The town of Houston straddles Highway 16, the main east-west route in Northern British Columbia.
Transportation options include car travel, public transportation, and flights into Smithers or Prince George.
Car Travel
The closest main towns are Smithers to the west and Burns Lake to the east. Both are about an hour's drive from town in either direction. The route to Smithers passes through the small Village of Telkwa, while the route to Burns Lake passes through the tiny community of Topley. The closest urban centre is Prince George, Northern British Columbia's biggest city. It's about a three-hour drive east along Highway 16.
It's easy to see the town centre's attractions by foot but a private vehicle is best for adventuring throughout the area. Four by four and/or snow tires are necessary for the winter, but not in the summer. Visitors can rent cars in Houston at A-1 Carwash Rentals and Repairs, and Aurora Truck Centre Ltd.
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Public Transportation
The Greyhound bus comes through Houston at least daily. VIA Rail, which runs almost parallel to Highway 16, also stops here though the schedule is less frequent than the bus.
Houston has no local bus service or bike rentals. A taxi business services the town but is closed on Sundays. A local outdoor store also rents canoes just as some of the local lodges rent or lend boats to guests.
Air Travel
Visitors to Houston can fly into Smithers or Prince George, then make their way to town. Both airports have flights to and from Vancouver and other smaller communities throughout the province.
The Houston Visitor Centre has several detailed maps of the town centre and area that travellers can take. It also has several enlarged, easy to read maps on information boards outside.
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