Chetwynd
Chetwynd (population: 2,633) lies in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Located at the junction of Highways 97 and 29, along the CN Rail mainline, Chetwynd is both BC's entrance to the mighty Peace River Country and the natural transportation hub of the Peace River area. Since 1991, Chetwynd has been renowned for its outstanding collection of chainsaw carvings, with new ones added each year.
Chetwynd is also a gateway to outdoor recreation, which includes hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, fishing, swimming, canoeing and boating. The town was originally called Little Prairie by the area's First Nations; the name was changed to Chetwynd in 1959.