Smithers Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Smithers, British Columbia.
Situated in the splendid wilderness of the Bulkley Valley, Tyhee Lake Provincial Park is home to a multitude of species, including loons, moose and beavers. Picnicking, camping, ice fishing and cross-country skiing are popular activities in the park.
This provincial park is set on the west shores of Lake Babine, east of Smithers. The park is 12 hectares and has several day use areas.
Red Bluff Provincial Park, east of Smithers, is next to the longest natural fresh water lake in British Columbia, Lake Babine. The park gets its name from the iron stained cliffs that plunge into the lake. Visitors may enjoy swimming, exploring the Bluff Trail and fishing. Day use picnic areas and 27 campsites are available.
Heritage Park
Heritage Park is a complex featuring several attractions including the Civic Centre, curling rink, Bulkley Valley Pool, a skateboard park, playground and ball fields.
Smithers Landing Marine Provincial Park
Situated on Babine Lake, this small yet scenic park is ideal for fishing and boating. The park is 66 km northeast of Smithers. Six rustic campsites are available on a first come-first serve basis.
Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park
Located 10 km (6 mi) northeast of Smithers, Driftwood Canyon contains an exceptional fossil bed, formed by a shallow ocean 50 million years ago. Interpretive trails and day-use facilities exist in the park. Please leave the fossils for other people to observe.
Boulder Creek Provincial Park
This small section of old growth hemlock forest is remotely located 40 km north of Smithers. The park is frequented by those with ATV's and 4x4's, as the access road is virtually unpassable by conventional means. The park does features routes for mountain bikers and ATV enthusiasts and moose are known to congregate in the area.
Call Lake Provincial Park
Rare grasslands, rolling terrain and forested wetlands are features of Call Lake Provincial Park. Popular activities in the summer include mountain biking and hiking. Winter enthusiasts can enjoy the cross-country ski and snowmobile trails.
Babine Mountains Provincial Park
Popular with backcountry skiing and hiking enthusiasts, this provincial park encompasses 32,400 hectares of rugged mountains and intricate trail systems. Visitors quite often get to view wildlife such as mountain goats, moose and deer. The park is located 3 km from Smithers.
Pendleton Bay Marine Provincial Park
One of the four Babine Lakes Provincial Parks, Pendleton Bay Marine Provincial Park is located on the southwest shore of Babine Lake. The 37 ha (91 acre) park includes a boat launch and a small campground.
Tatlatui Provincial Park
Tatlatui Provincial Park is located 240 km north of Smithers on the easterly fringe of the Skeena Mountains. The park features multiple lakes which are popular spots for canoeing and fishing, as well as a variety of hiking trails. All major lakes in the park are accessible by float plane. There is no road access to the park.
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