Showing posts with label Bulkley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bulkley. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The Snowcapped Majestic Mountains In Smithers British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

For larger view of the photo, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

For information on things to do in and around Smithers, British Columbia,
please contact the Smithers Visitors Centre. Links below.

I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around British Columbia’s beautiful towns.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia. Photo taken from 
the Smithers golf club looking up at the ski runs.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

The information below is from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

Smithers is a town located in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, 
approximately halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert.
Smithers is located in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. 


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

With a population of 5,404, Smithers is a service area for most of the Bulkley Valley.

Some history: The Bulkley Valley in which Smithers is situated
was originally inhabited by the Wet'suwet'en, Smithers was founded
in 1913 as the regional headquarters for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. 


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

The new community was named after the railway's chairman of
the board of directors, Sir Alfred Smithers. In 1921, Smithers became the 
first incorporated village in British Columbia. 

In 1967, Smithers was incorporated as a town. Driftwood 
Canyon Provincial Park, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Smithers was created in 1967.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

Visitor Centre Smithers:

Map/Directions:

Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Monday, October 24, 2016

Water Rescue On The Telkwa And Bulkley Rivers Telkwa British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around
our beautiful town of  Houston, B.C. and our other neighbors along Highway 16.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.

The Bulkley River is another of my favorite places to sit and watch the river flow by.

Telkwa has the well known two bridges which are just beautiful and where 
two rivers meet, the Telkwa River which runs into the Bulkley River. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Grey Sky Over The Little Bulkley River Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little Bulkley River
which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little Bulkley River
which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little Bulkley River
which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little Bulkley River
which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little Bulkley River
which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 

As many of you know, I really enjoy taking photos of rivers and lakes, etc.. 
The Bulkley River is one of my favorite rivers to film, so for me having the 
Bulkley River flowing through the middle of town, it can’t get any better.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little Bulkley River
which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little Bulkley River
which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Monday, October 3, 2016

Fall On The CN Railway Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 in the Fall of the 
CN Railway which runs through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 in the Fall of the 
CN Railway which runs through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 in the Fall of the 
CN Railway which runs through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 in the Fall of the 
CN Railway which runs through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 

As many of you know, I really enjoy taking photos of rivers and lakes, etc.. 
The Bulkley River is one of my favorite rivers to film, so for me having the 
Bulkley River flowing through the middle of town, it can’t get any better.

Also on my river run, I grabbed some pictures of the
CN Railway line and coal train.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 in the Fall of the 
CN Railway which runs through the town of Houston, British Columbia. Also I
snap a quick photo of the VIA Rail passenger car.


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Fall On The Little Bulkley River Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little 
Bulkley River which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little 
Bulkley River which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little 
Bulkley River which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 16, 2016 of the little 
Bulkley River which eventually flows through the town of Houston, British Columbia. 

As many of you know, I really enjoy taking photos of rivers and lakes, etc.. 
The Bulkley River is one of my favorite rivers to film, so for me having the 
Bulkley River flowing through the middle of town, it can’t get any better.


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Sunday, October 2, 2016

Fall At Sunset Lake Topley British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 20, 2016
of Sunset Lake at Topley, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around
our beautiful town of Houston and along Highway 16.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 20, 2016
of Sunset Lake at Topley, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 20, 2016
of Sunset Lake at Topley, British Columbia. 

You can check out the below link for information
 on the recreational site at the lake.

Sunset Lake Recreational Site at Topley, British Columbia.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 20, 2016
of Sunset Lake at Topley, British Columbia. 


 Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Friday, September 30, 2016

Fall Season Klinger Lake Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 29, 2016
of Fall around Klinger Lake Houston, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 29, 2016
of Fall around Klinger Lake Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 29, 2016
of Fall around Klinger Lake Houston, British Columbia. 

Klinger Lake is such a scenic spot with an easy hiking trail that 
follows the lake shore and also has some excellent fishing.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 29, 2016
of Fall around Klinger Lake Houston, British Columbia. 


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Amazing Fall Colors Around Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 27, 2016
of the Fall colors around Houston, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 27, 2016
of the Fall colors around Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 27, 2016
of the Fall colors around Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 27, 2016
of the Fall colors around Houston, British Columbia. 

Today I had a run around the Houston, B.C. area looking for 
Falls beautiful colors and here is what I found.


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Fall Season China Nose Mountain Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 21, 2016
of Fall around China Nose Mountain at Houston, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 21, 2016
of Fall around China Nose Mountain at Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 21, 2016
of Fall around China Nose Mountain at Houston, British Columbia. 

China Nose Mountain is such a scenic spot with hiking trails that lead to the
top of the mountain and gives each hiker an amazing view.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 21, 2016
of Fall around China Nose Mountain at Houston, British Columbia. 

Also a large Wildfire which was caused by lighting moved through the area 
burning up a lot of the forest, but with any fire, nature 
starts it’s come back and it has on China Nose.


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.