Tourism Smithers

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You may want to rent a vehicle, travel by bus or take a taxi. If you choose the "Cruise and Drive" aboard BC Ferries or Alaska Marine Service, you're in for a wonderful treat. After disembarking at Prince Rupert, follow Route 16 East along the mighty Skeena River where you may get a glimpse of seals or eagles feeding on salmon. After visiting the City of Terrace (population 18, 000), prepare yourself for breathtaking panoramas.  Look for the fabled "Seven Sisters" near Cedarvale.  Next, the Hazelton's - home of K'san, a world-renowned first nations site, including totem poles, museum, carving house and much more.  Moricetown - home to the Wet'suwet'en First Nation is situated alongside the Bulkley River. As you drive through the Hazleton mountains enroute to Smithers. . Soon, you'll be in Moricetown, a Wet'suwet'en village. Here, the Bulkley River-rushing on its way to meet the might Skeena at Hazleton-- smashes through a narrow gorge where Wet’suwet’en fishermen strain under the weight of 70 lb salmon. You can find road distances TO and FROM Smithers at Expedia's web site.

Smithers is also on the "main line" of Canadian National Railway (CN) and is served by Via Rail. Passenger service is three times per week from the East and West.  Aboard the train, you'll be treated to some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in world.  The ‘Skeena’ train runs alongside the river from which it takes its name, through glacier capped Coast Mountains. As you twist and turn through the ever-changing landscape, you might see moose, deer and black bear near the rail line, curious about your passing.

 

 

Smithers Olympic Torch Relay Event

Day 93 of the Olympic Torch Relay saw a massive event in Smithers, coinciding with the ‘Spirit of the Mountains’ winter festival antics on Main Street.

 

Live Entertainment

From our annual Fall Fair & Rodeo to two-time Juno award-winning musician Alex Cuba, Midsummer Music Festival and the Creative Roots dance group, Smithers will keep you entertained.

 

Outdoors in the Summer

The activities are limitless! Hiking, biking, boating, swimming, fishing, horseback riding… or just relaxing in view of the mountains.

 

Winter in the Mountains

Winter in the Smithers area is the most beautiful season of all, with lots to do for everyone.

 

Food and Drink

A quick bite or a fine-dining soiree, cold beer on tap or a parlor-style ice cream cone. There’s a lot of choice in Smithers.

 

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