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  Smithers, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Smithers is a town located in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, approximately halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert.
Smithers was founded in 1913 as the regional headquartes for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
The theme of the town of Smithers is alpine, which is drawn from the geography of the area.
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 Town of Smithers - Home
The Town of Smithers is situated in the Bulkley Valley of northern British Columbia along Yellowhead Highway 16 approximately half way between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George.
Smithers is a member municipality of the Bulkley Nechako Regional District.
Smithers is a town of 5,414 people and is considered to be a regional service centre for the entire Bulkley Valley and, as such, offers a greater variety of amenities than other towns similar to its size.
www.town.smithers.bc.ca   (474 words)

  
 About Smithers, British Columbia: Stats, History, First Nations
The Town of Smithers is situated in the Bulkley Valley of northwestern British Columbia directly on the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway (Route 16), approximately half way between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George.
From its position in the Bulkley Valley, Smithers is set against the backdrop of the Hudson Bay Mountain to the west and the Babine Mountain range to the east.
Situated in northwestern British Columbia 370 km (222 miles) west of Prince George; and, 350 km (218 miles) east of Prince Rupert on the Pacific Ocean.
www.tourismsmithers.com /html/about.htm   (1098 words)

  
 Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
Location: Smithers is located on the Yellowhead Highway 16 in the Bulkley Valley of Northwest British Columbia, between Prince George in the interior (232 miles/371 km) and Prince Rupert on the west coast (220 miles/350 km).
Smithers is also an excellent base for day trips to the Hazeltons, which are well worth a visit.
Immediately south of Smithers at the confluence of the Telkwa and Bulkley Rivers is the friendly community of Telkwa, known as the village Where the Rivers Meet.
www.smithersbc.com   (1358 words)

  
 Smithers,BC, Canada - near Alaska, Cassiar
Smithers a town of 6000 people is set at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain and is surrounded by mountains, which providing the backdrop for the downtown alpine theme.
Smithers is located on Highway 16 which offers many ways to come to this beautiful town in the heart of northern British Columbia.
Smithers are in a very good position with only a little bit rain in the summer and with average rain in the spring and fall.
www.fishtourcanada.bc.ca /html/smithers.shtml   (784 words)

  
 Smithers, British Columbia. Hotels & Motels. Book accommodations and reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Smithers is located in the heart of the Bulkley Valley.
Smithers also provides mountain lakes, rivers and waterfalls for the adventurous to experience and explore.
Smithers also boasts a colourful history; once the divisional headquarters of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, the era can be relived at the Bulkley Valley Museum.
www.bctravelbuys.com /hotels/ca-bc-smithers.html   (375 words)

  
 Giant UFO Moves Over Vehicle In British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Once they had their day outing the ladies left Smithers at approx: 8:45 PM Friday night, February 1, 2002 on their way home to Houston, B.C. It was a dark and overcast night as they traveled the 45 minutes back to Houston on highway #16 heading east.
Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, September 2001 - A woman who runs a cafe at the (deleted by HBCC) mentioned to me that she witnessed a bright glowing white object about five months ago which shot across the sky, came to a complete stop, and then disappeared up and out of sight.
Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, August 2001 - A security officer, person who checks out (deleted by HBCC) told me her friends had witnessed a multi colored object hovering for a few seconds in the Smithers area, and shot off very quickly.
www.virtuallystrange.net /ufo/updates/2002/feb/m17-004.shtml   (2357 words)

  
 TOURISM SMITHERS - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Nov 1 Smithers area folk duo nominated as "Young Performer of the Year" Smithers area folk duo of Katie Savage and Lisa Conway, aka "the Tubeless Girls", have been nominate...
In the heart of the Bulkley Valley, Smithers rests at the foot of Hudson Bay Mountain, which rises dramatically to a height of 8,700’, forming a spectacular backdrop for the community.
Smithers is your gateway to some of British Columbia’s most remote wilderness parks – including the new Babine Mountain Provincial Park - where wildlife, including grizzly bear and mountain goat thrive and where alpine vistas will take your breath away.
www.tourismsmithers.com   (530 words)

  
 Smithers - Travel British Columbia, BCLCA
In 1967, Smithers moved from the status of village to an incorporated town.
The Town’s location is positioned with excellent road (the Yellowhead Highway 16), rail (Canadian National) and air (Smithers Airport) connections to the rest of the province of British Columbia.
Smithers sees the northern lights winter and summer– but winter is best, anytime from October through March, when the dark skies show off the colours.
www.travel-british-columbia.com /Northern_British_Columbia/smithers.aspx   (2303 words)

  
 Smithers - Travel British Columbia, BCLCA
Besides a number of private and municipal facilities, one of British Columbia’s famed Provincial Parks— Tyhee Lake Provincial Park— is available to you.
Smithers is also home to great instructors in the paddlesports– canoeing, kayaking and rafting– if you want to develop or improve your skills.
Smithers is surrounded by mountains and hundreds of miles of untracked snow!
travel-british-columbia.com /Northern_British_Columbia/smithers.aspx   (2303 words)

  
 Ski & Ride Smithers | Northern BC Ski Resort | BC Powder Skiing Destination   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Ski and Ride Smithers is proud and excited to announce that we will be opening on November 17, 2006.
This opening day will not only be one of the earliest in history for Ski and Ride Smithers but will hopefully make us the first ski hill to be open in BC for the 2006/2007 winter season.
With a total snowfall of over 100 cm to date Ski and Ride Smithers currently has the largest natural snowbase in Canada and is looking forward to having a record season.
www.skismithers.com   (259 words)

  
 Getting to Smithers, BC - Suskwa Adventure Outfitters
Smithers, B.C. Smithers is a charming alpine town, and a natural destination for those with an appetite for adventure.
By Car: Smithers is on Yellowhead Highway 16 approximately half way between Prince George, B.C. and Prince Rupert, B.C. Check with the Highways Ministry for a current road report.
Nestled in the Bulkley River Valley between beautiful mountains, Smithers, with it's attractive Swiss alpine theme, is the hub for a wide range of recreational opportunities.
www.suskwa.bc.ca /smithers.html   (446 words)

  
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The total length of time the Canfor employees watched the object was close to 30 seconds and according to the fellows, dropping in altitude heading towards Tweedsmuir Park in a southwesterly direction.
The officer said he was not aware of anything going on, but went on to say he has a friend, a Captain in the Rangers and they were planning an exercise for around the end of this month (August).
My visit to the RCMP detachment in Smithers B.C. After I did an interview with the witness and I went to Smithers, I stopped into the Smithers RCMP detachment to enquire about the sighting report which was reported to them.
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 Smithers British Columbia Canada recreation family vacation travel tourism attractions
Smithers lies at the bottom of Hudson Bay Mountain which elevates to a dramatic height of 8,700’ setting a spectacular atmosphere in the community.
Smithers host some of British Columbia’s most remote wilderness parks offering wildlife excursions.
A natural playground filled with lakes and rivers which are great for paddling, swimming and fishing; mountains reaching for the sky and extending out in all directions with awe-inspiring scenery that will leave you breathless.
www.recreationsmithers.com   (154 words)

  
 Smithers, British Columbia
Smithers is located half way between Prince Rupert and Prince George, at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain in northern British Columbia, Canada.
Smithers is recognized for its incredible snowmobiling areas.
The Smithers Community Forest includes a popular interpretive nature trail that winds through a variety of ecological habitats, and the Pine Creek Cross-country Ski trails.
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Location information - Gordon's farm: (Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada) - The witness owns 160 acres of farming land, treed with Spruce, Aspen and Pine in areas, with a good number of acres in Hay fields.
The next largest town is Smithers which is approx: 15 miles west from Telkwa, B.C. and has an airport for the surrounding areas.
I received a telephone call today (July 30, 2002) from a reporter (Nicole Fitzgerald) at the Smithers Interior Newspaper, Smithers, British Columbia asking if I had received a sighting reports from any of the residents from the Telkwa, B.C. area.
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 Smithers, British Columbia
The fossil formations at Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park are a haven for the rock hound.
If you are planning to travel to British Columbia, or you've already been here, our DVDs are the ultimate way to start your dream … and to relive your memories.
Access: Smithers is serviced by commercial air and bus service as well as being on the VIA Rail Line.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/north/cities/smithers.htm   (816 words)

  
 Hobson House for sale in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
Smithers is made up of a diverse cross-section of people and professions, with many choosing to live here because of the unique beauty and lifestyle the area offers.
Located at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain, surrounded by three mountain ranges and with the Bulkley River flowing by, Smithers is a very beautiful place to call home.
Offering a wide range of world-class opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, be it hiking, skiing or fishing, whatever the season, Smithers lets you enjoy and be a part of the great outdoors.
www.suskwa.bc.ca /hobson/smithers_info.htm   (118 words)

  
 Smithersrealty.com
SMITHERS is located in the heart of the Bulkley Valley midway between Prince George and Prince Rupert on Highway 16 in northern British Columbia.
Smithers is surrounded by the rugged beauty of Hudson Bay Mountain and Babine Mountain ranges.
Whether fishing, hunting, hiking, biking,skiing, horseback riding or sightseeing, Smithers offers an abundance of activities guaranteed to spark the interest of the romantic and adventurer in us all.
www.smithersrealty.com   (179 words)

  
 Tourism BC | Smithers
Smithers (population: 5,414) is located in Northern BC's fertile Bulkley Valley, midway between Prince Rupert and Prince George on Highway 16.
The town lies at the foot of 2,589-m (8,494-ft) Hudson Bay Mountain, in the traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en first Nations (People of the Lower Hills).
A town for all seasons, Smithers makes a good base for outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing (appropriate license(s) required) as well as skiing and snowmobiling.
www.hellobc.com /en-CA/RegionsCities/Smithers.htm   (173 words)

  
 HBCCUFO: Smithers, British Columbia - 02-01-01   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Investigators Note: I received this report March, 24, 2002 which may be a confirmation to the February 1, 2002 sighting in which three ladies witnessed a large boomerang shaped object 3 kilometers east of Telkwa.
Today, Sunday, March 24, 2002 I received a telephone call from a gentleman who lives in Smithers, British Columbia who had read an article in the Smithers Interior Newspaper about some of the sightings which have taken place from Kitimat, B.C. right through to Prince George.
I also asked about the weather conditions at the time of his sighting, and he said it was overcast as did the three witnesses for the Telkwa sighting the same night.
www.virtuallystrange.net /ufo/updates/2002/mar/m27-001.shtml   (704 words)

  
 SkiCentral - Lodging - British Columbia
Peaceful retreat in the heart of the Mountain Parks near Golden, British Columbia.
Located at Fernie Alpine Resort in the Elk Valley of the southern Rocky Mountains of British Columbia.
Fernie Mountain Lodge in the heart of the East Kootenays, British Columbia.
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 Smithers, British Columbia Bed and Breakfast - Smithers B&B from Pamela Lanier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Smithers, British Columbia Bed and Breakfast - Smithers B&B from Pamela Lanier
Search our database of Smithers B&Bs and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Smithers, British Columbia.
Travel Author, Pamela Lanier, is a recognized travel expert, personally committed to supporting the bed and breakfast lodging industry.
www.lanierbb.com /smithers-british-columbia-bed-breakfast.html   (113 words)

  
 Smithers Bed and Breakfast, Smithers accommodations B&B
We're located in Smithers, nestled in the heart of Bulkley Valley in Northern British Columbia.
Your hosts are experts on the Smithers area and would be pleased to assist with your local sightseeing and exploring to ensure you have the best vacation possible.
It is no wonder that Smithers is referred to as "Little Switzerland".
www.bedsandbreakfasts.ca /smithers-bed-breakfast.htm   (222 words)

  
 Smithers Golf and Country Club in Smithers, British Columbia Presented by Golf Guide
Smithers Golf and Country Club in Smithers, British Columbia Presented by Golf Guide
Smithers Golf and Country Club is a semi-private 18 hole facility located in Smithers, BC.
One of northern B.C.'s finest golf courses, Smithers Golf and Country Club benefits both from its truly spectacular setting and its enthusiastic membership who are dedicated to making the club as good as it can be.
www.golfguide.ca /directory_specific.asp?course=4103   (233 words)

  
 BC Parks - Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park, Smithers, British Columbia
Fossil specimens from Driftwood Canyon are on display at the Bulkley Valley Museum in Smithers.
Information on the fossil beds is posted on interpretive panels at the parking area and at an elevated viewing platform overlooking a cliff face.
Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park is located on Driftwood Creek Road, on the Fraser Plateau in Northwest British Columbia, 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Smithers and Highway 16.
www.britishcolumbia.com /parks/?id=618   (354 words)

  
 British Columbia Smithers
Enjoy the 20-minute walk from the parking lot to the misty base of the falls, or challenge yourself with a steep three-hour hike to the top for a great view of the gulch.
Smithers is located on Highway 35, 371 km (233 mi.) northwest of Prince George.
Ferries also sails from Alaska, Vancouver Island, and the Queen Charlotte Islands to Prince Rupert, 353 km (221 mi.) southwest of Smithers on Highway 16.
travel.bc.ca /cities/smithers   (288 words)

  
 British Columbia Smithers Resorts Guide - plan your vacations in British Columbia Smithers Resorts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tukii Lodge is located at Smithers Landing, 45 miles north of Smithers, BC on Babine Lake.
BC's premier fly-in resort is on an isolated 215 acre holding in the midst of the immense Hakai Pass Recreation Park.
The lodge for Steelhead Valhalla's operation is located on the north bank of the Sustut River five miles upstream from the Sustut's confluence with the Skeena River, and consists of a log lodge, five cozy log sleeping cabins and a washhouse complete with showers, sinks and indoor toilets.
www.britishcolumbia-hotels.com /britishcolumbia/resorts/smithers/hotels.htm   (969 words)

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