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 Pursue a range of activities in Chetwynd, part of the Peace River Country, while on hiatus from relatively long drives between Northern British Columbia communities. Chetwynd offers access to hiking and mountain biking suited to various skill levels, river and lake fishing, provincial park camping, and snowmobiling in winter.
Summer Activities Visit one of Chetwynd's two local golf courses. Enjoy a nine-hole riverside golf experience at the Natural Springs Golf Course next to the Sukunka River. Challenge the hilly terrain along the slopes of Moberly Lake at the nine-hole Moberly Lake & District Golf Course. Both golf courses offer equipment rentals. Test climbing skills along a number of developed routes at Hassler Crag, a climbing cliff located 20km/12.4mi south of Chetwynd on Highway 97, across from Houde 56 Rd. Make sure to check out views of the valley and agricultural lands from the top. Horseback Riding is a great activity for backcountry trails, or stick to the Pine Valley Exhibition Park, the local indoor riding arena. A number of routes near Chetwynd heading through the valley and into the mountains allow ATV riding. Winter Activities Enjoy cross-country skiing along the many trails in Chetwynd, which are used for mountain biking and hiking in the summer. The recently renovated recreation centre offers a variety of winter activities including ice-skating, hockey, curling, and indoor swimming at the wave pool. Downhill skiing is also found at nearby Powder King Mountain Resort in Pine Pass, 110km/68mi from town. Sledders can tackle the Hasler Snowmobile Trail Network or the Silver Sands Snowmobile Trail Network.
Bird Watching There are a few choice locations to enjoy birdwatching near Chetwynd. Take a walk through the community forest to hear and catch a glimpse of songbirds, or drive out along Jackfish Lake Road during the spring to see a multitude of water birds that land on Big Lake during migration.
Wildlife Viewing Highway driving is one of the best ways to see the area's varied wildlife. Watch for wildlife such as moose and grizzly bears in the Pine Pass, as well as deer, elk, black bears, and wolverines. Both large and small mammals commonly emerge near highways at dusk and dawn.
Where to Begin Contact the Chetwynd Visitor Centre for more information about things to do in and festivals and events the area.
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