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Houston Visitor Centre

3289 Highway 16,
Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Canada
M-F: 9am-5pm
250-845-7640
info@houstonchamber.ca

Essential services

Ambulance

3191 14th St West
250-845-2901 (Non Emergency)

Houston Volunteer Fire Hall

3382 11th St
250-845-2250 (Non Emergency)

Bulkley Fire Zone

250-847-6600

RCMP

3268 11th St
250-845-2204 (Non Emergency)

Houston Search and Rescue

3369 12th St
911

Conservation Officer Services

250-692-7777

Houston Health Centre

3202 14th St
250-845-2294

Bulkley River Veterinary Services Ltd.

2016 Nadina Ave
778-642-3456

FAQ

What indigenous territory is Houston located on?

Houston, BC, is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Wet’suwet’en people. Houston, B.C. is located on the Laksilyu (Small Frog) clan’s territory.

How far is it to the next community?

Prince George – distance: 307.3 km – approx. drive time: 3:23
Vanderhoof – distance: 207.8 km – approx. drive time: 2:15
Fort St James – distance: 255 km – approx. drive time: 2:44
Fraser Lake – distance: 149.9 km – approx. drive time: 1:36
Burns Lake – distance: 79.7 km – approx. drive time: 0:51
Granisle – distance: 78.2 km – approx. drive time: 0:52
Topley – distance: 30.2 km – approx. drive time: 0:20
Telkwa – distance: 48.2 km – approx. drive time: 0:31
Smithers – distance: 63.8 km – approx. drive time: 0:43
Witset – distance: 97.7 km – approx. drive time: 1:08
Hazelton – distance: 138.7 km – approx. drive time: 1:41
Stewart – distance: 391.3 km – approx. drive time: 4:28
Terrace – distance: 268.1 km – approx. drive time: 3:01
Kitimat – distance: 324 km – approx. drive time: 3:33
Prince Rupert – distance: 411.3 km – approx. drive time: 4:32

What are the hours of the Visitor Centre?

Winter Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm for lunch

Summer Hours (July- August)
Sunday to Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where can we get a fishing license?

– Reitsma’s Home Hardware
– Service BC

How big is our flyrod?

Height: 18.3M (60 feet)
Weight: 364 Kg (800lbs)
Reel Diameter: 90cm (36in)
Fly: Skyomish Sunrise 53cm (21in)

Do you have local walking trails?

Houston Town Trails (visit the Houston Hikers website for more info)

What is a quick hike?

Barret Hat (visit the Houston Hikers website for more info)

What is the weather like in Houston?

In Houston, British Columbia, the average winter temperature is -12.7°C and the average summer temperature is 14.5°C. The average annual snowfall is 164cm, and the average annual rainfall is 305mm. Winter is the driest time of the year, with early January being the coldest.

Where can we find public washrooms?

– The Visitor Centre has washrooms
– 7-11, Esso
– Outhouses at the other end of Steelhead Park

Where do I find information on Nanika-KidPrice?

bcparks.ca/nenikekh-nanika-kidprice-park

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