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Imagine ... a mountain goat standing on the side of the mountain - where there's nothing to stand on; a grizzly bear swiping salmon from roaring rapids; a bald eagle soaring overhead; the call of the loon...the sights and sounds of wildlife surround Smithers. From the antics of the river otter, to majesty of the bull moose - the sighting of a wild animal thrills us all. When you come to Smithers - experience the wild side of life!

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• Alpine Lakes Air

  Alpine Lakes Air, your first choice for float plane charters. Plan your Northwestern BC Adventure or flightseeing tour with us. 

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• Babine Lake

  The largest natural freshwater lake in BC, home to several Provincial Park Campgrounds. Access from Smithers is approximately 65 km via an all-weather gravel and paved road.

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• Call Lake

  A small parcel of forested and non-forested wetlands.

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• Chapman Lake

  Medium size lake, 37.5 km from Smithers. Boat launch and camping. Rainbow, cutthroat & Char (lake trout) available.

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• Harold Price - Meadows Bulkley/Cassiar Recreation Site

  A public shelter managed cooperatively with the Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club. Allows overnight stays of short duration. Opportunities to explore Goat Mountian and Harold Price Meadows. Skiing, hiking and horseback riding are the principal means of accessing shelter.

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• Hudson Bay Mountain

  Hike to the Prairie, Crater Lake and the South Peak of Hudson Bay Mountain, adjacent to Ski Smithers.

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• Hudson Bay Mountain Trails

  There are several great Hudson Bay Mountain Trails.

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• Jonas Creek - Bulkley/Cassiar Recreation Site

  Open site at confluence of Jonas Creek and the Telkwa River.

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• McCabe Trail

  McCabe Trail is one of the easier trails within the Babine Mountains Provincial Park. It's very suitable for children and novice hikers.

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• McDowel Lake

  Thousands of acres of undeveloped crown land for nature lovers who like to walk, bike, canoe, swim, ski snowshoe, and look for wildlife.

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• Moricetown Canyon

  First Nations people gaff and net salmon using traditonal methods at this fierce canyon on the Bulkley River (40 km west of Smithers).

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• Morin Lake - Bulkley/Cassiar Forest Recreation Site

  Small, forested site adjacent to a small lake (with small fish). Wildlife and waterfowl viewing; canoeing opportunities. Poplular for family use.

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• Nanika Kidprice

  Part of the expansive Babine Lake water system, Nilkitwa supports Rainbow Trout up to 14 pounds, Cutthroat Trout up to 2 pounds and Lake Char up to 25 pounds.

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• Silverking Basin Trail

  Babine Mountains Provincial Park: less than 30 minutes travel time to trailhead; trail departs Driftwood Creek Road at Sunny Point; easy grade; Joe L'Orsa Cabin

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• Starvation Lake - Bulkley/Cassiar Recreation Site

  A small, remote, user maintained site. Minimal facilities. Used primarily by hunters. Lake provides opportunities for boating and fishing. Rough access road.

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• Taltzen Lake - Bulkley/Cassiar Forest Recreation Site

  A small, grassy site in a very attractive setting. Beaver lodges and waterfowl can be seen on the lake.

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• Torkelson Lake - Bulkley/Cassiar Forest Recreation Site

  Medium size, open site with heavy herbaceous vegitation. Canoeing, small boats, fishing and wildlife viewing. Access road too soft for motor home use.

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