August 11, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
New Hazelton, Attractions
Hagwilget Suspension Bridge, located in Hazelton, is an astounding 262 feet (80 meters) above the water. It is a must see while you are visiting the Hazeltons! I hope none of you are afraid of heights because it is the only way one can get from New Hazelton to the Communities of Two Mile, Hazelton, and the Kispiox Valley. Make sure while you are visiting the Bridge that you get out and walk across, it is a great view of the Hagwilget Canyon and on a clear day it is an even better view of Mount Roche De Boule! The Bridge's height causes a dizzying-vertigo effect that even those without a fear of heights will most definately feel! Have no fear, even though this bridge has been around since 1931, Hagwilget Bridge is reguarly maintained and Loaded Logging trucks and Several School Buses full of students drive across everyday! After crossing the bridge you can continue walking the Eagle Down Trail and treat yourself to some more spectacular views of the river and surrounding mountains including the famous Seven Sisters! The Eagle Down Trail runs along HWY 62 and links New Hazelton and Hazelton together! Make sure you watch out for interpretive signs along the trail that will tell you stories about Hazelton's past and about the geological formations that you will see along the path. Stop by the Hazelton Area Visitor Information Centre in New Hazelton for more information and pictures of the Bridge, the wooden Bridges of the past, and of the Eagle Down Trail!
August 11, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
New Hazelton, Attractions
On August 1, 2009 the New Hazelton Skate Park committee, Locals, Visitors, Skate boarders and Bmxers from around northern BC and even the local MLA, and Mayors, gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Hazelton Skate Park. It turned out to be a great, hot, sunny day with tons of smiling faces and incredible tricks! There were tons of prizes, a pool party in the bowl, back flips and great music! I put together a brief video of some of the days bmxing and skate boarding highlights to share with you! Enjoy! And if the video inspires you to skate board or BMX in New Hazelton, stop by the Visitor's Centre and we’ll give you directions on how to get to the park!