TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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| Postcard: Vanderhoof, BC, c.1966. View looking north up Burrard Avenue
Vanderhoof is known for its bird sanctuary along the Nechako River.
Nechako River Bird Sanctuary is located on the islands. Many Canada Geese, swans, and other migratory birds pass through Vanderhoof during their annual migration.
Held the first Sunday in May
This community 8 km, 5 km, and 3.5 km Fun Run brings out hundreds of participants and volunteers.
Dwelling in the waters of the Nechako River watershed is a survivor from the age of the dinosaurs – White Sturgeon. This magnificent animal is the largest freshwater fish in Canada and has existed relatively unchanged for millions of years.
In the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre aquarium, they offer two free tours per day. Tourists can see a batch of the releasable fishes and some big breeders.
Great place to go with kids. Riverside Park is across the street and some restaurants nearby to take a meal.
The entre is located on Burrard one right turn off Hwy 16.
Photos: www.nechakowhitesturgeon.org, vancouversun.com
Sinkut Mountain is the tallest peak in Vanderhoof and offers a 360-degree view of the Nechako Valley. There’s a Forestry Lookout tower at the top.
Sinkut Mountain is a 6.9 km lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Bulkley–Nechako Fraser. It offers the chance to see the wildlife.
The trail offers different activities like hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, forest, wildlife and many more.
Photos: www.nechakocommunitychurch.com, goodneighbours.wordpress.com
The Vanderhoof museum is a collection of six historical buildings from Vanderhoof and surrounding areas. They are open to the public to learn more about the history of Vanderhoof.
There is an OK café near the museum. Stop there and taste the delicious homemade pie Lunch.
The Visitor Centre is located in the board of trade building. The trail is 1.5 km away from the Visitor Centre.
Photo: Vanderhoof.ca
Riverside Park is located next to the Nechako River. The best time to visit the park is in the fall or spring. The Canada Geese are easy to see during that migration period.
Photo: www.campingrvbc.com
Beaumont Provisional Park lies within the Nechako Plateau bordered to the west and north by the Hazelton, Skeena and Omineca mountains.
The park offers a beautiful, sandy beach for swimming and sunbathing.
Tachick Lake Resort is a seasonal camping place. Many local people visit it and stay there for more than 1 or 2 nights.
They provide a place for the tenants to do tent camping and also supply the electricity in their tent.
Photo: tachicklakeresort.com
For adventure tourism, you can visit these mountain bike trails. Comprising around 5.5 km of trails, this park is just located outside of Vanderhoof.
It features a multitude of flow, jump and technical trails, this bike park will entertain the beginner to advanced rider. Official maps are available on trailforks.com.
