Welcome to Hockeyville: Smithers, B.C.!
The Town of Smithers is situated in the Bulkley Valley of northwestern British Columbia directly on the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway (Route 16), approximately half way between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George.
Smithers is a town of 6000 people and is a regional service center for the entire Bulkley Valley. Because of this, Smithers offers many more amenities than you would normally see in a town of this size. From its position in the Bulkley Valley, Smithers is set against the backdrop of the Hudson Bay Mountain to the west and the Babine Mountain range to the east.
Known as the “Town for All Seasons”, Smithers offers outstanding outdoor recreational pursuits during all phases of the year. This includes fishing and hunting, downhill and cross-country skiing, golfing, snowmobiling, canoeing and kayaking and many more activities too numerous to list. Coupled with a range of urban features such as cultural pursuits and indoor recreation opportunities, Smithers has something for everyone.
Smithers Stats:
Population
6 000; regional service center for approximately 20,000;
Latitude
N 54* 49’ 29” Longitude – W127* 10’ 58”
Location
Situated in northwestern British Columbia 370 km (222 miles) west of Prince George; and, 350 km (218 miles) east of Prince Rupert on the Pacific Ocean. Smithers is 1150 km (690 miles) north of Vancouver BC; Located directly on the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway (Route 16);
Elevation
494 meters/1 621 ft;
Climate
Relatively warmer and drier than mountainous areas to the west; July average temperature is 14 C/59 F; January is Æ10 C/14 F; average annual precipitation 325 mm/13 inches;
