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Terrace Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

City on the Skeena River in North West British Columbia, Canada

About Terrace

The community is the regional retail and service hub for the northwestern portion of British Columbia. Terrace was once the cedar pole capital of the world. Over 50,000 poles were manufactured annually to supply many parts of North America with telephone and electric power poles. The world's tallest pole, 50 metres (160 ft) long, was cut in Terrace and stands in New York City. For many years, logging was the region's major industry, but Terrace's economy has been forced to diversify since nearly all wood mills not operated by First Nations groups have closed down. Terrace's largest employers are in the public sector, but there are still some large private employers. Many people in Terrace commute to Kitimat to work at Alcan. The city has continually tried to reinvent itself as a service hu

Top Attractions in Terrace

Explore the best things to see and do in Terrace:

  • George Little House
  • Heritage Park Museum
  • Kitselas Canyon National Historic Site
  • Shames My Mountain Co-op

Where to Eat in Terrace

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Blue Fin Sushi Bar
  • 🍴Don Diego's
  • 🍴Northern Dhaba Hot House

Where to Stay in Terrace

  • 🏨Copper River Motel
  • 🏨Rest Inn
  • 🏨Skeena River House Bed & Breakfast
  • 🏨Sunshine Inn Executive Suites
  • 🏨The Lodge at Skeena Landing

Terrace Travel Guide Sections

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