Smithers Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in British Columbia, Canada
About Smithers
Smithers has adopted an alpine theme, which is drawn from the geography of the area. A town bylaw requires businesses in the downtown area centred on Main Street to construct their buildings in an alpine style. A fibreglass statue of a man blowing an alpine horn, commonly referred to as the Alpenman or Alpine Al, is located at the entrance to the main street and has become the town symbol. Similarly, the Smithers chamber of commerce displays an Alpine Al costume at community events and in television advertisements for the town's businesses. Residents of Smithers are called "Smithereens" which remains a more popularly accepted demonym than the sometimes used "Smitherite". The Bulkley Valley in which Smithers is situated was inhabited by the Wet'suwet'en First Nation. Smithers was founded in
Top Attractions in Smithers
Explore the best things to see and do in Smithers:
- ★Bulkley Valley Museum
- ★Crater Lake
- ★Glacier Gulch Trail
- ★Hudson Bay Mountain
- ★Smithers Golf and Country Club
- ★Twin Falls Recreation Site
- ★Twin Falls Trail
Where to Eat in Smithers
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Louise's Kitchen
- 🍴Telly's Grill
- 🍴Two Sisters Cafe
Where to Stay in Smithers
- 🏨Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge
- 🏨Smithers Guesthouse
- 🏨Stork Nest Inn
Smithers Travel Guide Sections
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