Northern British Columbia Attractions
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National Park, JF Bergeron photo
Attractions in Northern BC reflect the area's natural beauty and profound history.
Discover ancient old growth forests and rugged coastlines on a sightseeing tour or photo safari. With a little luck, the legendary Kermode (Spirit) bear may make an appearance. Of course, the wild scenery looks even more impressive from above – drive to spectacular view points or hop aboard a flightseeing tour.
Visit Northern BC’s museums and heritage sites to discover Aboriginal culture, towering totem poles, what it was like to be a settler in the north, and the importance of the railway and forestry to this part of BC.
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Northern BC Places of Interest
Here are a few ideas of attractions to experience in Northern BC:
- The award-winning Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay is the best place to learn about Haida First Nations culture. Walk through five timber longhouses or feast on a traditional Haida meal.
- Alaska Highway House tells the story of the 30,000 people who worked through ice, mud and snow to build this historic road. Make a video postcard to send to friends.
- Liard River Hot Springs, one of Canada’s largest, is the perfect retreat Alaska Highway travellers. Walk through a lush boreal forest and a boardwalk to reach the springs, and watch for moose feeding nearby.
- The Museum of Northern BC showcases artifacts that tell the history of BC's north. In summer, see Aboriginal carvers at work in the carving shed.
- ‘Ksan Historical Village is a replicated ancient Gitxsan First Nations' village with traditional totem poles, longhouses ceremonial clothing and more.
Family Attractions
Travelling to Northern BC with kids? Make a stop at The Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre. Sit inside an authentic jail cell, hold a tarantula in the Explorations Gallery, learn about paleontology or visit the various galleries.
Motivate the kids to go on a 2km/1.3mi hike by telling them there are dinosaur footprints at the end! An area just outside of Tumbler Ridge has some of BC's most important dinosaur fossil finds, including dino footprints encased in stone.
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Located 20 Km West Of Hudson's Hope
Hudson's Hope, British Columbia
V6B 5R3
The impressive power of the Peace River can be easily seen when you visit the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. Come experience a wide range of exhibits at our Visitor Centre and view one of the world's largest earthfill structures and BC's largest reservoir. Located only 20 km west of Hudson's Hope.
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