New Hazelton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in British Columbia, Canada
About New Hazelton
New Hazelton is one of the "Three Hazeltons", the other two being the original "Old" Hazelton,6km (3.7mi)to the northwest very near to the confluence of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers, and South Hazelton located5km (3.1mi)to the west. New Hazelton is the service and commerce centre for the Kispiox Valley, which includes several first nation communities as well as residents of Hazelton and South Hazelton. The population of this area is approximately 6,500 people. Hazelton is one of the oldest settlements in northern British Columbia; its European settlement dates back to 1866 when the Collins Overland telegraph went through. Hazelton was the original gateway and staging area for the Omineca Gold Rush of 1869-73. Besides the hunt for riches, there was one other important reason to visit: it h
Top Attractions in New Hazelton
Explore the best things to see and do in New Hazelton:
- ★Anderson Flats Provincial Park
- ★Hagwilget Canyon Bridge
- ★Historic Old Hazelton
- ★Kispiox Totem Poles
- ★'Ksan Historical Village and Museum
- ★Ross Lake Provincial Park
Where to Eat in New Hazelton
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴BC Eagle Restaurant
- 🍴Skeena Bakery
Where to Stay in New Hazelton
- 🏨28 Inn Hotel
- 🏨Bulkley Valley Motel
- 🏨Robber's Roost Motel
New Hazelton Travel Guide Sections
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