Mackenzie is surrounded by a mostly-wild landscape with countless opportunities for exploring the Rocky Mountains on foot.

Heather – Dina Lakes is one of them. This is a British Columbia provincial park located on Williston Lake’s eastern shore.

Heather – Dina Park, named after two of the park’s lakes, is a mature mixed forest with several small lakes. The park is comprised of mature, mixed forest and is dotted with numerous small lakes.

Visitors can camp, fish, canoe, hike, and view wildlife within a beautiful wilderness setting.

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Nestled in the pristine wilderness of the Canadian Rockies in Northern BC, Powder King Ski Resort offers the best of the great outdoors. It is located in the center of the Pine Pass in Northern British Columbia, 40 minutes from Mackenzie.

It is the only year-round destination alpine resort in North America found alongside a major route – Highway 97. It is ranked #4 in all of North America by the best snow quality of all Canadian ski hills.

Little Mac Ski Hill, also known as Little Mac, is a community-run ski area in the northern Rocky Mountain Trench.

There is one tow lift in the field, with a vertical differential of 90 meters. The longest run measures 210 meters. Despite its small size, the hill’s proximity to the town of Mackenzie makes it a popular destination for families and visitors.

The hill also has tobogganing and snowboarding areas.

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