Smithers, Mountain town in British Columbia, Canada
Smithers stands at 490 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Bulkley Valley and mountains that define the northwestern British Columbia landscape.
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway established Smithers as a divisional point in 1913, naming it after Sir Alfred Smithers, chairman of the railway board.
The downtown area follows an Alpine architectural theme, reflecting the mountain heritage through building designs and street layouts established by landscape architects.
The Bulkley Valley District Hospital provides medical services to residents, while Coast Mountain College offers educational programs for career development.
The town features multiple ski slopes and winter sports facilities on Hudson Bay Mountain, with annual snowfall reaching 183 centimeters.
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: May 26, 2025 21:36
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