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Fort Nelson to Laird Hotsprings

May 17, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Fort Nelson, View Points

 Along the 2.5 hour drive northwest of Fort Nelson my family and I saw some beautiful scenery. We wound our way up the Steamboat Mountain to see breath taking mountain ranges and the Muskwa River way below. Then we drove further to the highest lake along the Alaska Hwy. – Summit Lake. It was beautiful and cold with some snow on the mountain tops. There were tons of mountain sheep climbing around on cliffs right beside the road and they were on the road too licking salt. Finally we came down off of the high mountain roads to Toad River town, we saw some elk and moose down near the town. Past there we wound our way along a very twisty part of the highway, right beside the Racing River. About an hour after Toad River we were at Muncho Lake. We got to stop at the Double G services and eat lunch at the bakery. It was a nice friendly place with really good home cooked food .  .  . I ate way too much! Then we poked around the area. We hiked up some of the old washes from the flood of ‘74. It was really easy walking and we got to see the awing effects of Mother Nature. There was so much debris that had been washed down to the lake and the amount of rock that made up the wash was dumb founding. Then we drove just past the north end of the lake and on the left side of the road we saw there was sheep licks that we could walk too. There was a nice gravel parking lot with a great view of the mountains. We walked down the short trail to see the salt saturated ground that the animals in the area come to get salt. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see any wildlife but it was interesting to see none- the- less. After that we drove on to the Laird Hotsprings. The road was so hilly and I couldn’t believe that the mountains were still so beautiful. Slowly we wound our way down to cross the Laird River then up onto an old terrace on the other side. On our right was the Laird Hotsprings Lodge which we stayed the night at. And the hotsprings was on the left. So we walked over through the campsite and down the boardwalks over really swampy ground. After a 5 minute walk we could see the hotsprings. It was getting cool out so the warm water was very nice!! I am too much of a wimp so I stayed in the lowest pool because it was cool. But my family went into the upper pools because they were way warmer. It was too cool walking around the lowest pool and there was willow trees and others leaning in over the pool.

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Posted by VIC Gals, Dawson Creek at 04:49 PM

Fort Nelson Heritage Days

February 18, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Fort Nelson, Festivals & Events

Fort Nelson's Heritage Days are a fantastic way to experience Fort Nelson's History in a beautiful wintery wonderland.

Last year, the museum opened up for FREE, for locals and tourists to wander and experience the high quality displays and enormous collection of the Fort Nelson Museum.  Marl Brown, curator of the museum, is always seen chatting with guests, starting up old engines, and even riding his crazy bike which steers with both wheels.

Visitors experienced fresh baked bannock at the Trapper's Cabin, live music with local musicians playing both historical favorites and some new songs, and the hospitality and vibrancy of small town citizens.

If you are traveling the Alaska Highway this year at the end of February, I would encourage you to come - I'm sure it will be even better than last year!  The Fort Nelson Historical Society are the ones to contact for more info!

Hope to see you there!

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Posted by Tyler, Fort Nelson at 11:13 AM

Rendezvous Days

February 14, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Fort Nelson, Festivals & Events

 I attended Fort Nelson Trappers Rendezvous last year for the first time.  What a fantastic authentic northern experience!  A huge "snowdium" was great for the kids, while an ice sculpturing contest captivated locals and visitors alike.  I was able to take in many breakfasts, dinners, and theme nights at local businesses, restaurants, and pubs, as well as participate in a myriad of contests and competitions - including an "anter toss", a hairy leg contest, and a variety night.

Many business owners dressed up for the event, and dressed up many times as it occured from mid-week and extended over the weekend.

I would recommend this festival for those seeking an authentic local experience, in an off-season time when you can see what really makes Fort Nelson tick!

Enjoy, and hope to see you there this year - march 4,5,6,7th, 2009.

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Posted by Tyler, Fort Nelson at 11:36 AM

Flowersprings lake

March 26, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Fort Nelson, Hiking
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Another shot of Flowersprings Lake

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Posted by Daniel, Fort Nelson at 07:01 PM

Flower Springs

March 26, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Fort Nelson, Hiking
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Flowersprings near summit lake north of Fort Nelson.

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Posted by Daniel, Fort Nelson at 06:58 PM

MUNCHO LAKE

February 23, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Fort Nelson, Camping
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ALASKA HIGHWAY IN NORTHERN B.C.

MID-AUGUST. NOT ONLY A BEAUTIFUL SPOT, THE PROVINCIAL CAMPSITE HAD LAKESIDE CAMP SITES, MOOSE AND CALF SWIMMING ACROSS THE LAKE AND AN UNEXPECTED ARRAY OF NORTHERN LIGHTS.

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Posted by ian, new westminster at 08:03 AM