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Living Guide!
2021 / 2022
SECTION TITLE 1
KITIMAT LIVING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS YOU CHOSE More!
YOU CHOSE MORE 3 Community Groups & Clubs 25 Life should be lived to its fullest. Time spent
Important Information
Welcome To Kitimat 3 25
waiting is time spent wishing. Wishing for more.
History & Culture 4
EDUCATION & 26 More fun, more excitement, more connection,
IMMIGRANT & 7 CHILDCARE more opportunity. More of the things we love,
INTERPROVINCIAL Schools 26
NEWCOMERS SUPPORT Childcare 26 and less of the obligations that get in the way.
Provincial Information 7 Post Secondary 27 Thank you for choosing to live in Kitimat, where
Kitimat’s Welcoming 8
Communities Program HEALTH & 28 you have the opportunity to choose more.
Kitimat Community 8 WELLNESS SERVICES
Services Society Hospitals & Clinics 28
Settling in Check-list 8 Mental Health Support Services 30
Senior Homes & Assisted Living 31
Welcome to Kitimat
ECONOMY & 10 Pharmacies 31
EMPLOYMENT
Employment 10 PUBLIC SERVICES 32
Entrepreneurship 11 Emergency Services 32 Kitimat is a coastal community of about 9,000 people located in the
Social Supports 33
captivating beauty of Northwest BC’s stunning and rugged landscape.
HOUSING 12 Other Public Services 33
Our community sits at the head of the Douglas Channel next to the
Housing Taxes & Support 12 Garbage & Recycling 34
How to Find Housing 12
Kitimat River and is surrounded by mountains.
Neighbourhoods 13 PLACES OF WORSHIP 35 Kitimat is abound with natural opportunities. Beyond being situated in a spectacular
natural setting which provides ample opportunity for recreation and enjoyment, we
TRANSPORTATION 14 LIFE IN NORTHWEST BC 36 have a growing local economy that provides abundant employment and business
Transportation Options 14 opportunities. Since its inception, Kitimat has been a key pillar of the regional and
Everything You Need 36
provincial economy. Our robust industrial sector translates to high paying employment
Key NWBC Cities Close to Kitimat 37 and business opportunities.
ENTERTAINMENT 15 Top Regional Events & Celebrations 38
& RECREATION Our planned community provides comfortable, relaxed living with everything you
Arts & Culture 15
STAY CONNECTED 40 and your family need from preschool to retirement including a variety of housing
Outdoor Activities 16 WITH KITIMAT options. Abundant green spaces, an extensive walkway system and carefully balanced
Indoor Activities 21 residential, commercial and industrial areas add to Kitimat’s livability. We have modern
Eat & Drink 23 health care facilities and the average commute to work takes only minutes. Indoor and
outdoor recreation facilities and surrounding wilderness provide plenty of opportunity
Shopping & Services 24 Find more at kitimatbound.ca for an active, outdoor, coastal lifestyle.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO KITIMAT 3
KITIMAT LIVING GUIDE
History & Culture
Kitimat is derived from Git-a-maat (Kitamaat), a Tsimshian description of the
Haisla, which means “People of the Snow.” Prior to colonization, the Kitamaat
band of the Douglas and Devastation channels inhabited the unceded territory
that Kitimat is now situated on.
HAISLA NATION DISTRICT OF KITIMAT
The Haisla, meaning “dwellers downriver,” have Kitimat was built in the 1950s on the unceded
a rich culture and history and have occupied territory of the Haisla Nation to support
lands in Northwest BC for over 9,000 years. construction and operation of a world-class
Today about half of their 1,700 members Alcan aluminum smelter. Our community was
live in Kitamaat Village (about 10 km from designed by renowned city planner Clarence
Kitimat). The modern day Haisla Nation is Stein to facilitate an environment that would
an amalgamation of two historic bands: the attract and retain workers. Our history is
Kitamaat of the Douglas and Devastation steeped in multiculturalism as the developing
channels and the Kitlope of the upper Princess community attracted workers from around the
Royal Channel and Gardner Canal. world. Kitimat remains a welcoming and diverse
place to reside as natural opportunities continue
Living and working on the land and water has to inspire workers and families from across the
always been fundamental to the Haisla way of life. globe to make Kitimat their home.
They have lived off the land and water resources
on their traditional territory for thousands of Over the years, other industries, including
years, and are committed to the preservation of forestry, pulp and paper, and methanol
those resources for future generations. production have made Kitimat their home. In
October 2018, the energy sector arrived when
The Haisla Nation Council has shown support the decision was made by LNG Canada to
for respectful, equitable, and sustainable develop a $40B LNG export facility in Kitimat.
development on their traditional territory. This project is the single largest private sector
They have welcomed the LNG industry onto investment in Canadian history. The investment
their territory by supporting LNG Canada, the is a case of history repeating itself, as Alcan’s
proposed Kitimat LNG project, and through investment in the Kitimat aluminum smelter was
the development of their own proposed Cedar the single largest private investment in Canada’s
LNG project. Throughout the process of LNG history at the time.
speculation and development, the Haisla
have remained committed to protecting the
environment, preserving the area’s natural assets,
and expanding opportunities for their members. ART IS A MAINSTAY OF HAISLA CULTURE
The Haisla Nation has produced a long lineage of
For more information on the Haisla and Kitamaat talented and creative artists, who work to preserve
traditional methods and craft new techniques.
Village, please visit the official Haisla Nation
website: haisla.ca
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IMMIGRANT &
INTERPROVINCIAL
NEWCOMERS
SUPPORT
Moving someplace new can be challenging. There
are excellent resources and supports available to you
as a newcomer to Kitimat, both locally and from the
province of British Columbia.
Provincial Information
The B.C. Newcomers’ Guide provides comprehensive information from the province to ease your
transition. You’ll find information on:
• Finding a place to live • Opening a bank account
• Language services • How to apply for a BC Services card
• Public transportation • Finding medical services
• School registration • Assistance for those that require extra support
The guide is available in various languages: Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, French,
Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog and English.
Visit welcomebc.ca for your copy of the guide.
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Kitimat’s Welcoming Kitimat Community 1. MEDICAL SERVICE PLAN (MSP) 3. SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER (SIN)
Communities Program Services Society Eligibility requirements A SIN is required to work in Canada and/or
Public health insurance is called the Medical to have access to government programs and
This program facilitates community integration Literacy support (English as a second language)
Services Plan (MSP) and is available to eligible benefits. For more information on application
and collaboration by introducing newcomers to is available as well as learning opportunities,
residents. To enroll, you must fall under one of requirements, visit canada.ca. You may also apply
available programs, cultural associations, and immigration settlement assistance and ESL
the following categories: in person; the nearest location is in Terrace.
community opportunities. tutoring to adults 19 years and older.
Service Canada Centre
1515 Kingfisher Avenue 103A - 370 City Centre
Lives in British Columbia Address: 4630 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace
Phone: 250-632-3144 Phone: 250-632-6581
and is physically present Phone: 1-800-622-6232
Web: kitimatcdc.ca Email: kitimatliteracy@telus.net
Resident in the province for at least
Web: kitimatcommunityservices.ca
D º in Checklist
6 months of the calendar
Facebook: @communitycorner
To-Settling
year. 4. VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Interprovincial New Your vehicle must be registered with ICBC
Newcomer Immigrant Dependents include
in order to obtain a B.C. licence plate and
spouses, children and
insurance. Register online at icbc.com.
Register for Medical Service Plan (MSP) 1
Dependent dependent post-secondary
students of eligible
Apply for a BC driver’s licence 2
residents.
5. INSURANCE
Book your BC driver’s licence road test N/A
First
Enrollment and
administration of MSP
Insurance companies are available in Kitimat.
Nations
Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) 3 N/A
Resident
is done through the First
Nations Health Authority.
Envision Insurance
Address: 956 Wakashan Avenue
Find housing
Individuals who hold a
Phone: 250-639-4739
Web: envisionfinancial.ca
Register vehicle with Insurance Company British Columbia (ICBC) 4 Temporary
Resident
study and/or work permit.
Permits must be valid for a
Kitimat Insurance Services
Address: 244 City Centre
Purchase insurance (medical, home, vehicle, etc.) 5
minimum of 6 months.
Phone: 250-632-4485
Web: insurebc.ca
Register your children in school
To obtain an MSP application form or to apply
online, visit: gov.bc.ca
Apply for the Child Tax Benefit for children under 18 years old 6 N/A
6. CHILD TAX BENEFIT
Register at a family doctor
2. BC DRIVER’S LICENCE The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is administered
by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This
Purchase a pet licence
You have 90 days to switch over your licence
once you move to B.C. and are able to drive with
tax-free monthly payment is available to eligible
families to help with the cost of raising children
Open a bank account N/A
an existing, valid licence in the interim. For more
information, visit icbc.com.
under 18 years of age. For more information,
visit canada.ca.
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ECONOMY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP international trade, visit Kitimat’s investment
portal at kitimat.ecdev.org or contact the
Economic Development Department at
Kitimat is in a period of prolonged growth and
EMPLOYMENT
250-632-8921 or email edo@kitimat.ca.
there is a high demand for new businesses across
sectors to serve the community. Other resources for starting a business include:
HOW TO OPEN AND OPERATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
YOUR BUSINESS IN KITIMAT Promotes and protects business community
Join the
interests to help make Kitimat a great place to
EMPLOYMENT Take advantage of natural opportunities in Kitimat. work and live.
Boom Finding the perfect job can be a journey. There
are resources to assist with your job search in
Kitimat:
The District of Kitimat also works confidentially
with businesses and investors. For further
assistance with your new business start-up,
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Provides information, support, and financial
lending for business start-up, expansion or
With the construction of Canada’s relocation, or site selection for industrial or continuance.
BC JOBS
first LNG export facility, there are
BC Jobs is the largest job board in Western
plenty of opportunities for businesses Canada.
to thrive in Kitimat. It is anticipated
that the community will experience CANADA JOB BANK
Job Bank is Canada’s national employment
a prolonged period of industrial service, available as a website and mobile app.
development as numerous large scale
industrial projects are lined up to take DISTRICT OF KITIMAT
District of Kitimat website hosts information on
advantage of natural opportunities.
major local employers and employment services.
Kitimat is in a period of growth.
KITIMAT VALLEY INSTITUTE (KVI)
This translates into opportunities:
Kitimat Valley Institute provides job
• Start up a business placement services as well as efficient training
• Progress your career opportunities that meet academic, industry and
• Find well-paying rewarding employment institutional training needs.
Business services are presently in high demand SKILLED TRADES EMPLOYMENT
to serve community residents, visitors and PROGRAM (STEP)
industrial workforces alike. This demand is The Skilled Trades Employment Program helps
expected to grow in the coming years as the you get job-ready with construction resume
number of people in Kitimat is poised to double writing tips, interview skill building, and advice
during this period of hyperactivity. from those in the skilled trades industry.
As businesses find opportunities in Kitimat, they WORKBC
also need to find employees. All of the economic WorkBC helps people find jobs, explore career
activity in our community has created a strong options and improve their skills. It’s the most
demand for employees across sectors. comprehensive database of B.C. job postings
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HOUSING
Kitimat Council determines the tax rate for the
community. Your property value and tax rate are
multiplied to determine taxes owing.
Kitimat offers a range of
Neighborhoods
Key information about property taxes in Kitimat:
housing options to meet your • Property tax notices are mailed out in May
each year.
• Your property tax includes school and Cable Car
family’s needs. Whether you Regional District taxes. We collect these
Kitimat is divided into five residential
neighbourhoods. Whether you are Rural subdivision, river boat launch, 4H
taxes on their behalf. fairgrounds, river fishing, playground
are looking to rent your first • Residential water and garbage fees are
looking to invest, purchase, build or
rent – we have options at affordable
also included in your property tax. Seniors
apartment or purchase your receive a 10% discount. prices. Whitesail
Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary
• Payment must be received by the District
retirement acreage, you can of Kitimat by 5:00 p.m. on the property tax
School, Kitimat Valley Institute, Hirsch
Creek Golf and Winter Club, Coho
due date or a 10% penalty is charged. Flats and Smith Street hiking trails,
find a place to call your own. playgrounds
Learn more about property taxes in Kitimat on
our website kitimat.ca under Municipal Office, Nechako
Housing Taxes
Taxes. Nechako Elementary School,
St. Anthony's Catholic School, Kitimat
City High, skateboard park, playgrounds,
& Support
a neighbourhood shopping and service
How To Find
centre & our fire hall
Updated semi-annually, the District of Kitimat
has a Housing Fact Sheet which shows trends in
Housing
new dwelling construction, real estate, and rental
We have several real estate agents and
housing. Data has been tracked since the 1990’s
community pages and groups to support you in City
which helps you to see how industrial changes
finding your new home: Centre
have impacted our housing market.
REAL ESTATE AGENCIES Kildala
Visit kitimat.ca under Our Community, Housing Kildala Elementary School, downtown core,
for a copy of the Housing Fact Sheet Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre, Riverlodge
• Century 21
Recreation Centre, Kitimat Ice Rink, Tamitik
• Re/max Kitimat Realty Ice Arena, Kitimat General Hospital, Joe’s
• Real Estate Websites trail, river fishing, playgrounds
PROPERTY TAXES
• Realtor.ca
Property taxes are calculated through a joint Strawberry Meadows
provincial/municipal process. BC Assessment A rural lifestyle in the heart of the
community, Minette Bay West Park
determines the value of your property and the
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TRANSPORTATION ENTERTAINMENT
Kitimat and Kitamaat Village are accessible by air, road and
water. Transportation services are well established and
& RECREATION
provide options for getting from here to your destination. We may be known for having some of the best fishing on
the west coast – but that’s certainly not all there is to do
Transportation TAXI
in Kitimat.
Options Kitimat Taxi
250-632-2100
Valley Taxi
250-639-6464 ARTS &
MUSEUMS
Kitimat Museum & Archives
HANDYDART SERVICE
HandyDART service, a paratransit system
BUS
CULTURE Address: 293 City Centre
Phone: 250-632-8950
Email: info@kitimatmuseum.ca
Public transit buses are operated by BC Transit
provided through BC Transit, is available to those Kitimat maintains a vibrant and diverse arts Web: kitimatmuseum.ca
and run seven days a week on fixed routes
who are unable to safely navigate conventional and culture scene with public art, exhibitions, Instagram: @kitimatmuseum
throughout Kitimat with connections to regional
public transit. A Medical Verification form may be concerts, theatre, a pottery studio, and many Facebook: @kitimatmuseum
services.
required. Visit bctransit.com for more information. more cultural programs and experiences.
Imaginative residents, modern infrastructure
MARINAS TOURS
BC Transit - HandyDART and a strong regional presence of the Haisla
250-632-4449 First Nation together provide an ideal
MK Bay Marina is a full service marina located Rio Tinto Smelter Tours
Service Hours: environment for artistic and cultural endeavors.
10 minutes from Kitimat on the Haisla First Address: 1 Smeltersite Road
Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm |
Nation territory. MK Bay Marina offers short Phone: 250-639-8383
Holidays, Regular Service THEATRE
and long-term moorage, boat launching, truck Web: riotinto.com
and trailer parking, full service camping and
AIRPORT Mount Elizabeth Theatre
seafood processing. For more information visit
Address: 1491 Kingfisher Avenue PUBLIC LIBRARY
mkbaymarina.ca.
Kitimat Airpark Phone: 250-632-7887
The Kitimat Airpark is a registered airport in the Mobile: 250-639-6775 Kitimat Public Library
Hospital Beach Boat Launch is a free boat
Canadian Flight Supplement operated by the Email: metconcerts@mac.com Address: 940 Wakashan Avenue
launch located just past Rio Tinto on the west
Kitimat Flying Club. The Airpark boasts a 3000 x Web: mountelizabeththeatre.com Phone: 250-632-8985
side of the channel. This free-launch is provided
50 ft gravel surface runway. Facebook: @mountelizabeththeatre Email: ask@kitimatlibrary.ca
to the community by Rio Tinto and is on Rio
Web: kitimatlibrary.ca
Tinto’s property.
Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) Facebook: @kitimatlibrary
ART GALLERIES
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat is a
Minette Bay Marina is a private marina located 5
modern, newly renovated and expanded airport
minutes from Kitimat towards Kitamaat Village. Sammy Robinson Gallery
offering several flights a day throughout the
For more information visit kitimatchamber.ca. Address: 416 Haisla Avenue
province.
Phone: 250-632-9790
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OUTDOOR
• 45 km of paths that wind through the
community SPORTS FIELDS CAMPGROUNDS
• Skateboard and bike park
ACTIVITIES • Many playgrounds throughout town Kitimat has five soccer fields
• One soccer field located at Riverlodge
Recreation Centre
HIRSCH CREEK PARK CAMPGROUND
Phone: 250-632-8955
Season: May 15 to September 15
Our location at the head of the Douglas Channel PARKS • Four fields at the Bill Rich Soccer Fields (weather dependent)
and next to the Kitimat River makes us a
sport fisher’s paradise with access to salt and ADVENTURE PARKS Kitimat has six baseball diamonds RADLEY PARK CAMPGROUND
freshwater fishing within minutes of downtown. There are 22 adventure parks. • Three at Riverlodge Recreation Centre Phone: 250-632-8955
Whether you are fishing the mouth of the Kitimat • Three at Nechako School Season: May 15 to September 15
River, floating in a drift boat, or choose to walk CENTENNIAL PARK (weather dependent)
to one of the hot spots on the river bank, the Built in 1971 to commemorate the 100th Kitimat has seven tennis courts
excitement of pulling in the big one always looms. anniversary of British Columbia’s entry into • Three at Riverlodge Recreation Centre For more information and to reserve a campsite,
Confederation. • Two at Nechako Centre visit reserve.campgroundbooking.com
Hike along the shores of the Douglas Channel, • Two at Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary
the banks of the Kitimat River, or climb the trail COGHLIN PARK School
to the crystal clear mountain lakes of Robinson Haisla Boulevard scenic lookout with
Ridge. Kitimat is situated on the edge of the spectacular views of the Douglas Channel from To book, call the Riverlodge Recreation
Great Bear Rainforest and there is plenty of the manicured gardens of Coghlin Parks. Centre at 250-632-8970
opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural
environment. Remember to take your camera! GIANT SPRUCE PARK
Located on the shores of the Kitimat River
Parks,
floodplain, the remains of a previously registered
“largest living Sitka Spruce in B.C.” can be found
in the park.
Campgrounds HERITAGE PARK
& Sports Fields
Tribute to many of the different multicultural
groups who reside in Kitimat. Located in front
of the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor
Information Centre.
The Kitimat region is home to coastal parks,
protected areas, and heritage conservancies
KULDO DOG PARK
accessible by land. Others are more remote and
The Kuldo Dog Park is located on Kuldo
accessible only by water.
Boulevard across from Driftwood Street. Please
read the Dog Park rules prior to visiting.
Kitimat boasts park spaces suitable for all
members of the family, including:
KITIMAT SK8 PARK
• Outdoor wading pools and green space An outdoor park for those on skateboards, bikes,
throughout the community scooters and rollerblades.
• 4 Heritage Walkway Circle Tours to
experience the history of this planned Visit the BC Parks website for a comprehensive
community list of parks in the Kitimat area.
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Fishing FRESHWATER
Kitimat River has plenty of fish stocks 12 months
of the year offering some of the finest steelhead,
Walking & Hiking
Our location at the head of the salmon, and trout fishing in British Columbia! Hike along the shores of the Douglas Channel, the banks of the Kitimat River or climb the trail to the
crystal clear mountain lakes of Robinson Ridge.
Douglas Channel and next to the SALTWATER
Kitimat River makes us a sport
fisher’s paradise. Enjoy some of the
Some of the largest halibut on the B.C. coast
are found in the protected waters of the Inside TRAILS There are hundreds of kilometers of trails to explore in and around Kitimat.
Some of the more popular trails include:
Passage. Dungeness crab, snapper, and prawns
world’s best fly fishing in the pristine can be found as well! Trail Name Difficulty Distance Type Highlight
Kitimat wilderness, or—for the more
adventurous—try the many remote HATCHERY
Trail to Clague Mountain
The fish hatchery works to enhance our Clague Mountain Trail Hard 8km One-way
with overnight cabins
fly-in areas that provide spectacular chinook, coho, chum, steelhead, and cutthroat
scenery and tranquility. With easy populations.
Coho Flats Easy 2km One-way Trail to the Kitimat River
access just minutes from downtown,
Kitimat River Fish Hatchery
fishing before or after work is now a Phone: 250-639-9888 Fisherman’s Trail Intermediate 3.5km One-Way
Crosses rugged rock terrain with
short up and down pitches.
possibility. Web: pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Short 400m walk to the
Hirsch Creek Canyon Trail Easy 400m-4km One-way canyon viewpoint or a longer
route through forest
Charters, Guides & Eco Tours Excellent picnic spot and to
Hirsch Creek Park Trail Easy 1.5km Loop view a coastal old-growth
Blue Heron Charters North Pacific Transport & Eco-Tours forest and large trees.
Phone: 250-639-9359 or 250-639-5101 Phone: 250-639-1000
Email: jcjse@telus.net Email: marcyoung@citywest.ca Runs down the east bank of
Web: blueheroncharters.com Joe’s Trail Easy 3.5km One-Way the Kitimat River to the end
of the Lower Dyke Road.
Ocean Breeze Charters
Kitimat Adventures Phone: 250-632-4507
Follows along a ridge and
Phone: 250-639-4277 Email: savila@live.ca
Mount Elizabeth Trail Hard 10.9km One-way then drops into a saddle
Email: tjhittel@telus.net before final summit climb.
Web: kitimatlodge.com/fishing Reliable Guide and Charters Ltd.
Phone: 250-632-1275 Descends through old cut
Kingfish Westcoast Adventures Ltd. Email: wakita@telus.net North Cove Trail Intermediate 3.2km One-way
blocks and old-growth forests.
Phone: 250-639-4555 Web: reliableguideandcharters.com
Toll-free: 1-877-781-4555 Follows the old road/ATV trail
Email: info@fishinginkitimat.com Tookus-Inn Lodging & Charters North Hirsch Creek Trail Easy 1.5km One-Way up the north side of the creek
Web: fishinginkitimat.com Phone: 250-632-2345 and to the logging bridge.
Email: tookus-inn@telus.net
Nautical West Sport Fishing Web: tookusinn.com Pine Creek Trail Intermediate 1-2km Loop Upper and lower loops are 1km
Phone: 250-632-4547
Email: reservations@nauticalwest.com Trail that follows the south
South Hirsch Creek Trail Easy 2km One-Way
Web: nauticalwest.com side of Hirsch Creek
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SITES Winter Activities SNOWMOBILING CURLING
The Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club has four
MOORE CREEK FALLS
Imagine a morning of cross country skiing with KITIMAT SNOWMOBILE CLUB curling sheets and hosts a variety of league
Located just across from Rio Tinto’s BC Works
the sunrise following you down trails, and an Email: kitimatsnow@gmail.com nights, open times, and bonspiels for the public
main office building, Moore Creek Falls is a
afternoon of sledding to cabins on snow covered Facebook: @KitimatSnow to attend.
photographer’s delight. Climb the rugged
mountains. From Kitimat you also have easy
staircase carved into the hillside, and the sound
of snowmelt water rushing down the banks will
access to downhill and backcountry skiing SNOWSHOEING For more information visit the website or
options. contact the club at 250-632-4242 or
lead you towards the falls.
Snowshoe on Clague Mountain Trail and stay 250-279-4653.
overnight at the backcountry cabin with epic
HOSPITAL BEACH
Hospital Beach (the original site of Kitimat’s
SKIING & views of Kitimat Valley. There are routes for
first hospital) is located just past Rio Tinto’s BC SNOWBOARDING everyone, from novice to more experienced.
Works smelter. It is a popular gathering spot for
visitors and locals during the summer months. Downhill and backcountry skiing, along with
At low tide, you can explore for seashells and snowboarding and nordic skiing, are loved in the
other small sea creatures. area, and we have access to two world class ski
hills near Kitimat.
Kayaking HUDSON BAY MOUNTAIN RESORT
Address: 1181 Main Street
PO Box 492 Smithers, BC
Kayakers who venture out into the Douglas
Phone: 250-847-2058
Channel are rewarded with stunning scenery,
Toll-free: 1-866-575-4669
some wonderful beaches, incredible rock
Email: info@hudsonbaymountain.com
formations, and the chance to see wildlife,
Web: hudsonbaymountain.ca
including whales, on occasion. Rent a kayak
Facebook & Instagram: @hudsonbaymountain
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
from our Visitor Centre.
Twitter: @HudsonBayMtn
YouTube: Hudson Bay Mountain
Golf SHAMES MOUNTAIN
Address: 4805 BC-16, Terrace, BC
AQUATIC CENTRE
Kitimat is home to a picturesque 18 hole golf Phone: 250-635-8754 SAM LINDSAY AQUATIC CENTRE
course meandering through the forest, and a Email: shamesmountain@citywest.ca The District of Kitimat owns and operates Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre – a community swimming
clubhouse where you can finish off the day Web: mymountaincoop.ca/shames-mountain and leisure pool complex attached to Tamitik Arena and one of the best pools in Northwest BC.
with a frosty pint on the outdoor patio. Facebook: @shames.mountain
Instagram: @shamesmountain Features:
HIRSCH CREEK GOLF & WINTER CLUB • 25 m six lane pool • Water park toys • Two squash courts
Address: 2000 Kingfisher Ave SNOW VALLEY NORDIC SKI CLUB • Shallow tank • Lazy river • Racquetball court
Phone: Pro Shop 250-632-4653 | Facebook: Onion Lake Ski Trails • Sauna (extra spacious) • Water slide • Strength training room
Lounge 250-632-4242 (Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club) • Hot tub • Kiddies pool
Web: hirschcreekclub.ca Email: snowvalleynordic@gmail.com • Family change rooms • Leisure pool
Web: snowvalleynordics.com
Address: 396 City Centre Phone: 250-632-8955 Email: recreation@kitimat.ca
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RECREATION CENTRE GYMS & STUDIOS
STUDIOS
RIVERLODGE RECREATION CENTRE GYMS
Riverlodge is Kitimat’s centre for recreation programs, including fitness and sports classes, youth
Dance Kitimat Studio
and preschool programs, workshops and special events. Kitimat Fitness Gym
Email: dancekitimat@hotmail.com
Address: 107 Nechako Ctr
Features: Facebook: @Dance-Kitimat-Studio-Inc
Phone: 250-632-7737
Instagram: @dance_kitimat_studio
• Activity Room: 99-person • Kitchen facilities • Softball fields Web: www.kitimatfitnessgym.com
capacity • Kitimat Senior Centre • Soccer field Instagram: @kitimatfitnessgym
Koi Yoga Studio
• High-speed wireless internet • Kitimat Youth Centre • Tennis courts
Koi Yoga offers a wide variety of classes and
• Community Room: • Pre-kindergarten room • Weight room Pace Yourself Wellness Centre
350-person capacity styles to satisfy and challenge your yoga
• Rock wall • Cardio training room Address: 334 City Centre
practice.
• Gymnasium: 690-person Phone: 250-632-5239
• Saunas: male and female • Equipment rentals Address: 45 Meldrum Street
capacity Web: www.paceyourselfwellness.ca
Phone: 250-279-9090
Facebook: @Pace-Yourself-Fitness-
Address: 654 Columbia Avenue Phone: 250-632-8970
Physiotherapy
ICE ARENAS
elicious
Eat & Drink
Kitimat boasts two ice rinks that collectively extend the ice season to nine months. Available for
user groups or ad-hoc renters generally from the middle of August until mid to late April. Several
arena programs are available between the two facilities.
TAMITIK ICE ARENA KITIMAT ICE RINK (KIR) RESTAURANTS & PUBS
Features: Features:
• First aid room • Four dressing rooms (three with showers) Chalet Restaurant Pizzarama Pizzaria
• Five dressing rooms (four with showers) • Female dressing room with shower 852 Tsimshian Boulevard 171 Nechako Centre
Phone: 250-632-2662 Phone: 250-639-9241
• Heated seating areas • Heated seating area
• Meeting rooms • Public washrooms Chilly & Dancer Pub Rosario’s Restaurant
• Press box • Referee room with shower 874 Tsimshian Boulevard 607 Legion Road
• Referee room (with shower) • Warm room Phone: 250-632-6920 Phone: 250-632-4980
• Skate sharpening service • Building and viewing area accessible to those rosarios.ca
• Two concessions with disabilities Chop Suey Kitchen
Sushi J
• Seating capacity is 600 with standing room 426 Enterprise Avenue
• Two sets of public washrooms 248 City Centre
for 200 more Phone: 250-632-6666
• Dry floor available for summer season Phone: 250-639-1134
• Handicapped accessible with viewing area Fortune Kitchen
Address: 400 City Centre The Creek Bar & Grill
• Seating capacity for 1977 with standing 410 Enterprise Avenue 2000 Kingfisher Avenue
Phone: 250-632-8955
room for 400 more Phone: 250-632-3828 Phone: 250-632-4242
• Walking track, 169 metres
Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual Wee Geordies Pub
Address: 396 City Centre 525 Mountainview Square 178 Nechako Centre
Phone: 250-632-8955 Phone: 778-631-2391 Phone: 250-632-4277
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Shopping GROCERY STORES Nechako Barber Shop
Address: 105 Nechako Centre
Important
Phone: 250-632-6160
Information
& Services
Kildala Grocery Ltd.
Address: 19 Babine Street Phoenix Rising Healing
Phone : 250-632-2442 Address: 237 City Centre LEISURE GUIDE
Kyle’s NoFrills Phone: 778-631-2393 The District of Kitimat offers a seasonal Leisure
SHOPPING Address: 194 City Centre Snipz Salon Guide in December, April, and August. You can
Phone: 250-632-2576 Address: Suite 211-276 City Centre find the guide at kitimat.ca under Recreation
& SERVICES Save-On-Foods Phone: 778-818-0319 and Leisure Leisure Guide.
Address: 535 Mountainview Square Lace Beauty Lounge
Kitimat has a variety of shopping Phone: 250-632-2255 BE BEAR AWARE
Address: 556 Mountainview Square
B.C. is bear country. Expect to see bears
and modern service options to meet Phone: 250-632-4373
Tony’s Specialties around Kitimat, sometimes moving through the
your daily needs. Kitimat has key Address: 101 Nechako Centre Tech Hair Design community. Don’t feed the bears!
commercial centres including City Phone: 250-639-9569 Address: 101-370 City Centre
If you see a bear in a residential area:
Centre, Mountainview Square, and Phone: 250-639-0087
• Stay calm. Usually the bear is just passing
Nechako Centre.
BANKING Teresa’s House Of Beauty
Address: 321 City Centre
through the area and if no food is available, it
will move on.
Kitimat has a large selection of unique and BMO Bank of Montreal Phone: 250-632-4247 • Keep away from the bear and warn others to
independent businesses many of which Address: 374 City Centre keep away. Bring children and pets indoors.
are featured on the Love Kitimat website Phone: 250-632-4604 Vitality Spa & Clinic
Address: 360 City Centre • To report a conflict with wildlife that threatens
lovekitimat.com.
CIBC Phone: 250-632-2289 public safety, call the conservation officer
Address: 291 City Centre Web: vitalitykitimat.ca immediately so that proactive education and
CITY CENTRE conservation efforts can be used.
Phone: 250-632-8610
City Centre, including the City Centre
Mall, is one of Kitimat’s popular meeting, Envision Financial Preventing Problems with Bears
Community
shopping and public spaces. Kitimat’s city Address: 954 Wakashan Avenue Local provincial conservation officers estimate
centre provides services from independent Phone: 250-639-4700 that half the calls they receive about nuisance
bears are garbage related. Please take
Groups & Clubs
retail outlets, banks, restaurants,
RBC Financial Group
professional and municipal offices. responsibility for your bear attractants.
Address: 378 City Centre
Phone: 250-639-9281 Conservation Officer
MOUNTAINVIEW SQUARE Phone: 877-952-7277
Scotiabank
Mountainview Square is located right Many of our residents contribute their More Bear Aware info available at wildsafebc.com
Address: 201 City Centre
next to Kitimat’s city centre and offers Phone: 250-632-8420 time and energy to provide a variety of
a variety of business services such as programs and services that help make FIREWORKS
professional services, food and beverage,
Kitimat a great place to live. There are Fireworks are permitted in Kitimat during select
and retail.
SALON/SPAS clubs and groups related to arts and times. Please familiarize yourself with fireworks
safety rules.
Hair Essentials culture, sports, and community services,
NECHAKO CENTRE
Address: 105 Nechako Centre from youth to senior.
Nechako Centre is a business centre Purchase dates
Phone: 250-632-4373
located in the heart of the Nechako Dec. 24–31 | Jun. 22–Jul. 1 | Oct. 24 – Oct. 31
neighbourhood. Nechako Centre offers a Lynn’s Hair Flair A full list of clubs and groups is available at
variety of services including professional Address: 354 City Centre kitimat.ca under Recreation and Leisure, Clubs Discharge dates
services, food and beverage, and retail. Phone: 250-632-3444 and Community Groups. Dec. 31 | Jul. 1 | Oct. 31
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EDUCATION Post
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN
BRITISH COLUMBIA
& CHILDCARE Secondary
The University of Northern British Columbia
offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate
learning opportunities and has a campus in
Terrace, only a 45 minute drive from Kitimat.
COAST MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
Education available in Kitimat ranges from childcare to Accredited post-secondary institution with 4837 Keith Avenue - Terrace, BC, V8G 1K7
post-secondary education. small class sizes offering health and human
services programs; online programs; university
Phone: 250-615-5578
Toll-free: 1-800-697-7388
credit programs, trades foundation and Email: northwest@unbc.ca
apprenticeship programs. Web: unbc.ca
Schools
MOUNT ELIZABETH MIDDLE
& SECONDARY SCHOOL
Innovative and flexible mobile training available. The
closest campus to Kitimat is located in Terrace.
KITIMAT VALLEY INSTITUTE
Kitimat Valley Institute is a professional
Public school. 7-12. development center that provides job
There are both public and independent Address: 1491 Kingfisher Avenue 5331 McConnell Ave - Terrace, BC, V8G 4X2 placement services as well as efficient training
school options in Kitimat from Phone: 250-632-6174 Phone: 250-635-6511 opportunities that meet academic, industry and
kindergarten to grade 12. Web: mountelizabeth.cmsd.bc.ca Toll-free: 1-877-277-2288 institutional training needs.
Email: info@coastmountaincollege.ca
Elementary Schools ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Web: coastmountaincollege.ca Address: 1352 Alexander Avenue
Private school. K-9. Facebook & Instagram: @coastmountaincollege Phone: 250-639-9199
KILDALA ELEMENTARY Address: 1750 Nalabila Boulevard Twitter: @cmtncollege Email: admin@kves.ca
Public school. K-6. Offers French immersion. Phone: 250-632-6313 YouTube: Coast Mountain College Web: kves.ca
Address: 803 Columbia Avenue Web: stanthonysschoolkitimat.com
Phone: 250-632-6194
Childcare
Web: kildala.cmsd.bc.ca
NECHAKO ELEMENTARY
Public school. K-6.
Address: 61 Nightingale Street Kitimat has an excellent array of
Phone: 250-632-2912 childcare facilities with bilingual options.
Web: nechako.cmsd.bc.ca We will also soon be the first community
in British Columbia to offer 24-hour
Middle & childcare to support families employed in
Secondary Schools shift work.
KITIMAT CITY HIGH For a comprehensive list of all childcare facilities
Alternate school. 9-12. in Kitimat, please visit Northern Health’s
Address: 1426 Cormorant Avenue website; on the left side under Community Care
Phone: 250-632-2811 Licensing click on Community Care Facilities and
Web: kitimatcityhigh.cmsd.bc.ca then choose Kitimat.
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HEALTH &
WELLNESS SERVICES
Kitimat has a range of accessible health and wellness
services to serve all its residents.
Hospital Clinics
& Clinics PHYSICIANS
City Centre Medical Clinic
Kitimat General Hospital Drs. Feenan & Mills
Address: 284 City Centre
Phone: 250-632-6131
The Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre
Knight Chiropractic Inc.
(KGH) is a modern, Level 4 trauma centre PHYSIOTHERAPISTS,
Dr. Huang Address: 101-180 Nechako Centre
providing emergency care and medical services MASSAGE & OTHERS
Address: 570 Mountainview Square Phone: 250-632-4773
to the community of Kitimat. KGH is managed
Phone: 250-632-2118
through Northern Health. Features include: Kitimat General Hospital
Vitality Spa & Clinic
Address: 920 Lahakas Boulevard
• 24/7 emergency department Drs. Kay & Van Schalkwyk Address: 360 City Centre
Phone: 250-632-3181
• 22 acute care beds; 2 for maternity Address: 970 Lahakas Boulevard Phone: 250-632-2289
• 36 complex and residential care beds Phone: 250-632-8679 Web: vitalitykitimat.ca
Pace Yourself Wellness Centre
• Bone density scanning Address: 334 City Centre
• Lab Mountainview Medical Clinic
Phone: 250-632-5239 DENTISTS
Drs. van der Westhuyzen, Wahl & van Rensburg
• Occupational therapy Web: paceyourselfwellness.ca
Address: 568 Mountainview Square
• Observation/seclusion room Drs. Gottschling & Stevenson
Phone: 250-632-3135
• Recovery room Vitality Spa & Clinic Address: 201-180 Nechako Centre
• Recreational therapist Address: 360 City Centre Phone: 250-632-4641
For a comprehensive list of physicians in
• Rehabilitation-physiotherapy Phone: 250-632-2289 Web: yourgreatsmiles.ca
Kitimat, please check the College of Physicians
• Operating rooms Web: vitalitykitimat.ca
and Surgeons of British Columbia’s website.
Dr. Feldhoff
• Ultrasound
Address: 302-180 Nechako Centre
• Visiting digital mammography service OPTOMETRISTS CHIROPRACTORS
Phone: 250-639-9303
• X-ray
Fusion Eye Care Pace Yourself Wellness Centre
Dr. Rinquinha
920 Lahakas Blvd South Address: 558 Mountainview Square Address: 334 City Centre
Address: 301-180 Nechako Centre
Phone: 250-632-2121 Phone: 250-632-2821 Phone: 250-632-5239
Phone: 250-632-4631
Web: northernhealth.ca Web: fusioneyedoctors.com Web: paceyourselfwellness.ca
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Mental Health Kitimat Child & Youth Mental Health
Intake Clinic (CYMH) Senior Homes Kitimat Community Development
Support & Assisted
Centre Society
795 South Lahakas Blvd
Address: 1515 Kingfisher Avenue
Phone: 250-632-7256
Phone: 250-632-3144 ext. 216
Services Kitimat Community Development
Centre Society Living
Web: kitimatcdc.ca
Mountainview Lodge
1515 Kingfisher Ave
Address: 920 Lahakas Blvd S
There are local programs, services and Phone: 250-632-3144 Kitimat is committed to supporting its Phone: 250-632-8357
resources in Kitimat, along with those seniors and has a variety of services
Pharmacies
available through Northern Health and Mental Health Family Resource Centre including educational and recreational
the First Nations Health Authority. Operated by British Columbia Schizophrenia
activities, programs, special events,
Society (BCSS).
BC 211 Phone: 1-888-888-0029 and programs to help seniors remain
independent. Rainforest Wellness Pharmacy
BC 211 helps you find information on services Address: 327 City Centre
related to: Tamitik Status of Women
Kitimat Senior Citizens Association Phone: 250-632-2914
350-370 City Centre
• Addiction • Financial Address: 658 Columbia Avenue
Phone: 250-632-8787
Assistance Phone: 250-632-3405 Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
• Abuse Email: info@tamitik.ca
• Housing Web: kitimatseniors.com Address: 535 Mountainview Sq
• Counselling
• Language Classes Phone: 250-632-2255
• Employment
Legal Assistance Delta King Place
Assistance CRISIS SUPPORT
Address: 701 Mountainview Sq Shoppers Drug Mart
Web: bc211.ca First Nations Health Authority Phone: 250-632-6705 Address: 120 City Centre
Phone: 1-855-550-5454 Web: deltakingplace.ca Phone: 250-632-6177
COUNSELLING SUPPORT OPTIONS Web: fnha.ca
Adult Mental Health & Addictions
Kids Help Phone
Address: 920 South Lahakas Blvd
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Phone: 250-632-3181
Web: kidshelpphone.ca
(Text, Messenger, and Live Chat are available)
Alcohol & Drug Information
& Referral Services (BC-Wide)
Kuu-us Crisis Line Society
Phone: 1-800-663-1441
For Indigenous people throughout BC
Horizon House Club of Mental Health Phone: 1-800-588-8717
Operated by Northern Health.
Phone: 250-632-7584 Northern BC Crisis Line
Phone: 1-888-562-1214
Kitimat Victim Services Web: crisis-centre.ca
Address: 888 South Lahakas Blvd
Phone: 250-639-2122 WAVAW Crisis Line
For Survivors of Sexual Assault
Phone: 1-877-392-7583
Web: wavaw.ca
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SEARCH & RESCUE FOOD BANK
Kitimat Land Search & Rescue Kitimat Food Bank
Phone: 250-632-8945 Address: 276 City Centre
Phone: 250-632-6611
Kitimat Marine Search & Rescue
Kitimat Good Food Box
Email: rcmsar63kitimat@gmail.com
Phone: 250-632-3144
Other Public
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Services
The District of Kitimat uses Voyent Alert which
is a multi-purpose communications service.
The primary purpose is to provide emergency
communications information but users can
now also register to receive non-emergency SNOW REMOVAL
notifications from the District of Kitimat. For
The District of Kitimat’s Public Works
more information or to register visit kitimat.ca
Department is responsible for keeping main
Social
roads clear of snow and clears residential
streets on a daily basis. Pedestrian walkways
and sidewalks are also cleared frequently.
PUBLIC Crime Stoppers/Tips
1-800-222-8477
Supports Winter rainfall helps keep roads bare and
reduces snowfall accumulation on the ground.
SERVICES
Crisis Line (Northern BC)
HOUSING SUBSIDIES & FUNDS ANIMAL CONTROL
1-888-562-1214
The District of Kitimat has a comprehensive list Animal control services in Kitimat are under
1-800-SUICIDE (BC-Wide) of affordable housing funds and subsidies for contract to the Kitimat Community Humane
1-800-784-2433 Kitimat residents. Learn more at kitimat.ca. Society (KCHS). KCHS responds to and provides
Emergency
shelter to animals in distress.
Dunmore Place (Women’s Shelter)
250-632-6070 TEMPORARY HOUSING OPTIONS
Kitimat Community Humane Society
Services Ministry of Children & Family Development
Children Help Line
1-800-663-9122
Kitimat’s shelter is operated by the Kitimat
Community Development Centre Society.
Address: 1000 Eurocan Way
Phone: 250-632-7373
Cold Weather Shelter (Douglas Place)
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Poison Control Centre Address: 480 City Centre
1-800-567-8911 Phone: 250-632-3144
For all emergencies: dial 911 for assistance
from police, fire or ambulance. Victim Link (multi-lingual)
1-800-563-0808 COMMUNITY GARDEN
Be prepared to provide the following
information: Kitimat Community Garden
• Address • Phone • Detailed
FIRE & AMBULANCE Address: 1332 Lahakas Boulevard North
of incident number information Phone: 250-632-8940 (Non-emergency calls) Phone: 250-632-9107
32 PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES 33KITIMAT LIVING GUIDE
Garbage & PLACES OF WORSHIP
Recycling Kitimat has several places of worship and faith based
CURBSIDE COLLECTION communities available. For more information visit Places
The District of Kitimat provides curbside garbage, of Worship at kitimat.ca
yard waste, and recycling collection in the
community. For more information look under Our
CHURCHES Kitimat Mountain View Alliance Church
Community/Garbage and Recycling at kitimat.ca RECYCLING CENTRES
Address: 1332 Lahakas Boulevard North
Christ Church Anglican Phone: 250-632-4658
DISPOSAL Kitimat Understanding The Environment
Address: 1739 Gyrfalcon Avenue
(KUTE) (Public recycling centre)
Phone: 250-632-7812 Kitimat Pentecostal Fellowship
Landfill KUTE accepts the following materials:
Address: 1340 Kingfisher Avenue
Kitimat has a landfill that is free to use for
• Paper and cardboard Christ the King Catholic Church Phone: 250-632-5623
non-commercial, residential waste. For more
• Styrofoam Address: 1760 Nalabila Boulevard
information and for landfill hours visit kitimat.ca
Phone: 250-632-2215 Kitimat Presbyterian Church
and Recycling/Landfill • Electronics
Address: 1274 Nalabila Boulevard
• Small appliances and power tools
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Phone: 250-632-2044
Disposal Segregation • Paint
Address: 823 Kuldo Boulevard
Refuse must be segregated and deposited in • Light bulbs and fixtures Phone: 778-818-0302 Pacific Cornerstone Baptist Church
specific locations as shown by the directional • Batteries and cell phones Address: 2109 Forest Avenue
signs at the site. Not accepted at the site: • Smoke and CO2 alarms First Baptist Church (downstairs in the Chamber of Commerce)
• Clean cardboard Address: 840 Columbia Avenue Phone: 250-639-7711
• Anti-freeze solvents Address: 314 Railway Avenue Phone: 250-632-6014
Phone: 250-632-6633 Redeemer Lutheran Church
• Paint
Haisla Pentecostal Assembly Address: 1474 Nalabila Boulevard
• Friable asbestos
Kitimat Bottle Depot (public recycling centre) Address: 1103 Tweedsmuir Avenue Phone: 250-632-6962
• Used motor oil
Kitimat Bottle Depot is the community’s primary Phone: 250-632-6074
location to recycle beverage containers and
MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL
many other products. For more information on Haisla United Church
hours and accepted materials visit return-it.ca. Address: 137 Owekeno St - Kitamaat Village OTHER FAITH-BASED
Kal Tire
Address: 428 Enterprise Avenue Phone: 250-632-2555 COMMUNITIES
Address: 236 Enterprise Avenue
Phone: 250-632-3377
Phone: 250-632-2151
Harvest Church Kitimat Sikh Society
Snow Valley Ford Sales Kitimat Food Share Program Address: 193 Nechako Centre Address: 1600 Nalabila Boulevard
Address: 405 Enterprise Avenue Phone: 250-279-4357 Phone: 250-632-5501 Phone: 250-632-4350
Phone: 250-632-6181
Tamitik Status of Women - Free Store Kitimat First United Church Kitimat Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness
For more information, contact the recycling Address: 350-370 City Centre Address: 1180 Kingfisher Avenue Address: 134 Baxter Avenue
hotline at 1-800-667-4321. Phone: 250-632-8787 Phone: 250-632-7149 Phone: 250-632-3573
34 PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES / PLACES OF WORSHIP 35KITIMAT LIVING GUIDE
LIFE IN KEY CITIES
NORTHWEST BC THAT ARE CLOSE TO KITIMAT
A region NATURE & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
• Over 10 million hectares of some of the
Terrace Prince Rupert
that offers
Snapshot: Located along the mighty Snapshot: A coastal port city nestled into
most picturesque and sublime nature Skeena River, the second largest river in a mountain, surrounded by the Great Bear
vistas in the province filled with mountains, British Columbia, Terrace is surrounded by Rainforest, and just a boat ride away from
everything
ocean, rivers and lakes. mountain peaks, rivers, lakes, and wildlife. where you can spot grizzly bears, wolves,
orcas and humpbacks.
• World-class skiing and snowboarding, Popular Activities: Shopping, hiking, single-
you need
hiking, fishing, camping, kayaking, mountain track mountain biking, fishing, downhill Popular Activites: Ocean fishing, boating and
and backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, and seaplane tours, wildlife viewing, kayaking,
biking and plenty of clubs and community
Riverboat Days. hiking, arts and culture tours, and Sea Fest.
groups for all adventure enthusiasts.
Amenities: Airport, dining and restaurant Amenities: Port, marinas, airport, dining and
Kitimat has countless attractions and options, a wide range of retail shopping restaurant options, waterfront boardwalk
amenities making it an ideal place to EDUCATION options, farmers market, art galleries, and with shopping, art galleries, and the Museum
Shames Mountain Resort. of Northern BC.
call home. Adding to the appeal of the • University of Northern British Columbia
community is the region in which it is (UNBC) has specialized satellite campuses Dist. from Kitimat 60 km = 45 min drive Dist. from Kitimat 205 km = 2h 15 min drive
situated. Northwest BC is a spectacular and facilities throughout the region.
backdrop for you to build the next phase
• Coast Mountain College (formerly
in your life’s adventure. The region is truly
remarkable in its synergistic offerings of
Northwest Community College) offers a The Hazeltons Smithers
different selection of learning opportunities, Snapshot: A cluster of three unique Snapshot: Located at the base of stunning
vast pristine wilderness and desirable including many trade options. communities situated in the culturally Hudson Bay Mountain, Smithers offers
modern-day amenities. significant Kispiox Valley, the Hazeltons outstanding year-round outdoor recreational
• A mix of public, private and religious
offer a fascinating mix of diverse historical pursuits coupled with cultural offerings.
Northwest BC Highlights schools from elementary to high school,
including full French immersion, depending
cultures and stunning mountain landscapes. Popular Activities: Fishing and hunting,
Popular Activities: First Nations historical downhill, backcountry, and cross-
HEALTHCARE on the community. country skiing, mountain biking, golfing,
sites, fishing, hiking, single-track mountain
biking, snowmobiling, hunting, agriculture snowmobiling, canoeing and kayaking,
• Four hospitals in the region and a number
AMENITIES tours, sightseeing, and the Kispiox Music shopping, and live music.
of health and wellness centres in smaller
communities with physicians to provide • Northwest Regional Airport Terrace- Festival. Amenities: Merchant focused downtown,
dining and restaurant options, airport,
basic and follow-up care. Kitimat is a modern, newly renovated and Amenities: ‘Ksan historical village, Hagwilget art galleries, museum, farmer’s market,
expanded airport offering several flights a suspension bridge, Kispiox totem poles, Hudson’s Bay Mountain Resort, Hankin-
• Over 26 resident and visiting specialists
day throughout the province historic downtown, and farmers market. Evelyn Backcountry Ski Area.
within the region.
• High-speed internet is becoming standard Dist. from Kitimat 200 km = 2h 15 min drive Dist. from Kitimat 260 km = 2h 45 min drive
• New, state of the art hospital in Terrace to
throughout the region. Advocacy work is
be operational by 2024 and will include a
underway to ensure broadband and cellular
trauma center.
• Oncology, dialysis & MRI services in place.
service is available to all residents and
businesses of the region.
LEARN MORE AT LIVENORTHWESTBC.CA
36 LIFE IN NORTHWEST BC LIFE IN NORTHWEST BC 37KITIMAT LIVING GUIDE
Top Regional CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL RAIL JAM SEAFEST
Events &
ABOUT: Children’s Festival is a fun filled day ABOUT: This family event takes place at the ABOUT: Seafest is Prince Rupert’s largest festival
full of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club and features held annually since 1978. Three days packed with
Celebrations
Some of the key activities offered are: live snowboarding, skiing, bonfires, music and more. events, activities, food booths, and entertainment
performances, storytelling, wall climbing and WHERE: Kitimat in downtown and on the waterfront.
more. WHEN: January or February (dependent on WHERE: Prince Rupert
WHERE: Prince Rupert snow level) WHEN: Second weekend of June
Throughout the year, you can experience WHEN: March MORE INFO: hirschcreekclub.com MORE INFO: prspecialevents.com
various events and celebrations that MORE INFO: prspecialevents.com
happen in Northwest BC. The most RIVERBOAT DAYS WINTERFEST
popular are: HARLEY RIDERS ANNUAL TOY RUN
ABOUT: Riverboat Days is the largest ABOUT: Winterfest is a two day festival where
ABOUT: Bikers from all along Highway 16 get community festival in Northwest BC and offers you can enjoy various activities such as live
ALL NATIVE BASKETBALL together to ride along the roads of Prince Rupert huge variety, from interpretive walks, to sports music, Santa Claus parade, arts and crafts fair,
TOURNAMENT and Port Edward. The event raises money, food tournaments, to live music. skating and more.
and toys for the Salvation Army. WHERE: Terrace WHERE: Prince Rupert
ABOUT: Annual tournament that brings players
WHERE: Prince Rupert WHEN: August long weekend WHEN: First weekend of December
from across the province and has 4 divisions
WHEN: September MORE INFO: riverboatdays.ca MORE INFO: prspecialevents.com
WHERE: Prince Rupert
MORE INFO: Prince Rupert Harley Riders
WHEN: February
(Facebook group)
MORE INFO: anbt.ca
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS KITIMAT FISH DERBY
ABOUT: You can find various activities on
ABOUT: This annual event brings fishing
Canada Day, ranging from live music, games,
enthusiasts in from all over Northwest BC.
multicultural food vendors, scavenger hunt,
There are adult and youth categories with
curbside water fight and more.
thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.
WHERE: Kitimat
WHERE: Kitimat
WHEN: July 1, Canada Day
WHEN: Labour Day weekend
MORE INFO: kitimat.ca
MORE INFO: kitimatchamber.ca
CRAFT FAIRS
PACIFIC NORTHWEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
ABOUT: The annual spring and fall craft fairs
provide a venue for all home-based businesses, ABOUT: This 17-day festival offers an
including artisans and crafters, to promote and opportunity to watch music and dance
sell their merchandise. performances from talented locals.
WHERE: Kitimat WHERE: Terrace
WHEN: April & November WHEN: April & May
MORE INFO: kitimat.ca MORE INFO: pnmf.ca
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