July 27, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
New Hazelton, Historic & Heritage Sites
Kispiox Village, located about 18km north
of New Hazelton, is home to 15 totem poles ranging in age up to 160 years old.
The rushing water of the Skeena River provides an eerie song as one wanders
through the totem poles and curiously imagines the stories the crests on the
poles tell.
One cannot help but feel the history of the people who lived here
and treaded the same ground amongst the poles to admire the work of a carver
and the story of their history. In present day, one can lay one’s hands upon
the poles and touch the skilfully, thoughtfully, and passionately carved crests
that range up to 160 years of age.
It is an incredible feeling to be able to
tangibly touch a huge part of Canadian west coast heritage. Each pole in
Kispiox is diverse and a must see while you are visiting the Hazeltons!
July 27, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
New Hazelton, Art Galleries & Artists
10,000 tiny colourful salmon compose the
scales of 28 large salmon, which line the banks of the Skeena River in
Hazelton. The salmon were all uniquely decorated by students aged pre-school
to grade twelve from communities in northwest BC and are part of an art exhibit
that will be displayed until October of 2010.
The salmon serve to carry forth
the excitement generated last summer when Ali Howard swam the 610 kilometres of
the Skeena River that salmon journey every year. Ali’s swim united the
communities who live along the Skeena river and brought attention to and opened
dialogue about the salmon’s natural habitat and the threats the salmon face if
industrial development of the headwaters of the Skeena River progress.
The
colourful salmon display certainly ignites excitement in viewers and the
colourful display cannot be missed. Be sure to check out the salmon as you
venture through Hazelton this summer as they are only visiting us for a short
time before the continue their journey up river.
July 25, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
New Hazelton, Hiking
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On an overcast and slightly rainy June
afternoon my family and I headed for the canopied forest that Station Creek
Trail climbs through for a relief from the drizzling rain. Our 4.9 km hike led
us to an old packer’s cabin that’s old age is made evident as only three logs
remain from its original structure.
The trail winds through a peaceful forest
and the perfume of the mossy landscape permeated our noses as we trekked up
this steep trail. This trail is an excellent training route for eager
individuals as it ascends 600m in the first 4.9km. This trail also gives quick
easy access to the northern section of the Roche De Boule Mountain Range.
The
trail continues on past that packers cabin featured in the video for those who
are looking for a longer day hike. One can also access the route up Hagwilget
Peak by leaving Station Creek Trail at the 3.3km marker. Another route to take
is to continue on the trail to the alpine bowls on the upper reaches of Station
Creek. Station Creek Trail can be accessed from New Hazelton by leaving Highway
16 and turning south onto Laurier Street, turn east on 13th Avenue and south on
McBride Street. One can start walking here or continue driving up the gravel
road for a total distance of 800m. One can park near the blue gate. Watch for
Station Creek Trail signage as you continue up the gravel road by foot. The
trail leaves the road another kilometre past the gate. Happy Hiking!
Editor's Note: Learn more about hiking in New Hazelton here.