Vanderhoof, District municipality in central British Columbia, Canada.
The municipality covers 54 square kilometers of land at 640 meters elevation, serving a population of 4,500 residents within town limits and 10,000 in surrounding areas.
The Grand Trunk Pacific Development Company established this settlement in 1926, naming it after Herbert Vanderhoof, who worked for the railway development initiative.
The Nechako River bird sanctuary within Vanderhoof provides natural habitats for numerous migratory birds and supports conservation efforts for the Nechako white sturgeon.
The district includes multiple elementary schools, Nechako Valley Secondary School, and a College of New Caledonia campus, offering education from primary through post-secondary levels.
The geographical position at the center of British Columbia makes Vanderhoof a regional hub for forestry, agriculture, and mining operations in the Bulkley-Nechako district.
Location: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
Inception: 1926
Elevation above the sea: 640 m
Website: http://vanderhoof.ca
GPS coordinates: 54.01430,-124.00900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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