SWIMMING, CANOEING, STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING, KAYAKING, RAFTING and MOTOR BOATING are favourite water activites in Smithers. The Bulkley Valley is studded with LAKES – large and small – and the surrounding mountains ensure a good supply of river water all summer long. The BULKLEY, BABINE, MORICE and KISPIOX rivers are all within easy reach.

Smithers is also home to great instructors in paddle sports – canoeing, kayaking, SUP and rafting – if you want to develop or improve your skills. Plus Smithers offers fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing, golfing, snowmobiling and more.