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Northern British Columbia


Northern BC by Kate Mukasa


Northern BC is a place where outdoor rules. Its vast wilderness encompasses more than half the province. It is larger than California or Japan and twice the size of the United Kingdom. The landscape yields unlimited adventure that extends 1,000km/621mi from east to west, following the legendary Yellowhead Highway. It is filled with jagged mountain peaks, sparkling clear rivers, serene lakes, green valleys, rugged coastlines and ancient island archipelagos.


The mountain ranges, which dominate the northern landscape, were shaped by volcanic fire. The rugged, heavily- forested valleys between them were carved by the glaciers, which at one time covered most of the province.


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The region ranges from pristine wilderness areas accessible only by horseback, charter plane or on foot, to idyllic lakeside RV campgrounds with every modern amenity. The stunning landscape features turquoise- coloured glacial lakes, alpine meadows, hot springs, volcanic cinder cones and a miniature Grand Canyon.


Hiking Alpine Trail, Tourism BC Photo


The region is known for its magnificent freshwater and saltwater fishing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, hiking, and in the winter, powder skiing and snowmobiling. A wondrous system of national and provincial parks provides habitats


and sanctuary for wildlife as small as birds and as large as grizzly bears.


But Northern BC has a lot more to offer than simply the outdoors. Venturing into Prince George or Smithers, will open up a world or arts and culture, and


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