Nature
and Forestry Centre
Halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert, Houston is both a
wilderness and an industrial hub. Forestry and mineral explorations have
contributed to the area's prosperity but recreation and fishing in the
area's rivers and lakes are bringing more people to Houston every year.
Houston is also known as the Steelhead Capital and is home to the
world's biggest fly rod; over 18 metres (59 ft.) in length! However it
is not just fishers who are attracted to the area; cross-country skiiers
and hikers are drawn to the many kilometres of trails. The lakes, rivers
and forest entice those interested in backpacking, camping, canoeing,
photography and wildlife viewing. Woods tours are offered by the different
forest companies in the area enabling you to see logging practices in
action.
Whether you are interested in the outdoors from a recreation or commercial
perspective, Houston has something exciting to offer.
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Round Lake Resort:
Our peaceful, 4-season, 28 acres holiday destination on Round Lake in the Smithers / Telkwa area offers forested lakeshore, nature trails & cozy cottages in the Bulkley Valleys recreation hub. There’s fishing, swimming, hiking, x-country skiing, snowmobiling, ... more | |
Population:
3,707
Main
Industries: forestry, tourism, supply & service centre
Climate:
Summer Average: 14.5 C • Winter Average: -12.7 C
Rainfall:
305 cm/yr Snowfall: 164 cm/yr
Access:
Right on Highway 16 (Yellowhead), Houston is easily accessible by
car, rail and bus. The closest commercial airport is in Smithers.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: 2 golf courses, pool, curling & skating rink,
cross country ski trails, bowling alley, tennis courts, gun range, rodeo
grounds, ball diamonds, rugby/soccer and track area, camping, hiking,
horseback riding, forest tours, hunting, fishing
Local
Attractions: Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Trails, World's Largest Fly
Rod, Salmon Enhancement Project
May
- Pleasant Valley days: rodeo, logger sports
July/August
- forest tours
September
- Houston Trade Show
Accommodations:
There are many forestry campsites near town as well as private campsites
and motels.
For
Information:
Houston & District Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 396 (NW), Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0
Telephone: (250) 845-7640 • Fax: (250) 845-3682
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