Smithers, Mountain town in British Columbia, Canada
Smithers is a town in the Bulkley-Nechako region of British Columbia, situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. The community sits at approximately 490 meters in elevation and is shaped by the surrounding mountain landscape.
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway founded Smithers as a railway divisional point in 1913 and named it after Sir Alfred Smithers, the railway company's chairman. This railway connection shaped the town's early growth and role in the region.
The downtown area displays Alpine architecture in its buildings and street design, reflecting the mountain setting. This visual style gives the town its distinctive character that you notice when walking around.
The town has a hospital and a local college that serve the community's needs. Main services, shops, and accommodations are located in and around the downtown area.
Hudson Bay Mountain sits right next to the town and offers ski runs and winter sports for visitors year-round. The area gets significant snowfall that shapes the winter season.
Location: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
Inception: 1913
Elevation above the sea: 490 m
Website: https://smithers.ca
GPS coordinates: 54.78190,-127.16800
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:54
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