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August 12, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > New Hazelton, Other
New Hazelton is located on the northern most point of Highway 16. New Hazelton is a small friendly town with stores, hotels, gas stations, a bakery, a skate park, a family park area, many hiking trails, and it is even the hometown of an Olympic Wrestler! I put a short Video blog together showcasing a bit of New Hazelton, its history, and its beautiful surroundings!
August 11, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > New Hazelton, Suspension Bridges
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, River Rafting
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Ali Howard is swimming every inch of the 610km long Skeena River. She has so far swam through class four waters and when she completes her swim she will have spent 28 days on the Skeena River. She is taking on this incredible adventure all in hopes of raising awareness about the sacred headwaters of the Skeena river and to connect the communities that live along the River. The communities along the Skeena River have, for the past few years, been battling Royal Dutch Shell’s attempts to develop coalbed methane extraction in the headwaters of the Skeena River, in the Klappan Valley. On August 3, people from the Hazeltons and surrounding towns gathered to greet Ali, her support team, and many locals who joined her in the river as she swam ashore at ‘Ksan. Those who joined her came by various modes of transportation including canoes, kayaks, rafts, traditional First Nations war canoes and some even swam! The evening was filled with a lively celebration with live music, a traditional Gitksan feast, and the ‘Ksan First Nations dancers performed!
(In the photo: Ali is the Swimmer in the Middle, the Kayaker is part of her support team and the canoe on the left is a traditional First Nations war canoe!)
August 11, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > New Hazelton, Interpretive Centres
On a quiet Saturday morning Katrina, Caroline, and I made a video blog showcasing our friendly, log cabin style, Visitor’s Centre! If you are in the Hazelton Area, or are planning a trip to Hazelton, Contact us or stop by the Visitor’s Centre! Our friendly, enthusiastic counsellors will help you with any questions that you may have about Hazelton and the surrounding area! We have tips and ideas for your adventure in the Hazeltons, that only locals know about! The Visitor’s Centre is located on the junction of highway 16 and 62 in New Hazelton, we’re the log building with the unique historic statues on our lawn! See you soon!
August 11, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > New Hazelton, Hiking
Throughout the Hazelton area there are several hikes that will take you to many scenic locations! Two hikes that are relatively short, easy, and very accessible are the Look Out Trail and the Waterfall Trail. On a hot sunny July day, Katrina and I decided that it seemed like a good day for a hike! We set out to explore the Look Out Trail and Waterfall Trail, two trails that as kids we would play hide and go seek in the bushes that surround the trails. As we took a trip down memory lane we realized just how beautiful these two simple trails are that both of us live less than a kilometer away from. We made a short video blog in hopes of capturing it’s beauty to share with you! All of us at the Hazelton Area Visitor Information Centre invite you to come to Hazelton, visit our trails, and if you need a map stop by the Visitor’s Centre and we will be more than happy to show you some great hiking trails!
August 11, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > New Hazelton, Activity Zones
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!
July 21, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > New Hazelton, Interpretive Centres
The Hazelton Area Visitor's Centre counselors go on a guided tour of 'Ksan and give you a sneak peak of what you'll see when you visit 'Ksan Historical First Nations Village and Museum, located 7km from New Hazelton on hwy 62!
July 21, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > New Hazelton, Walking Tours
The Hazelton Area Visitor's Center Counselors go on a walking tour and show you some of the must-see places when you visit Historic Hazelton!
July 21, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > New Hazelton, Other
This is a slide show, introducing you to the Hazeltons and highlighting some of the thing to do and see when you come to Hazelton!
July 16, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > New Hazelton, Historic & Heritage Sites
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Stories of Hazelton’s history flow as plentiful as the water that runs through the rivers that surround the Hazeltons. One story, which I find particularly fascinating, is the story of the arrival of the first car to Hazelton. In mid- 1911 the rumours of motorized vehicles being used, elsewhere in North America, ignited an excitement and curiosity throughout Hazelton! Soon after, the folks of Hazelton decided that they too would like to see a car drive the dusty streets of Hazelton. Anticipation grew around the idea and finally a hefty $1000 dollar reward was offered to the first person who could bring a car to Hazelton on its own power. “A fairly large number of enthusiasts entered the race but most of them withdrew after coming to know that there was no roadway.” In the end Mr. P.E Sands, the president of Seattle’s Studebaker automobile agencies, decided that he would brave the difficult terrain and desolate wilderness of British Columbia. Sands had a Flanders 20 with a three speed transmission. On August 28, he left Seattle and took a route over the Snoqualmie Pass to Ellensburg, Washington, then to Kamloops through the Nicola Valley and on to Ashcroft. Next he travelled via the Cariboo Wagon Road to Quesnel and then headed northwest following the Yukon Telegraph Line. He was on a challenging mission. There were no proper roads to speak of; rugged terrain, forests, steep mountains and swamps added to his obstacles. He drove through rain, made bridges on creeks, cut down trees, made roads, and sometimes had to haul the car by ropes. When they reached Quesnel, ‘men and women flocked about to view the novel vehicle – the first motor car many of them had ever seen.” At Aldermere near Smithers, they were given a warm reception, good food and entertained by dance. Most unforgettable was the party arranged for Sands when he finally reached Hazelton. He was given the reward the next day and started back to Seattle with his car on a sternwheeler to Prince Rupert.”
Now Sands had a secret, he had deceived the Hazelton folks and a man named Bob Montgomery knew it! “Apparently, Sands didn’t make it to Hazelton entirely on his own. He hired a pack team, dismantled the car and carted it for quite a distance. This was discovered by Montgomery”, an ex-convict and one time bank robber, “as he met the contestants on their way to Hazelton.” Sands paid Montgomery half of his winnings in order to keep his mouth shut; therefore, as Sands “waved goodbye to Hazelton” he was “in fact not as happy as he may have appeared.” Somewhere along the line the secret seeped out and is now a legend that locals love to talk about, laugh about, and even re-enact the story of the first car to Hazelton in theatrical performances!
This summer, I had the pleasure of meeting the daughter and granddaughter of one of the men hired to pack the car by donkey. The pair came into the Information Centre with their father’s story and pictures to prove it. I was delighted to have the opportunity to see a photo album filled with hundred-year-old photos in it, one of which was a picture of a donkey bearing the weight of a recognizable, disassembled car. True evidence of Sands deception!
Stop by at the Visitor’s Centre in New Hazelton, located at the junction of Highway 16 and 62 to learn more about the car and other legends, and pictures of the pioneer days in Hazelton!
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