Chetwynd, District municipality in northeastern British Columbia, Canada.
Located in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains at 615 meters elevation, Chetwynd extends across 64 square kilometers of ancient floodplain terrain.
Originally named Little Prairie, the settlement established in 1918 as a trading post was renamed Chetwynd in 1962 to honor provincial politician Ralph Chetwynd.
The municipality displays numerous chainsaw carvings throughout its streets, representing the local artistic expression and wood crafting traditions of the region.
Situated at the intersection of Highways 29 and 97, Chetwynd connects to major routes leading to Prince George and Dawson Creek through road and rail networks.
The town functions as a central hub for three primary industries: forestry operations, fossil fuel extraction activities, and transportation services in northeastern British Columbia.
Location: Peace River Regional District
Inception: 1918
Elevation above the sea: 615 m
Website: https://gochetwynd.com
GPS coordinates: 55.69720,-121.63300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
Alaska Highway
87.9 km
Montney Formation
100.6 km
Peace Canyon Dam
38.9 km
Charlie Lake Cave
77.1 km
Kinuseo Falls
105.4 km
Dunvegan Provincial Park
191.7 km
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
168.3 km
Monkman Provincial Park
125.4 km
Kakwa Provincial Park and Protected Area
195.5 km
Grande Prairie Transit
188.8 km
Saskatoon Island Provincial Park
169.9 km
Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum
209.8 km
Chinchaga Wildland Provincial Park
204.9 km
Dunvegan Formation
189.4 km
Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park and Protected Area
209 km
Crooked River Provincial Park
151.6 km
Kiskatinaw Provincial Park
72.9 km
Heather-Dina Lakes Provincial Park
106.6 km
Kaskapau Formation
189.2 km
Grande Prairie High School
188.7 km
Fort St. John - North Peace Museum
77.7 km
Saskatoon Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary
169.1 km
Sexsmith Blacksmith Shop
183.7 km
Reverend Forbes Homestead
189.1 km
Factor’s House
191.1 km
Dunvegan Bridge
191.1 km
Kiskatinaw Bridge
70.1 km
Kiskatinaw River Bridge
72.8 kmReviews
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