Above Photo: CN Railway bridge over the Telkwa River, the Telkwa River
flows into the Bulkley River.
Telkwa is a wonderful small village which can be found in British Columbia. If you are planning a trip through, or to visit you would follow Highway 16 west from Prince George, B.C. for approximately 350 kilometres. Telkwa and area are rich in history and you can venture through Telkwa’s Museum for a look back in time. Also Telkwa boasts about it’s Tyhee Lake Provincial Park, and they have a right too, it is beautiful.
Above Photo: CN Railway bridge over the Telkwa River, the Telkwa River
flows into the Bulkley River.
Camping is available in the park and the campsites are secluded, this way you can lay back and take it easy and there is large parking lot for day visitors. Also on site are horseshoe pits and a volleyball net in case you want to get your competitive side on.
If you want to get onto the water, there is a boat launch, so you can go water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding are just some of the things people enjoy. You can go swimming, but there are no lifeguards on duty, so do swim in designated areas for safety. If you want to try your luck at catching a fish, there are stocked rainbow trout and native cutthroat trout for the catching. Folks also enjoy a bicycle ride or a hike around the area on the many trails.
Above Photo: Road bridge over the Bulkley River at Telkwa, British Columbia.
There is wildlife in the area, so use caution, but keep your cameras handy as you might see a bear, moose, deer or some other types of small critters.
Now that winter is setting in, we certainly won’t be camping, but Telkwa offers travelers snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. You can also ice skate on the lakes, but always check to make sure the ice is thick enough to hold your body weight. Ice fishing is also available and can have some awesome results. Telkwa’s next door neighbour Smithers, has a great ski hill called Hudson Bay Mountain. People travel from around the world to ski in it’s powder.
Above Photo: Ice flows on the Bulkley River at Telkwa, British Columbia.
So no matter the time of the year, Telkwa is everyone’s playground.
I shot a short bit of video showing the bridges and ice flowing down the river:
Winter Scene - CN Railway Bridge Telkwa British Columbia Video Clip:
For more information about Telkwa and surrounding areas, please visit:
Telkwa’s website:
Smithers, B.C. Visitors Centre.
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