Land
of Dinosaurs & Dams
Hudson's
Hope is situated midway between Chetwynd and Ft. St. John along
Highway 29. This route that follows the Peace River, is the
most scenic in the area. Bald eagles and wildlife are in abundance
and can be viewed and photographed in any season. The open river
brings winter hoarfrost to cover the trees and bushes adding
an extra sparkle to the winter landscape. One unique feature
in the area is Williston Lake, one of the largest man made lakes,
created during the building of the W.A.C. Bennet Dam.
When the dams were being built in the area, a lot of dinosaur
fossils were unearthed. The Hudson's Hope Museum contains the
finest dinosaur fossil and footprint collection in the Peace
River area as well as displaying many local artifacts from the
early trapping, fur trading and coal mining industries. Hudson's
Hope's fossil history is represented by the town mascot, Dudley
Dinosaur.
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Access:
Hudson's Hope is 64 km (40 mi.) north of Chetwynd on Highway
29mand 90 km (56 mi.) west of Fort St.John on Highway 29. There
is also a community airport to serve the area.
Recreation
Facilities: heated pool, rodeo grounds, tennis courts, boat
launch, Rod & Gun Club, camping, fishing, boating, sightseeing,
hiking, swimming
Local
Attractions: W.A.C.. Bennet & Peace Canyon Dams, Museum,
St. Peter's Church, Beattie & Gething Parks, Dinosaur Lake,
Alwin Holland Park, Williston Lake, Peace River
May - Sept. • Bracket Racing
June • Rodeo, Slowpitch Tournament
July • Canada Day Picnic
August • fall fair
Accommodations:
There is motel accommodation available, but many prefer
the numerous campsites, often perched on the shores of one of
the nearby lakes.
