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 Vanderhoof
Located
in the centre of British Columbia, Vanderhoof is a pleasant agricultural
and forestry based community with nearby opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Nature lovers will be intrigued with the thousands of migrating Canada
Geese that use the area as a stopover for their spring and fall migrations.
Those
interested in history can get a glimpse of the past at a Pioneer Village
on the edge of town. Outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased to find so many
activities open to them from cross country skiing to golfing and sightseeing.
Population:
Vanderhoof - 4,023
Main
Industries: Vanderhoof - forestry, agriculture
Climate:
Vanderhoof - Summer Average: 15.6 C • Winter Average: -12.5 C
 Precipitation:
Vanderhoof - 47.4 cm/yr
Access:
Vanderhoof lies on Highway 16 (Yellowhead) and is serviced by bus,
rail and Vanderhoof Flying Service as well as a helicopter service.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: Vanderhoof - golf course, ski trails, riding
arena, curing and skating rink, bowling alley, tennis courts, fishing,
boating, canoeing, water-skiing, hunting, camping
Local
Attractions: Vanderhoof - Heritage Village Museum, Cheslatta Falls,
Kenney Dam, sawmill tours
 For
Information:
Travel InfoCentre
PO Box 126 (NW) Vanderhoof, BC,
Canada, V0J 3A0
Telephone: (250) 567-2124
Northern
BC Tourism Association
P.O. Box 2373,
Prince George, BC, Canada, V2N 2S6
Telephone: (250) 561-0432 • Fax: (250) 561-0450
Toll Free: 1-800-663-8843
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& Fort St. James Accommodation/Adventure Providers |
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Finger Lake Resort:
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Lakes District Air Services:
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Nation Lakes Canoeing Camp:
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Nation Lakes Fishing Company:
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Tachick Lake Resort:
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 Fort
St. James
Just
60 km (37 mi.) north of Vanderhoof is Fort St. James. First established
as a fur trading post in 1806, Fort St. James has changed its focus a
number of times; from being the hub of northern aviation in BC before
the northern highway system was developed to concentrating now on logging,
forestry and wood manufacturing. Mementos of those earlier eras can be
seen in various locations. The re-created Hudson's Bay trading post at
the National Historic Site has reenactments of fur trading life that is
surely the highlight of a visit to Fort St. James. The area also contains
one of the oldest churches in British Columbia. There is a memorial and
plane model on the shore of Stuart Lake to commemorate early bush pilots.
Fort St. James also has a lot to interest the outdoor enthusiast; the
three local lakes with lodges and campsites, are popular for camping,
fishing and boating. You can find Indian rock paintings and explore caves
found on the lake which are only accessible by water.
Population:
Fort St. James - 2,058
Main
Industries: Ft. St. James - logging, forestry, wood manufacturing
Access:
To Ft.
St. James, turn north off Highway 16 at Vanderhoof onto Highway 27. Commercial
bus lines travel this route.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities:
Ft.
St. James - golf course, hiking trails, ski hill, public beaches,
fishing and hunting lodges, houseboats, hiking, biking, camping, hunting
Local
Attractions: Ft.
St. James - industrial tours, National Historic Site, W-34 Junkers
float plane model, caves and Indian rock paintings, cedar carvings, Chief
Kwah's gravesite
Accommodations:
There are campsites available in each community as well as motel with
fishing and hunting lodges in the area.
For Information:
Travel InfoCentre
115 Douglas Ave. Box 1164, Ft. St. James, BC, Canada, V0J 1P0
Telephone: (250) 996-7023 • Fax (250) 996-7047
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