Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is an administrative area in central British Columbia that incorporates the Bulkley Valley, Nechako Country, and portions of the Hazelton Mountains. The region comprises eight municipalities coordinated from Burns Lake as the administrative center, with major towns connected by key highways.

The territory corresponds to the former New Caledonia fur trading region, where the North West Company established operations during early colonial times. This period shaped the area's development as a significant trade hub in the region's early European settlement.

Indigenous communities, particularly the Dakelh and Carrier peoples, maintain their traditions through daily life and local gatherings across the eight municipalities. Their cultural presence shapes how the region values its connection to the land and natural resources.

The region is served by Highways 16, 27, and 35, which link the main communities and provide access across this large area. Visitors should plan for extended travel times between towns due to the distances involved in the territory.

The area has an exceptionally low population density, resulting in vast stretches of forest and undeveloped landscape throughout the territory. This openness makes it a remarkable example of the sparsely settled regions of northwestern Canada.

Location: British Columbia

Shares border with: Cariboo Regional District, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Peace River Regional District, Central Coast Regional District, Stikine Region

Website: https://rdbn.bc.ca

GPS coordinates: 54.35000,-125.73500

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51