Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Part of the BC Adventure Network. Over 5 million web site visitors annually ! Accommodations & Adventures | Vanderhoof | Fort St. James

Vanderhoof Located in the centre of British Columbia, Vanderhoof is a pleasant agricultural and forestry based community with nearby opportunities for outdoor adventures. Nature lovers will be intrigued with the thousands of migrating Canada Geese that use the area as a stopover for their spring and fall migrations. Those interested in history can get a glimpse of the past at a Pioneer Village on the edge of town. Outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased to find so many activities open to them from cross country skiing to golfing and sightseeing. Population: Vanderhoof - 4,023 Main Industries: Vanderhoof - forestry, agriculture Climate: Vanderhoof - Summer Average: 15.6 C • Winter Average: -12.5 C Precipitation: Vanderhoof - 47.4 cm/yr Access: Vanderhoof lies on Highway 16 (Yellowhead) and is serviced by bus, rail and Vanderhoof Flying Service as well as a helicopter service. Recreation Facilities & Activities: Vanderhoof - golf course, ski trails, riding arena, curing and skating rink, bowling alley, tennis courts, fishing, boating, canoeing, water-skiing, hunting, camping Local Attractions: Vanderhoof - Heritage Village Museum, Cheslatta Falls, Kenney Dam, sawmill tours For Information: Travel InfoCentre PO Box 126 (NW) Vanderhoof, BC, Canada, V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2124 Northern BC Tourism Association P.O. Box 2373, Prince George, BC, Canada, V2N 2S6 Telephone: (250) 561-0432 • Fax: (250) 561-0450 Toll Free: 1-800-663-8843 Vanderhoof & Fort St. James Accommodation/Adventure Providers Euchiniko Lakes Ranch: Enjoy flyfishing the famous Blackwater River, packhorse trips or riding wilderness trails, big-game hunting, canoeing or hike the historic Alexander Mackenzie Trail. There’s something for everyone at Euchiniko Lakes Ranch including a relaxing camp fire. more Finger Lake Resort: Once at our resort, the hustle and bustle of the world is just a distant memory. In fact, there may be no one else on the lake except you and the loons. Our lakeview cabins and cottage will provide you comfortable accommodations, plus there is camping for RVs,... more Lakes District Air Services: Charter one of our float equipped aircraft for business, pleasure, or for a remote fishing adventure (including the untouched wilderness of Tweedsmuir Park at our Tesla Lake cabin). From Burns Lake we offer friendly, courteous service to North Central BC. more Nation Lakes Canoeing Camp: Canoe the un-crowded four Nation Lakes area of northern BC, n unspoiled wilderness environment. There’s 130 km of remote canoeing through beautiful wilderness, with sandy beaches, fishing and unrestricted camping. We also have cabins and canoes for rent. more Nation Lakes Fishing Company: At Nation Lakes Fishing Company come join us and enjoy spectacular fishing opportunities in and unforgettable wilderness setting! Rainbow Trout, Char (Lake Trout), Dolly Varden and Artic Grayling are abound and waiting for your at our doorstep. Experience th... more Tachick Lake Resort: This is truly a place that invites a peaceful rest from traveling -- and serves as a great vacation destination. Relax, catch some fish, and watch the birds and bigger wildlife. At Tachick Lake Resort we’ll do everything possible to make your stay a pleasant ... more Fort St. James Just 60 km (37 mi.) north of Vanderhoof is Fort St. James. First established as a fur trading post in 1806, Fort St. James has changed its focus a number of times; from being the hub of northern aviation in BC before the northern highway system was developed to concentrating now on logging, forestry and wood manufacturing. Mementos of those earlier eras can be seen in various locations. The re-created Hudson's Bay trading post at the National Historic Site has reenactments of fur trading life that is surely the highlight of a visit to Fort St. James. The area also contains one of the oldest churches in British Columbia. There is a memorial and plane model on the shore of Stuart Lake to commemorate early bush pilots. Fort St. James also has a lot to interest the outdoor enthusiast; the three local lakes with lodges and campsites, are popular for camping, fishing and boating. You can find Indian rock paintings and explore caves found on the lake which are only accessible by water. Population: Fort St. James - 2,058 Main Industries: Ft. St. James - logging, forestry, wood manufacturing Access: To Ft. St. James, turn north off Highway 16 at Vanderhoof onto Highway 27. Commercial bus lines travel this route. Recreation Facilities & Activities: Ft. St. James - golf course, hiking trails, ski hill, public beaches, fishing and hunting lodges, houseboats, hiking, biking, camping, hunting Local Attractions: Ft. St. James - industrial tours, National Historic Site, W-34 Junkers float plane model, caves and Indian rock paintings, cedar carvings, Chief Kwah's gravesite Accommodations: There are campsites available in each community as well as motel with fishing and hunting lodges in the area. For Information: Travel InfoCentre 115 Douglas Ave. Box 1164, Ft. St. James, BC, Canada, V0J 1P0 Telephone: (250) 996-7023 • Fax (250) 996-7047