Visit Terrace2017 Official Visitor Guide www.VisitTerrace.com • 1.877.635.4944 Authorized Retailer ii | toll-free 1-877-635-4944 Kermodei Tourism Terrace Visitor Centre 4511 Keith Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 1K1 What’s Ph: 250-635-4944 • TF: 1-877-635-4944 [email protected] Available at the Terrace Visitor Centre Inside Message from the Mayor, Tourism Manager & Board of Directors ......... 2 X Free Wi-Fi X Guest Computer Welcome to Terrace ....................................................................... 3 X Sani-Dump Station X Retail Sales Facts about Terrace ................................................................... 3 X Potable Water X Picnic Area Getting Here .................................................................................. 4 X Restroom X Wheelchair Accessible Routes & Tours ............................................................................. 5 Motorcycle Touring ........................................................................ 6 X Charging Station Our History ................................................................................... 7 Top 6 Historical Attractions ......................................................... 8 First Nations Culture ....................................................................... 10 Conquering the Skeena ............................................................. 12 Nass Valley ............................................................................. 13 Wildlife & Ecology ......................................................................... 18 World-Class Fishing ....................................................................... 21 Hiking & Climbing .......................................................................... 25 Camping & Parks ........................................................................... 28 Terrace Map .................................................................................. 30 Thornhill Map ................................................................................ 32 Mountain Biking ........................................................................... 33 Local Bike Parks ...................................................................... 35 2017 Official Visitor Guide BC Bike Ride North ................................................................... 36 Dirt Biking & Motocross .................................................................. 37 Project Manager: Christine Slanz On the Water ................................................................................ 38 Visitor Guide Committee: Debbie Letawski, Bruno Belanger, Golfing ......................................................................................... 40 Liz Smaha, Christine Slanz Shooting Sports ............................................................................. 41 Layout & Design: Sandra Smith / Designworks Winter Fun ................................................................................... 42 Where to Stay ............................................................................... 45 Ad Sales: Christine Slanz B&B/Lodge Guide .................................................................... 45 Printing: Mitchell Press www.mitchellpress.com Accommodation Guide ............................................................... 46 Photos: All photos within the guide are credited to Camping/RV Guide................................................................... 47 Kermodei Tourism unless otherwise credited. Tips for RV Travellers ................................................................ 48 Cover Photo Credit: Marven Robinson Shopping & Dining ......................................................................... 49 Restaurant Guide ...................................................................... 50 Arts & Music Scene ........................................................................ 52 Event Calendar .............................................................................. 54 A special thanks to our contributors and advertisers. Visitors' Directory ........................................................................... 56 This guide is available as PDF at www.VisitTerrace.com Family Fun .................................................................................. 58 © 2017 Kermodei Tourism Society Meeting & Sporting Centre .............................................................. 59 Meet our Neighbours ...................................................................... 60 Events & more at www.VisitTerrace.com | 1 A Message from the Mayor of Terrace MAYOR CAROL LECLERC On behalf of Council and the people of Terrace, I would like terrain. Go golfing at the base of a majestic mountain, raft to extend our warmest welcome and invite you to visit our down a raging river, or ski exhilarating slopes or along spectacular community to see why Terrace is considered the peaceful Nordic trails. heart of Northwest BC. Terrace embodies the spirit of super, natural British Columbia. Our beautiful city, a jewel ringed by mountains, gets its name We’re proud of our small town roots and heritage but we also from the terraces carved by glaciers that moved through the deliver on all the amenities visitors desire, from modern retail Skeena River Valley thousands of years ago. The First Nation businesses, restaurants, and a thriving arts community to the people of the area are one of the oldest populations still largest Farmers’ Market in Northern BC. occupying the same land as their ancestors, which is why our community is so rich in Aboriginal history, culture and art. With the unsurpassed beauty of the area, together with a vibrant, growing community, living here all comes down to Terrace boasts year-round recreational opportunities for the quality of life. Whether you stay for a day or make Terrace whole family. The choices are endless: world-class fishing your new home, you’ll find a welcoming community and on the Skeena River, hiking trips through the backcountry, discovery in every direction. cycling along city paths or mountain biking down steep Mayor Carol Leclerc, City of Terrace A Message from the Tourism Manager & Board of Directors On behalf of the Board of Directors and Visitor Info staff, A special thank you to the businesses that advertise with us welcome to Terrace! and support this guide! Thanks also to the photographers who donate their art to help us showcase our community Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning to see to you. This local support allows us to offer you up-to-date family and friends, or you’re considering a move here, you’ll information and show you why we love Terrace so much, and find a lot to see and do throughout the year. Grab your why we think you will too! fishing pole and drop a line in our Skeena River. Or feel your adrenalin surge with a day of skiing at Shames Mountain Stay connected with us! Find us on Facebook and Twitter or exploring our backcountry. If you want local insight on (search “Visit Terrace”). Ask questions, share photos and hiking trails, outdoor activities, ideas for sights or restaurants stories, show us why YOU love visiting Terrace! to visit, come to our local Visitor Info Centre located at 4511 Keith Avenue. Our staff love to share their favorite spots. See you soon, Christine Slanz, Tourism Manager 2 | toll-free 1-877-635-4944 Welcome to Terrace As the sun hits the highest snow-capped mountain peaks and descends into the valleys, illuminating the moss-drenched rainforest and glacial rivers, you know you have arrived in an extraordinary place. This is where the First Nations’ legends come alive, the legendary white Kermodei Bear roams free, and the world-class fishing experiences draw anglers from around the world. Our story is one of hiking and biking trails, world-class fishing, epic powder, authentic First Nations arts and culture, and friendly people. Majestic mountains, spectacular lakes, abundance of wildlife, stunning landscapes, and days filled with adventure create the perfect backdrop for your visit to Terrace. The options are endless. Terrace is the ‘hub’ of the Northwest – a natural meeting place of rivers, highways and people! This is the place to re-stock your supplies, fill up on fuel and enjoy the local flavours and amenities that the city has to offer. In the summer months, experience the Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market – the largest in northern British Columbia, enjoy the live music at George Little Park, explore our endless mountain and lakeside trails. In the winter, enjoy epic powder at Shames Mountain, Nordic skiing at Onion Lake, snowmobiling on our local mountains, skating and ice fishing on our frozen lakes. We invite you to enjoy all the wonders that Terrace has to offer. Facts about Terrace X The Skeena River is North America’s largest un-dammed X Shames Mountain is owned and operated by My Mountain river and second longest river in BC with up to 5 million Co-op, Canada’s first non-profit ski community cooperative spawning salmon a year X The world’s tallest cedar pole of 50 metres (162 feet) was X The City of Terrace gets its name from the terraces or cut in Terrace and is currently standing in New York City. benches rising up from the Skeena River in this section of X Terrace’s Shames Mountain as described in Powder the valley Magazine: “Shames receives 475 inches of annual X World-record catch: In 2001, a German visitor landed a snowfall, laying claim to one of the deepest, most 44.91 kg (99 lbs) Chinook Salmon on the Skeena