Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako spans 73,419 square kilometers, incorporating the Bulkley Valley, Nechako Country, and sections of the Hazelton Mountains.

The district territory corresponds to the former New Caledonia fur trading region, where North West Company established operations during the early colonial period.

Indigenous communities, particularly the Dakelh and Carrier peoples, maintain their traditions and practices throughout the eight municipalities of the regional district.

The administrative center in Burns Lake coordinates services across the region, which residents access via Highways 16, 27, and 35 connecting major towns.

The district maintains a population density of 0.52 persons per square kilometer, making it one of the most sparsely populated regions in British Columbia.

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: March 4, 2025 03:49