July 28, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Kitimat, Attractions
Here you can see a video of Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park). I've travelled here many times before and I thought I'd share my experience with you all!
It was named the first provincial park within British Columbia. There was a lava spill estimated 250 years ago, rough and jagged lava remain at the site. Not only does it have a magnificant volcanic landscape but in addition rich native culture. With that being said the lava beds make it an incredible experience not to be forgotten.
July 27, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Kitimat, Parks
Here's a view of Heritage Park. Located outside the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre, Heritage Park is home to a variety of flags from all over the world which represent many of the different multicultural groups who reside in Kitimat. Visitors will also find benches, picnic tables, an information kiosk, covered gazebo, and our Spirit Bear that is decorated with First Nations artwork. It's a perfect area for an afternoon picnic or rest stop!
July 27, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Kitimat, Historic & Heritage Sites
Here's a short clip exploring the Kitamaat Village! The Kitamaat Village is home to today's Haisla population who represent a mix of coastal Tsimshian and Kwakiutl first nations. The village has lots to see and do and is open year round to visitors. Some of its attractions can be viewed in this video. In addition there are also two marinas, coastal exploration, canoe trips, wildlife viewing, fresh seafood restaurant and much more!
July 26, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Kitimat, Attractions
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A photo of my brother and I (also works for Tourism Kitimat) located at the giant spruce. The giant spruce is one of Kitimat’s main attractions. It is BC's largest registered Sitka Spruce tree, and although it is weathered it is still a living tree. The tree is protected by environmental law, but if it was cut down it could provide enough lumber to frame 9 average houses.
The tree itself is situated in a lush forest environment with thick greenery covering the area. Paths are setup to view the giant spruce, and other large Sitka spruces in the area which are just as awe inspiring as the Giant Spruce itself. Looking up at the trees, reaching high up into the sky, is a magnificent experience not to be missed while you are in Kitimat.
July 20, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Kitimat, Car / Truck / Motorcycle
I am a summer student at the Kitimat Visitor Center. An enthusiastic couple stopped by our visitor center here in Kitimat, BC. The video is just a clip of them promoting the town but they wanted to share their experience with you guys in a write up.
They have travelled around the Southern BC many of times and this was their first experience up in the Northern part. They said so far their experience has been amazing, and happy to say they will be back. They were in Prince Rupert yesterday and were telling us about their experience and how beautiful the drive was. They also went on and told us how they have traveled across Canada, more than once!
With their love to travel they were impressed with our information about our town that we provided for them. They used our internet to interact with their children, one of them being all the way in Uruguay modeling.
Not only did they gain knowledge from us but we gained some from them too. They told us about their area (Tsawwassen, BC) which sounds like a beautiful town!
Editor's Note: Learn more about Kitimat and Tswassassen.