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Town in British Columbia, Canada
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Smithers is an alpine town in the North Coast-Nechako region of British Columbia. With a population of 5,350 residents (2016), Smithers is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding wilderness.
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A collection of artifacts and archival materials which explores the social and technological development of the Bulkley Valley, including the Aboriginal communities and European settlers.
First-class ski slopes. In summer, there is horseback riding and hiking.
A good hike passing through beautiful scenery, with views of the Telkwa Mountains. Trail starts from the Hudson Bay Mountain ski area, and the end of the road.
Trailhead for both the Twin Falls and the Glacier Gulch trails.
The walk up to Twin Falls is a few hundred meters, mostly uphill. The trail is wide and well packed down. The viewing platform has been rebuilt after being wiped out by an avalanche in 2018. You can see three sets of waterfalls that all drain into the same waterway and end up in Lake Kathlyn below. A long and steep hike will take you to the toe of the glacier -- best suited to experienced hikers. In the winter you can hike to views of frozen waterfalls. Once it is frozen enough and you have enough snow you can hike up towards the falls, but you must be aware of what's above you as you are now in avalanche territory.
Climbs 1000 metres to the base of the Hudson Bay glacier. Offers views of the glacier, Hudson Bay Mountain, and the surrounding area.
Greek.
Ukrainian comfort food in a renovated space. Fresh homemade soups and sandwiches, and pie made by Louise.
Toast, sandwich, salad, soup and smoothies.
You can borrow free bikes, sporting equipment, board games and beach toys. Mediterranean restaurant, lounge, sports bar, free WiFi.
Full menu breakfast included with room, air conditioned, fridges in most rooms, cable TV, free high speed wireless internet, massage studio, fishing wader and ski storage room, free coffee and tea.
5 guestrooms plus a common kitchen with stove, refrigerator, oven and microwave and a common living/lounge area with satellite TV, DVD player, library and gas fireplace. Guest laundry and ski/sporting equipment storage area is also available. Sundeck and hot tub. Stays are available with or without breakfast.
All sorts of deli and meat.
Health and organic food store.
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