Terrace

Terrace is a city in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine in British Columbia, located roughly 90 miles southeast of Prince Rupert. The settlement stretches along both banks of the Skeena River, with mountains rising above 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) encircling the valley floor.

The city officially incorporated on December 29, 1927, becoming a regional center in northwestern British Columbia. Before that, the area served as an important stop on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line completed in 1914.

The name refers to the natural river terraces along the Skeena that Tsimshian peoples have used for centuries. Today many residents work in forestry or public services, and the community celebrates the annual Riverboat Days Festival with music and parades each summer.

The Skeena Regional Transit runs buses linking the city with Kitimat and smaller communities nearby. Travelers coming by train can use VIA Rail, which runs toward Prince Rupert and Prince George.

The Grand Trunk Pathway project links the city with neighboring Thornhill along a new walking and cycling route that follows the old railway corridor. The route traces part of the historic rail line and offers views over the river and surrounding slopes.

Location: Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Inception: December 29, 1927

Elevation above the sea: 67 m

Website: https://terrace.ca

GPS coordinates: 54.51820,-128.59940

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:34