Tourism Smithers

Ski the POW!

first tracks, every time.

HUDSON BAY MOUNTAIN / Mike Bednar
The best view

comes after the hardest climb.

SILVERKING BASIN / John Wellburn
A good ol' rodeo

never hurt anyone...

BV EXHIBITION / BV Fair: Thomas Camus
Life is better

in the mountains.

BABINE MOUNTAINS / Sandra Smith
unplug

and breathe in.

DENNIS LAKE / Grant Harder

Get Good Natured Smithers, BC

Get Good Natured

Top Things To Do

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Biking

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Skiing & Snowboarding

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Eat & Drink

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Stroll Main Street

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Culture & History Tours

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Hiking & Walking

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Arts & Music

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Lakes and River Fun

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Fishing & Hunting

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Festivals, Fairs & Gatherings

Featured Events

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April

Schnai Day at Hudson Bay Mountain

Get your craziest costume on and head up to Hudson Bay Mountain Resort to celebrate the last day of the ski season packed with crazy events, prizes and tons of fun.

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THIS YEAR Sept 10-11, 2021

Midsummer Music Festival

Three-day family music festival the 1st weekend in JULY

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July

Tyhee Lake Triathlon

The Tyhee Lake Triathlon is an annual event that takes place in Telkwa. It's a fun race with plenty of options for all ages skill levels — for those new to triathlon and for competitive racers as well.

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July 30-31, 2021

Artisan Studio Tour

A free self-guided tour to various artists’ homes and studios in both Telkwa and Smithers.

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Last weekend in August

Bulkley Valley Exhibition & Fall Fair

The Bulkley Valley Exhibition is an annual 4-day event featuring a rodeo, parade, live music and entertainment.

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September Long Weekend

Telkwa BBQ & Derby

This annual event has been a Telkwa tradition for over 100 years featuring a softball tournament, beef barbecue, demolition derby, horseshoe tournament and dance. Lots of great entertainment for the whole family.

Getting to Smithers

Stories

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A Winter’s Trail

by Malcolm Johnson

For cross-country skiers of all levels, Smithers offers some of the most scenic trails imaginable.

Ski and Snowboard

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Hiking McCabe and Lyon Creek Trail

by Paul Glover

Now part of Babine Mountains Provincial Park, the McCabe and Lyon Creek trails form a convenient loop and can be followed in either direction for a long day hike or some wilderness camping.

Hiking

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Made with Love

by Malcolm Johnson

For sourdough baker Meg Roberts, there’s no better place than the Bulkley Valley.

Food and Drink

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Smithers: Mountain Biking via Train

by Abby Cooper

Traveling by train to check out the mountain bike trails in northern BC, Abby Cooper discovers the wild glory of Smithers where it feels like "there are more trails than riders".

Mountain Bike

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Fishing and Beer

by Malcolm Johnson

Good livin’ in Smithers, according to Blaine Estby of Smithers Brewing Co.

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Balanced in Nature

by Malcolm Johnson

Smithers yoga teacher Yeva Glover shares a few of her local must-dos.

Yoga

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Country Chic for Small Town Streets

by Malcolm Johnson

Caroline Marko shares how quality over quantity makes Smithers a great place to be.

Shopping

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Insider Tips for Exploring Smithers in Winter

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Rebecca Bollwitt interviews Abby Cooper to discover what the must-do's for a Smithers winter adventure.

Smithers Life

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