Outdoor Adventures along Route 16

Smithers

From its Alpen-themed main street to its adventurous locals, Smithers is a classic Northern BC mountain town. Stop in to McBike & Sport to rent a bike and hit the trails, swing into Local Supply Co. to rent a paddle board to float the Bulkley River or enjoy the local lakes. You can also rent a canoe from Aquabatics, and be sure to stop into Oscar’s Fly & Tackle for all things fishing. Adventure Camp Tourism offers a host of guided adventures in the area, including mountain biking, hiking, and paddling, meanwhile, Frontier Experience offers two-, three- and five-day all-inclusive, luxury lodge stays loaded with outdoor activities. For an extra treat, indulge with a hiking retreat at the Burnie Glacier Chalet or book a flight seeing tour with Alpine Lakes Air and see the local lakes and mountains from a new vantage point.

On your way to Terrace, be sure to stop at ‘Ksan Historical Village, a living museum of the Gitxsan Indigenous people, which is situated at the fork of the Bulkley and Skeena rivers.

Kitimat

With its remote beach escapes and mountain trails, Kitimat offers year-round, accessible outdoor adventures. Hike along the shores of the Douglas Channel, the banks of the Kitimat River, or into the mountains for spectacular views of the fjord from above. Rent mountain bikes and kayaks from the Visitor Centre in town, or book a guided tour with Kitimat Adventures, Kingfish Westcoast Adventures and Tours or North Pacific Transport & Eco-Tours. For those looking to twist the throttle, hit the trails with Horizon Moto Tours.