Top Things to do in Smithers
What to do and see in Smithers, Canada: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Smithers, Canada including Crater Lake, Twin Falls/Glacier Gulch Trails, Hudson Bay Mountain Resort, Babine Mountains Provincial Park, Moricetown Canyon, Toboggan Creek Fish Hatchery, Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park, Tyhee Lake Provincial Park, Call Lake Provincial Park, Rainbow Alley Provincial Park.
Restaurants in Smithers
1. Crater Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Maddurian96 - Vancouver, Canada
The drive up to the entrance of the Crater Lake Trail was interesting as you have to drive about 19 kms on a gravel road to reach the Hudson Bay Mountain Ski Resort. The hike starts off quite steep as you walk between chalets on either side. After 20 mins or so, the trail levels off and the rest of the hike is not that bad. You'll be trekking through a vast field and from here you can see exactly where you need to go....towards the base of the glacier. As you approach the lake, the winds pick up and it can become quite chilly. I only stayed about 10 mins for a snack, then started heading back down due to the cold. You will be hiking on rocks, so it can be dangerous if it's raining. It took me about 1 hr 45 mins to go up and back down, stopping only for drinks and photos. The view of the lake was good, but I actually enjoyed the section near the start of the hike because you are hiking past beautiful pine trees.
2. Twin Falls/Glacier Gulch Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By davidwm55 - West Vancouver, Canada
Very scenic views from the platform at the end of an easy trail (up hill). Worth the short drive from Smithers and the short hike. Do it!
3. Hudson Bay Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort is a community focused ski resort located 20km west of Smithers in beautiful Northern British Columbia. In operation since 1969 Hudson Bay Mountain Resort offers over 300 acres of skiable terrain and over 500 meters of lift accessed vertical, offering a wide variety of terrain, for beginners, novice and advanced skiers and snowboarders.
Reviewed By MtCheam - Abbotsford, Canada
It seems to me that this hidden gem is a secret to all but the locals. An excellent ski hill with two t bars and one chair lift (at least that were open when we were there). There was hardly anyone there on a weekday and we skied to the lifts without any waits. Great long runs and awesome snow conditions. Many long runs and forested trails. There is a ski rental shop at the lodge. Not the best equipment I’ve ever had but certainly adequate. The lodge doesn’t offer breakfast but had an excellent lunch special and, of course a good lounge. We loved the resort and highly recommend it!
4. Babine Mountains Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By RamblinTam - Smithers, Canada
There are a network of well maintained trails in the park, each with its own unique character. You can make circle routes if you have a map and experience navigating in type mountains. Harvey Mountain trail is steep , but gets you to alpine quickly. McCabe trail is a nice grade and provides views much of the way there is a lookout north of the trail in the alpine. The Silverking trail follows an old road and takes you to a very nice cabin in a scenic valley with historic mining activity. Small nightly fee to stay. Bring your own sleeping mat and sleeping bag. There are numerous other trails including Little Joe Lakes and several trails not found on the maps. If you are in for a grueling full day bike ride, you can cross the mt range from the east. Some great scenery, but for fit cyclists who like wilderness riding. Be prepared to see mountain goats and few people.
5. Moricetown Canyon
6. Toboggan Creek Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Toboggan Creek fish hatchery is a small community based hatchery located near Smithers BC. We raise mainly Coho and Chinook salmon. Here is a generally what our year will look like and what you will see. We raise approx 100,000 salmon fry per year Late March April, May the ice is off generally off of our outside rearing ponds and you can view our larger fry before they make their journey to the ocean. All of our larger fry will generally leave by the end of May. June and July is generally a catch up on projects month and a time to get ready for adult egg and sperm collection. Chinook Broodstock (Adult Salmon used in hatchery breeding process) collection is generally the end of August. This year as in many years we will be collecting Chinook broodstock in the Upper Bulkley or The Little Bulkley in hopes that this stock will continue to spawn for many years to come. August, September, October, November will be our 27th consecutive year of running our data collection fence on Toboggan Creek. All fish entering Toboggan Creek will be counted and assessed as female, male and hatchery or wild. This data is extremely valuable to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in knowing River and Ocean survivals of Salmon and how many survive and return to spawn and carry on the species. It aids in setting commercial, sport and food fish limits as well as getting as better picture of the year to year eco system of our watersheds and oceans. This is an amazing time to visit the Hatchery, there are very large numbers of Coho in the creek all fighting for spots to lay their eggs. Coho Broodstock generally takes place in October right in Toboggan Creek. This stock is raised/enhanced for the purpose of our DFO fence data and has proved successful over the years. Decemeber, January and February we are still open but not much is going on. Our yearling fry will spend the winter outside in our rearing ponds under the ice, safe from predators. There are no small fish inside or large fish in the creek at this time. All of our next springs fry will be quietly tucked away in their eggs throughout the winter waiting to hatch in the spring. Unfortunately they cannot be viewed at this stage, they have to be left alone with no light, noise or vibrational shock of any kind which can seriously stunt their growth and or kill the eggs. You are welcome to come by anytime and use our walking trails along the creek and our day use picnic area. Hope to see you there.
7. Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By alaska327
If you are interested in viewing fossils, then visit this provincial park, of course without taking anything away.
8. Tyhee Lake Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
9. Call Lake Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
10. Rainbow Alley Provincial Park
TAGS
