June 10, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Terrace, Sightseeing Tours
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Yesterday, my fellow employees and I had the pleasure of taking a tour with Split Mountain Adventures around the Terrace area and then over to the Kitselas Canyon.
We met the two tour guides at Terrace's historical George Little House, the original house of the George Little, the founder of Terrace, which is now the local train station. The guides were very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about the Terrace area, with many interesting stories about the begginning of the community. They took us to a look out of the Skeena River showing the places the old ferry boats used to travel down.
We then travelled the Kitselas Canyon and you can read all about our experience there on 'Daniel at Kermodei Tourism' 's blog from yesterday. I throughly recommend taking this tour when you're in the Terrace area for a facinating trip full of history, culture and adventure.
June 02, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Terrace, Sightseeing Tours
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Hi all! For myself, the perfect day always encorporates a connection with mother nature. In Terrace BC, this is easily accomplished with the numorous forests trails, river banks, and wildlife surrounding the entire town.
One of my personal favorite "green" escapes is the Ferry Island campsite and walking trail. Located only a five minute drive from the city centre off of Hwy 16, Ferry Island allows an escape from a busy day at the office. Come and enjoy thirty minutes of fresh air and bird calling while stretching your legs walking around the trail.
Equipped for overnight camping, washroom facilities, "off the leash" dog walking section and beautiful picnic spots overlooking the Skeena River, the Ferry Island trail is an appreciated local gem. I have walked the loop since I was young and still find enjoyment searching out the carved faces in the trees and identifying bird species in the canopy. Last summer I was lucky enough to spot a beaver swimming down the Skeena river next to the trail!
I always feel refreshed and awakened after enjoying time at Ferry Island and therefore I challenge all Terrace locals and visitors passing through to walk the loop this summer!