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Shop Hopping on Main

by Jake Daly

With its alpine-themed charm and beautiful setting, the magic of Main Street comes alive through its eclectic collection of shops and the warmth of its merchants, who turn even a quick shopping trip into a memorable Smithers experience.

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Dog-Friendly Smithers BC

by Abby Cooper

With ample dog-friendly accommodations, patios and activities - no doubt about it, you and your pup will have a well-rounded vacation.

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Why smithers is the ultimate mountain bike basecamp

by Abby Cooper

It’s not just about the quantity of trails, it’s the quality of riding that is the real allure. I was lucky enough to sample the collection of decadent mountain bike trails a few years ago, and the aftertaste left an undeniable craving that must be satisfied annually.

Biking

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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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Portraits from the heart of Steelhead Paradise: Alex Bussman

by Jake Daly

There is something different about anglers...

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Hankin Evelyn on Salomon TV

by Jake Daly

It’s safe to say the secret is out about Hankin Evelyn, the first-of-it’s-kind ski touring area just North of Smithers, BC. Filmmaker and Salomon Athlete, Mike Douglas, shares some insight into the project and offers tips to visiting skiers...

Ski and Snowboard

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Witsuwit’en language keeper Dolly Alfred

by Joanne Campbell

Good natured and utterly persistent, Dolly Alfred is determined to keep the Witsuwit’en language alive. In addition to teaching words and phrases, Dolly uses her Facebook page to invite understanding of Witsuwit’en life-ways, not only to help preserve them but for us to step into them, if only for a moment.

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Smithereen Stories: Trailbuilder Tanner Elliott

by Abby Cooper

Resourceful, curious and dedicated to the art, local professional trailbuilder is curating good times and building community legacy.

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Steelhead Portrait: Melissa & Dave

by Jake Daly

One of the things that makes “Steelhead Paradise” so special is the diverse mix of people that call it home.

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Smithereen Stories: Made with Love

by Malcolm Johnson

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

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Smithereen Stories: Fishing and Beer

by Malcolm Johnson

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

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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".

Biking

The best view

comes after the hardest climb.

unplug

and breathe in.

Life is better

in the mountains.

STAY & GOLF Special

Par 72 Championship Golf Course

A good ol' rodeo

never hurt anyone...

Ski the POW!

first tracks, every time.

Get Good Natured

Top Things To Do

Smithers Silver Dollars 2024-2025

Biking

Hiking & Walking

Festivals, Fairs & Gatherings

Culture & History Tours

Eat & Drink

Arts & Music

Stroll Main Street

Fishing & Hunting

PROMOTIONS: Stay & Play

Lakes and River Fun

Skiing & Snowboarding

More Winter Fun

Ski & Stay Specials

Featured Events

Mother’s Day 5K and 10K Run / Walk!

Tour de Smithers Backroads Challenge

Smithers Pride Festival

Midsummer Music Festival

Tyhee Lake Triathlon

Artisan Studio Tour

Smithers Celebrity Golf Tournament

Bulkley Valley Exhibition & Fall Fair

Telkwa BBQ

Christmas in the Valley

Christmas Parade

Schnai Weekend at Hudson Bay Mountain

Getting to Smithers

Stories

Shop Hopping on Main

Dog-Friendly Smithers BC

Why smithers is the ultimate mountain bike basecamp

Hiking McCabe and Lyon Creek Trail

Portraits from the heart of Steelhead Paradise: Alex Bussman

Hankin Evelyn on Salomon TV

Witsuwit’en language keeper Dolly Alfred

Smithereen Stories: Trailbuilder Tanner Elliott

Steelhead Portrait: Melissa & Dave

Smithereen Stories: Made with Love

Smithereen Stories: Fishing and Beer

Mountain Biking via Train

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