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Telegraph Creek. Terrace. Topley. Tumbler Ridge. Northern BC. In Northern British Columbia, you will find an elusive and stimulating blend of old and new. The region is an artist's inspirational haven rich in history and breathtaking beauty.
Larger than California, Northern British Columbia extends up to the Yukon/Alaska border with sweeping glaciated valleys, volcanic rock formations, towering mountain ranges and mist-shrouded coast.
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Sep 22, 2023 · Northern BC is a land of unending forested and alpine wilderness landscapes inhabited by grizzlies, the ultimate outdoor playground. Shutterstock. Late fall in the mountains around Stewart-Cassiar Highway 37 in Northern British Columbia.
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53.916944-122.7494441 Prince George— the largest city in the northern BC, and its business and government centre, but not one of its tourist centres53.254722-132.10252 Daajing Giids-Skidegate— neighbouring villages on Haida Gwaii, with Daajing Giids (formerly named Queen Charlotte) being the main service centre and Skidegate being the ferry co...55.760556-120.2355563 Dawson Creek — Mile zero on the Alaska Highway, it has a number of murals that depict aspects of building the Alaska Highway58.8059-122.6964 Fort Nelson— A resources town (forestry, oil and gas) and last "major" centre before the Yukon59.69667-135.238181 Chilkoot Trail − a historic first nations and Klondike Gold Rush trail between Alaskaand British Columbia operated by the United States' and Canada's national park agencies52.3892-131.4712 Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve− Gwaii Haanas protects an archipelago of 138 islands, the largest being Moresby Island and the southernmost being Kunghit Island.59.1667-126.0173 Muncho Lake Provincial Park— Hiking, fishing, camping and some pretty scenery in the Northern Rockies, and close to Laird River Hot Springs.53.84-131.94 Naikoon Provincial Park− a wilderness area with a lush rainforest and sandy beaches, and historic Haida villages.Northern British Columbia is a vast area, most of it undeveloped. Most settlements are along the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) or the Peace River area. Much of the land is forested and mountainous, although the Peace River Country is flatter and an the upstream extension of the Peace River in neighbouring Alberta.
By car
1. Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) connects the region with the Alberta Rockies, enabling travel west from Edmonton via Jasper. 2. Highway 37 (Stewart-Cassiar Highway) connects the region with the Alaska Highway near Watson Lake, Yukon. 3. Highway 97 connects the region with rest of British Columbia from the south. The portion of the highway north of Dawson Creek is known as the Alaska Highway, connecting Alaska via the Yukonto the area. 4. Highway 43 (in Alberta) / Highway 2 (in British Colu...
By bus
1. Ebus, toll-free: +1-877-769-3287. Bus service three days per week per direction between Kamloops and Prince George with stops in Savona, Cache Creek, Clinton, 70 Mile House, 100 Mile House, Lac La Hache, Williams Lake, Quesnel, and Hixon.(updated Jan 2023) 1. BC Bus North, ☏ +1-844-564-7494. Provides twice per week bus service between Prince George and Valemount with a stops in McBride and Tete Jaune Cache.(updated Mar 2022) 2. Cold Shot, ☏ +1 587-557-7719, support@coldshot.ca. Bus service...
By train
1. VIA Rail Canada, toll-free: +1-888-842-7245. Operates a route between Jasper and Prince Rupert with stops in McBride, Prince George, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Houston, Smithers, New Hazelton, Kitwanga, and Terrace. The train travels during the daytime, taking two days in each direction. There is an overnight stop in Prince George, where passengers will need to book sleeping accommodations.(updated Apr 2022) The route is sometimes referred to by its old name, The Skeena. The train makes three...
By boat
1. BC Ferries, toll-free: +1-888-223-3779. Operates ferries around coastal British Columbia.(updated Aug 2022) Routes within Northern British Columbia include: 1.1. Vehicle ferry between the Prince Rupert on the mainland and Graham Island (Skidegate) on Haida Gwaii(7 to 8 hours crossing). 1.2. Vehicle ferry within Haida Gwaii between Graham Island (Skidegate) and Moresby Island (Alliford Bay) near Sandspit(20 minutes crossing).. 2. Inland Ferries. Operated under contract for British Columbia'...
By bus
1. BC Bus North, ☏ +1-844-564-7494. Provides twice per week bus service on the following routes within Northern British Columbia:.(updated Mar 2022) 1.1. Between Prince George and Fort St. John with stops in Mackenzie, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, and Taylor. There is also a weekly trip between Dawson Creek and Fort Nelsonincluding a stop in Fort St. John, allowing passengers to travel between Prince George and Fort Nelson over two consecutive days. 1.2. Between Prince George and Prince Rupert wit...
By public transit
1. BC Transit operates bus routes within communities such as Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Smithers, and Terrace. Bus services also connect cities several days per week between the following communities: 1.1. Terrace and New Hazelton(Hazeltons Transit System) 1.2. New Hazelton and Smithers(Hazeltons Transit System) 1.3. Smithers and Burns Lake (Bulkley-Nechako Transit System) 1.4. Burns Lake and Prince George via Vanderhoof(Bulkley-Nechako Transit System)
Northern British Columbia has plenty of wilderness with natural features and wildlife, as well as numerous historical destinations. Totem poles can be found in the western portions of the region and are important cultural monuments for the region's Indigenous peoples.
There at least half a dozen provincial parksscattered through the region that offer opportunities for camping, fishing, more hiking, canoeing, wildlife and bird watching, and being along in the wilderness. Most towns have trailsfor hiking, horse-riding, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and/or snowmobiling. There are plenty of freshwater and sa...
Northern British Columbia is sparsely populated. If you are driving, ensure that you have enough fuel in your car for your journey, a spare tire, and emergency equipment as it assistance may be far away and take a long time to get to you. See Dangerous animals#Bearsfor information on safety in bear country.
Jan 26, 2020 · The beautiful province of British Columbia offers an extensive amount of activities, sites, and landscapes to enjoy throughout the year. While the southern part of the province boasts the more urban areas, the northern area of British Columbia lets visitors enjoy a variety of historical, natural and cultural sites and more remote regions.
Aug 26, 2019 · Bring open ears, an open mind, and your outdoor gear. Once you converge with the landscape of The North, it’s easy to forget that life south of Smithers even exists. Northern British Columbia offers outdoor adventure and First Nations culture, including kayaking, hiking, fishing, and historical tours.
Canada, North America. Northern British Columbia is where you'll truly feel that you've crossed that ethereal border into some place different. Nowhere else are the rich cultures of Canada's indigenous people so keenly felt, from the Haida on Haida Gwaii to the Tsimshian on the mainland.
