The Town of Smithers is situated in the Bulkley Valley of northern British Columbia along Yellowhead Highway 16 approximately half way between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George.Smithers is a member municipality of the Bulkley Nechako Regional District. The Town’s location is positioned with excellent road (the Yellowhead Highway 16), rail (Canadian National) and air (Smithers Airport) connections to the rest of the province of British Columbia, Canada.
The "Town for all Seasons" offers outstanding outdoor recreational pursuits for both residents and visitors, including downhill and cross country skiing, fishing, hiking and snow mobiling, coupled with a range of urban features including cultural and indoor recreational opportunities.
