Safely tucked away from the fast pace of city life, Smithers BC is surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Hudson Bay Mountain (Ski Smithers), the Bulkley River and Babine Mountain Range.

The lively town of approx. 6000 people is still treasured as a wilderness hideaway by its residents and surrounding community.Yet we have all the amenities and securities of civilization:

Medical:

• Bulkley Valley District Hospital
• Bulkley Valley Eye Care
• Bulkley Valley Out Patient Clinic
• Smithers Physiotherapy Center
• Driftwood Dental
• Massage therapists (barefoot Shiatsu, deep tissue, swedish massage, sports massage, reflexology, hot stone massage, aroma therapy....)

Banks:

• Royal Bank, Mainstreet, Smithers
• Bulkley Valley Credit Union, 1st Ave, Smithers
• CIBC, Mainstreet, Smithers
• Scotiabank, Highway 16, Smithers

Recreation:

• Tourism Smithers (www.tourismsmithers.com)
• Bulkley Valley Regional Swimming Pool (+ Gym, Sauna, Climbing Wall and Squash Courts)
• Fitness NorthWest Gym
• Bowling Alley
• Tennis facilities (6 courts)
• Ice and curling rink
• Tyhee Lake Provincial Park, beach and playground, great for swimming, canoeing, boatlaunch, water temp. in July and August 22 Celsius and more.
• Riverside Recreation Park, right on the Bulkley River with a large field for soccer and ball games, playground. Swimming in the River for experienced swimmers only!
• McBike Shop (www.mcbike.bc.ca)
• Valhalla Outfitters (www.valhallasmithers.com)

Services:

• Mackenzie Travel, mcachia@telus.net
• Uniglobe Priority Travel Services, www.uniglobeprioritytravel.com
• Northern Lights Tours (www.northernlightstours.com) for local tours and attractions
• Internet Cafe (www.localzone.ca)
• Smithers Public Library
• Elaine's Giftshop: opposite the Liquorstore in an old heritage building
• Heartstrings: Hiway 16
• Twigz, Mainstreet
• Along Mainstreet you will find several excellent outdoor equipment stores, clothing stores, boutiques and music stores
• Bulkley Valley Museum
• Smithers Art Gallery
• Real Estate (www.realestatesmithers.com)
• Ksan Historic Village, Hazelton (www.ksan.org)

Rentals:

• Cars: Thrifty Car Rental, Smithers Airport, Nancy Giddings 847 3332 or email: NancyGiddings@telus.net
• National Car Rental, Smithers Airport (250) 847 2216
  Oscars Source for Sports, Main St., Smithers http://www.hiway16.com/oscar/)

In order to be mobile we suggest for air and train travellers to rent a car.

Bikes,canoes,motorboats,
sleeping bags,tents,skis & outdoor equipment:

• McBike Shop, Mainstreet, Smithers (www.mcbike.bc.ca)
• Outdoor Essentials, Mainstreet, Smithers (www.bvoutdoors.com)
• Valhalla Outfitters, Mainstreet, Smithers (www.valhallasmithers.com)
• Winterland Ski Sports, Smithers (www.winterlandski.com)
• Along Main street there are numerous shops for clothing, outdoor equipment, souvenirs and an Internet cafe so you can stay in touch if you want.

Culturally Smithers is a jewel as well, the talent hidden in this valley is incredible, great voices, super musicians, dancers, performers, actors and painters - most of them from different parts of Canada having chosen Smithers as the place to live.

In Fast Facts you will find an events calendar, addresses and web pages to inform you on what’s happening in the Bulkley Valley.
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Logpile Lodge, 3105 McCabe Rd.
Smithers BC Canada VOJ 2N7

Phone: (250) 847 5152
Fax: (250) 847 5198

website: BC DesignWorks