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About Smithers, British Columbia
Smithers is home to a large number of younger professionals who wish to
pursue their careers in a setting that provides excellent recreational opportunities and a healthy safe environment to raise their
families.
The Town of Smithers is situated in the Bulkley Valley of north-western
British Columbia directly on the Yellowhead Highway (Route 16), approximately half way between the cities of Prince Rupert and
Prince George.
Smithers is a town of approximately 6,000 people and is a regional service
centre 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 throughout the year. This includes fishing and hunting, mountain biking, 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.
The town has a hospital, regional airport with 4 flights daily to Vancouver,
a number of elementary and secondary schools and a community college.
The following web sites provide more information about Smithers and the
surrounding area:
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