Road Trip Prince George to Smithers – Yellowhead Hwy

Prince George Smithers
370
km
4h30
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

The Yellowhead Hwy (16) between Prince George and Smithers crosses the Cariboo and Bulkley Mountains — endless forest, salmon rivers and ancient Wet'suwet'en villages.

Vanderhoof (geographic centre of BC), Burns Lake, Houston (statue of the world's largest fly-fishing fly, 21 m) pace the route. Smithers offers Hudson Bay Mountain (ski, hike), Twin Falls and salmon viewing at Moricetown. Major Indigenous cultural region.

Points of Interest

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    Hudson Bay Mountain
    Station de ski et randonnées alpines à Smithers.
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    Moricetown Canyon
    Pêche traditionnelle Wet'suwet'en au saumon.
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    Vanderhoof
    Centre géographique de la Colombie-Britannique.
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    Twin Falls (Smithers)
    Cascade double accessible à pied.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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28 Mile Lake
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Abas Lake
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Acorn Lake
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Adam Lake
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Adams Lake
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Adrian Lake
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Ailport Creek
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Ailport Lake
Lake

Protected areas along the route

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DEAD MAN'S ISLAND PARK
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BURNS LAKE PARK
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DET SAN ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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CALL LAKE PARK
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Pidherny Southeast
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Pidherny
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DRIFTWOOD CANYON PARK
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TYHEE LAKE PARK
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TABOR MTN. STAGING AREA 11
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Tabor Mountain Bike Trails
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Skaret Staging Area
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4 Corners Staging Area
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Prince George
  • Destination Smithers
  • Distance 370 km
  • Duration 4h30
  • Category Long (250–500 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
north Indigenous forest river epic wildlife heritage

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