North BC Parks and Places

The park is an ideal destination for bird watching and photography. It is a chance for casual walks and pleasant thoughts while sitting on one of the many viewing benches lining the shore.

1st Avenue

Prince Rupert

Cottonwood Park in Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada is a popular north end park with historic displays and lake views of Stuart Lake. A large lake which partakes in many recreational activities enjoyed by locals and visitors.

Highway 27

Fort St. James

The park centres around a large paved boat launch that provides access to the Nechako River for boaters and canoers. Dissecting the park is a community walking path known as the Heritage River Trail.

River Road

Prince George

The multi use trail is maintained by a community group and is a popular trail system used by joggers, bikers, walkers, xc skiers, snowshoers and horseback riders.

Tyner Blvd

Prince George

Glacier Gulch Trail in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada can be a muddy, steep hiking experience navigating rock cliffs and the muddy slopes up to the glacier on Hudson Bay Mountain. From the glacier, the views open right up looking out over the surrounding valley and providing views of Hudson Bay

Glacier Gulch Road

Smithers

The moderate grade hiking route leads uphill to a viewpoint on a bluff with spanning views of the valley below.

Pineridge Street

Fort St. James

A long haul, one-way 15 kilometre backpacking, horseback riding, xc skiing and mountain biking wilderness route following the same historical footsteps as the Carrier First Nation People.

Striegler Rd

Vanderhoof

Established in 1989, the 54 acre park includes the Huble Homestead and the many pioneer buildings plus the Giscome Heritage Trail. The homestead is a popular historical destination in the Giscome Regional Park located north of Prince George, BC, Canada.

Mitchell Road

Prince George

Cottonwood Island Nature Park in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada is a very popular year round recreation destination located where the Nechako and Fraser River meet in the community.

River Road

Prince George

The small park is located on Kenney Dam Road and overlooks the high banks of Stoney Creek protected by two towering Totem Poles.

Kenney Dam Road

Vanderhoof

Moricetown Canyon is the home of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation people - one of the five First Nation communities located on or near Hwy 16. The main attraction is the Bulkley River, the Morice Canyon, the fish ladders and the wooden fish huts used for fishing.

Highway 16

Smithers

The park rests on the shores of Charlie Lake and for years the park has provided hours of activity for many who enjoy swimming, fishing, camping and hiking.

Highway 97

Fort St. John

It is an easy-going short hiking trail (150 metres maybe) through a forest along the banks of the Hixon River which connects to a canyon and Hixon Falls. The canyon is home to chutes, river rapids, protective pools and swimming holes. It all depends on the season too, as river levels will fluctuate

Hixon Creek Road

Hixon BC Canada

The park setting is well maintained with tiled walking paths leading to spectacular viewpoints with sitting benches looking out over the Prince Rupert Harbour and, to the left, the Rotary Waterfront Park.

1st Avenue

Prince Rupert

A one-way 1.5 kilometre path (3 kilometre return trip) exploring through a forest along a narrow pine needle cushioned trail ending with peek-a-boo views of Nesbitts Falls on Waterfall Creek.

Murray Forest Service Road

Tumbler Ridge

North BC Parks and Places

Rotary Waterfront Park

Cottonwood Park

Kiwanis Park

Cranbrook Hill Greenway

Glacier Gulch Trail

Dickenson Trail

Omineca Hiking Trail

Huble Homestead Historic Site

Cottonwood Island Nature Park

Sai'kuz First Nation Park

Moricetown Canyon

Charlie Lake Provincial Park

Hixon Falls

Pacific Mariners Park

Nesbitts Knee Falls