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Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Chetwynd is the all-season recreation destination point for all types of travelers.
The beauty of the Little Prairie valley captures the heart of the residents and tourists alike. This is a land of fertile valleys, great lakes and rivers, jagged mountain ranges and snowcapped peaks.

Chetwynd features unique chain saw sculptures skillfully displayed throughout the community. The sculptures, all hand crafted by BC artists, depict indigenous Canadian animals, birds and other sculpture works.

Chetwynd is home to the largest indoor rodeo facility in
 Northeastern British Columbia. The Pine Valley Exhibition Park plays host to the College Rodeo and the Northern Rodeo Association finals. The Leisure Facility and Wave Pool is one of the finest in the north with complete wheelchair access.

Old Baldy Hiking Trail offers a splendid view of the valley with developed rest stops along the way. The Community Forest has walking, hiking, interpretive and cross-country ski trails. Enjoy a quiet picnic lunch in peace and tranquility after a short 700 metre walk through the forest on trails bursting with plant life, different species of trees and abundant wildlife.

World-class skiing at Powder King Mountain Resort, the hospitality ski centre of the North, is only 110 kilometers from Chetwynd on Highway 97.

The Moberly Lake Provincial Campground located north of Chetwynd has 109 sites and a private marina with a 9 hole challenging golf course nearby. Gwillim Lake Campsite has 49 sites and is located south of Chetwynd. The 9 hole Natural Springs golf course is located 10 km south on Highway 29.
DON'T MISS!...

>  The 30-35 chain-saw sculptures

>   The annual national snowmobile hill climb

>   A scenic hike up "Ole Mount Baldy"
DID YOU KNOW?...

>   Chetwynd was originally named by the fur
    traders as "Little Prairie". Then, after the
    establishment of the Pacific Great East Railway,
    it was decided to name it after one of the
    founding fathers, Ralph Chetwynd.

 >   Chetwynd is home to one of the finest leisure
    wave pools in the area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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 DISTRICT OF CHETWYND
VISITOR INFORMATION

District of Chetwynd
Mayor:
Mr. Evan Saugstad

Address (for all of the above):
PO Box 357
Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0
Tel:   (250) 401-4100
Fax:  (250) 401-4101
Email:
d-chet@pris.bc.ca
Website:
www.gochetwynd.com


Economic Development
Contact:
Ellen Calliou


Visitor Info Centre
 (Open May thru October)
 Manager:
Cecile Kirk
Address:
Box 1000
5200 North Access Road
Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0
Tel:  (250) 788-1943
Fax: (250) 788-3655
Email:
chetcham@pris.bc.ca
Website:
www.gochetwynd.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS
FAST FACTS ABOUT CHETWYND

> Incorporated: September 1962
> Population: 3,059
> Medical Services Available
> Emergency: 911
> Ambulance: 911
> Industry: Forestry, oil & gas,
   ranching, farming
> Airport and Heli pad
> Recreation Facilities: camping, golf
   courses, indoor wave pool, hiking trails,
   baseball fields, curling & skating rinks,
   indoor rodeo arena, downhill and cross
   country skiing.
> Accommodations/Services: The
   community is fully serviced with a
   variety of motels, restaurants, retail and
   grocery stores, fast food outlets, gas
   stations, laundromat, video stores,
   movie theatre and liquor store.

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