Tag: Telkwa

Telkwa is a village located along British Columbia Highway 16, nearly 15 km southeast of the town of Smithers and 350 km west of the city of Prince George, in northwest British Columbia, Canada.
Via Rail’s Jasper – Prince Rupert train calls at the Telkwa railway station several times per week.
West of Telkwa is Smithers, British Columbia (17), Moricetown, British Columbia (48), New Hazelton (81), Kitwanga, British Columbia (129), Terrace, British Columbia (220), and Prince Rupert, British Columbia (364). East of Telkwa is Houston, British Columbia (49), Topley, British Columbia (79), Burns Lake, British Columbia (130), Fraser Lake, British Columbia (199), and Prince George, British Columbia (353).
Telkwa has a very interesting history, one that can be explored via the Telkwa Museum, and the historic tour through the former town of Aldermere. Telkwa is known for having a very diverse community and for its annual Jimmy Stewart day on August 30th.
Telkwa is also well known for Eddy Park,…