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Explore
Wilderness in our Backyard
This modern community is the heart of the
Northeast Coal Development and home to the
world's largest open pit coal mine.
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The
magnitude of the mining operation is awe-inspiring
and the view from the "pits" are absolutely
breathtaking.
Dino
Trackway tours are available through the Visitor
Info Booth.
Enjoy the many hiking and cross-country ski trails
around the town. Or try our nine hole par 36 golf
course that boasts scenic and challenging play
for novice and experienced golfers alike, complete
with a driving range and club house.
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The
Ridge Rivers Snowmobile Club has developed a
vast network of easily accessible trails
that are unequaled in the Northeast. Hill
climbing, playing in the bowls, or easy
family riding provides a challenge for both
the novice and the expert. There is a
snowmobile trail access right to the town
centre so the winter sportsman can take
advantage of the 51 unit motel, the many
restaurants and other town amenities.
Tumbler Ridge has a fully serviced RV Park
just minutes from the town centre, and the
Lions Club operates a fully developed
campsite just a few kilometers away. Rustic
campsites are available at Monkman and
Gwillim Provincial Parks and at nearby Moose
Lake.
MONKMAN
PARK
Where
do you find a 32,000 hectare wilderness park
containing abundant wildlife, wildflower
meadows, mountain glaciers, and the 60 metre
high Kinuseo Falls? In the Hart Range of the
Central Rockies exists a wilderness jewel of
the northland: Monkman Provincial Park.
The adventure of discovering Monkman
Provincial Park takes you south from Tumbler
Ridge down the west side of the Murray
River. Use caution traveling this 45 km dirt
road frequented by large trucks. Set up camp
in the 42 unit Kinuseo Falls Campground with
RV pull-throughs, tent sites, a picnic
shelter and special needs facilities. From
the campground, you can stroll along a trail
to the viewing platform of spectacular
Kinuseo Falls.
For those visitors looking for a wilderness
adventure, a trail from the campground
directs you up into the heart of Monkman
Park where primitive campsites exist at the
Murray River Crossing and at the south end
of Monkman Lake.
The trek offers a panorama of natural treats
from the splendor of alpine sunsets to the
tumbling wonders of the Monkman Step Falls.
The serenity of Monkman is sure to bring you
peace of mind. Monkman Park supports a
variety of wildlife including mountain
goats, Stone's Sheep, caribou, elk, mule
deer, moose, grizzly and black bear. So
bring your camera!
During
your visit to Monkman Park, be prepared for
changes in weather and watch for wildlife...
the alpine meadows are home to the grizzly
bear.
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The
experience of Grizzly Valley
Days
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A
wilderness adventure in Monkman
Park
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The
challenge of Tumbler Ridge's
scenic
9-hole golf
course
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The
Windy Ridge Challenge Annual
Hill Climb
in March
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Kinuseo
Falls at 60 metres is higher
than
Niagara Falls
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| DISTRICT
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INFORMATION |
District
of Tumbler Ridge
Mayor:
Clayton Iles
Economic
Development
Contact:
Ray Proulx
Address:
Box 100
Tumbler Ridge,
BC V0C 2W0
Tel:
(250) 242-4242
Fax:
(250)
242-3993
Email:
edo@dtr.ca
Website:
www.tumblerridge.ca
Visitor Info Booth
(In
Season)
Manager:
Lindsey Vandale
Address:
270 Southgate
Road
Tumbler Ridge,
BC
Tel:
(250) 242-3123
Fax:
(250) 242-5609
Email:
trinfo@pris.ca
Website:
www.tumblerridge.ca
Visitor
Information- Community
Center
(Out
of Season)
Manager:
Cheryl
Hayden
Address:
Southgate
Road & Front
Street
Tel:
(250)
242-4246
Fax:
(250)
242-5609
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COMMUNITY
EVENTS
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FAST
FACTS ABOUT TUMBLER RIDGE
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Incorporated:
April 1981
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Population: 2,858
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Medical Services
Available
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Emergency: 911
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Ambulance: 911
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Industry: Mining,
Tourism
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Airport
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Heli pad: Located
near town centre
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Recreation
Facilities: golf
course,
indoor
pool, racquet ball,
squash,
tennis
courts, hiking
trails, baseball
fields,
curling, skating
rinks, camping,
cross
country skiing,
snowmobiling
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Accommodations/Services:
The
community is fully
serviced with a
motel,
restaurants, retail
and grocery
store,
bank, service
stations and liquor
store.
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Two campgrounds are
located near
the
town. Monkman
Provincial
Park
and
Gwillim Provincial
Park are within
easy
driving distance.
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Northern
Rockies Alaska Highway Tourism Association
Box 6850, Suite 300, 9523-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 4J3
CANADA
Tel: (250) 785-2544
Fax: (250) 785-4424
Toll Free: (within North America) 1-888-785-2544
Email: info@hellonorth.com
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