The Hazeltons offer year ’round activities, scenery, wilderness recreation, unique Native culture, and trophy salmon and steelhead fishing. Here are just a few of the enjoyable ways to get out and enjoy the stark beauty of a Hazelton winter, or the green lushness of a Hazelton summer.
Winter
- Nordic Skiing
- Back Country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Snowmobiling
- The Hazelton area offers an extensive network of ungroomed snowmobile trails that will take you high up to alpine bowls.
- An easy 45 minute drive takes you to the town of Smithers for some of the best powder for downhill and x-country skiing.
Summer
- Swimming at scenic Ross Lake
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Whitewater Rafting
- Hiking (HAZELTON Trails Map)
- Mountainbiking
- Horsebackriding
- ATV Touring
Come and fish our local rivers (Skeena, Bukley, Kispiox and more) and lakes for some of the finest steelhead and salmon you have ever experienced!
When you’re in the area, don’t forget to visit the Historical Village of ’Ksan, or do the Totem Pole Tour. After all, the Hazeltons are known to be the “Totem Pole Capital of the World”!