A linear park surrounds Smithers, providing 13 kilometres of gentle town and country walking. As you move a little further from town, there is terrain to suit everyone. The Hudson Bay Mountain ski area provides easy access to the alpine for hiking during the summer - and wildflowers splash colour across the meadows, so don't forget your camera. If you want to hike for a day or a week - the Babine Mountain Provincial Park has peaks to climb, valleys to cross, and tales of history to be uncovered. Information on trails - is available through the Visitor Info Centre or the Bulkley Valley Backpackers. A great resources is the locally written “trails to Timberline” by Einar Blix.
Map of Smithers Community Forest Trail
Map of Smithers Community Forest Trail North
Bike & Hike Trails, Northeast Slope of Hudson Bay Mountain South
Bike & Hike Trails, Northeast Slope of Hudson Bay Mountain North
Aldrich, Dennis, & McDonell Lakes These three lakes form a chain each connecting down the Zymoetz (Copper) river, and are accessible via hiking trails and boats passages through the lake and slower moving river regions.
DetailsAlpine Lakes Air, your first choice for float plane charters. Plan your Northwestern BC Adventure or flightseeing tour with us.
DetailsThe largest natural freshwater lake in BC, home to several Provincial Park Campgrounds. Access from Smithers is approximately 65 km via an all-weather gravel and paved road.
DetailsBabine Mountains Provincial Park offers unique and beautiful hiking opportunities minutes from downtown Smithers.
DetailsThese three, with Doris Lake, create a chain of lakes excellent for exploration and recreation.
DetailsExperience the Bulkley Valley like you've never seen it before with Jet Boat Tours, Outdoor Adventures such as tubing on local lakes, and Heli Hiking through Alpine Meadow behind Hudson Bay Mountain.
Details10 kms of maintained trails suitable for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. These trails are not maintained. There is a warming cabin at the parking lot.
DetailsWe offer three-week, serious, high altitude expeditions in the arctic environment of Kluane Park, three-day summer hikes through mountain meadows and everything in between! Beginners welcome! Your mountain guide Christoph Dietzfelbinger is certified by the ACMG /UIAGM. He has many years of expereince in the high mountains of Europe and North America. Join him for an unforgettable mountain experience.
DetailsEnjoy more that 12 kms of groomed trails with access to backcountry skiing. The Canyon Creek trails are maintained by volunteers. Find the trails at km 21 on the Babine Lake Road.
DetailsCronin Creek Trail is a good access point for those looking for more rugged areas of the Babine Mountain Provincial Park
DetailsA small, forested site with an excellent view of Hudson Bay and Hazelton ranges. Parking accomodates only smaller vehichles. Tenting pads but no RV sites.
DetailsThe Fossil Beds contain plants, animals and insects that inhabited this area over 50 million years ago.
DetailsA public shelter managed cooperatively with the Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club. Allows overnight stays of short duration. Opportunities to explore Goat Mountian and Harold Price Meadows. Skiing, hiking and horseback riding are the principal means of accessing shelter.
DetailsHike to the Prairie, Crater Lake and the South Peak of Hudson Bay Mountain, adjacent to Ski Smithers.
DetailsYour powder destination!! Hudson Bay Mountain Resort is a skiers and boarders' paradise.
DetailsKitseguecla Lake, This high elevation lake has excellent scenery, fishing and camping within a short distance
DetailsFrom Malkow Lookout, you have a lofty, 360 degree view of the valley. This is a climb suitable for young children and those unable to hike more rugged areas. Take a lunch with you as there is a picnic table provided.
DetailsMcCabe Trail is one of the easier trails within the Babine Mountains Provincial Park. It's very suitable for children and novice hikers.
DetailsThousands of acres of undeveloped crown land for nature lovers who like to walk, bike, canoe, swim, ski snowshoe, and look for wildlife.
DetailsMorice River is situated South of Houston and is an excellent river for summer recreation. It is a world class Steelhead river.
DetailsFirst Nations people gaff and net salmon using traditonal methods at this fierce canyon on the Bulkley River (40 km west of Smithers).
DetailsYour source for fishing, hiking, camping and exploring. At Oscar's Source for Adventure, you will find the best gear and the best advice for the outdoor enthusiast.
DetailsWe offer you the best selection of outdoor and hunting equipment and clothing in the Bulkley Valley since 2000.
DetailsBabine Mountains Provincial Park: less than 30 minutes travel time to trailhead; trail departs Driftwood Creek Road at Sunny Point; easy grade; Joe L'Orsa Cabin
DetailsHorseback, fly fish, hike, canoe, hunt and photograph wildlife in a natural pristine landscape. Winter ski trips and aurora borealis viewing. Bushplane access only.
DetailsTwin Falls/Glacier Gulch is blessed with two glistening waterfalls cascading 550 feet down its rocky face. Five thousand feet above you can still see the receding glacier. There are some picnic tables here where you can rest and enjoy the surroundings.
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