Trails and Facilities

Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre

Perched in a spruce forest immediately above the picturesque alpine town of Smithers in northwestern BC, the BV Nordic Centre is an easy 10 minute drive from town, at 9km on the Hudson Bay Mountain Road. (Directions ) Another 20 minutes drive past the Nordic Centre is Ski & Ride Smithers, the alpine ski centre.

The Nordic Centre is renowned for excellent snow conditions and a lengthy ski season, due to a) elevation and b) location in a snowbelt area between BC’s cold interior and damp coastal climates.

The Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre features a 45-km network of trails through sheltered spruce and pine forest.

Download our 2007 trail map in PDF format (900kb)

Every trail is groomed for both classic and skate skiing and maintained regularly with state-of-the art grooming equipment. The trails are well-marked and range from fairly flat with a few gentle slopes, to challenging routes with steep climbs and hairpin turns.

Hours

Buchfink Lodge and upper parking lot: 8am to 9:45pm
Trail lights: on until 9:30pm
Lower parking lot is always available

Special features include:

  • Trails for sanctioned races
  • Large open staging area beside the Buchfink Lodge
  • Biathlon Range
  • 5.5-km of lighted trails for skiing to 9:30 pm daily
  • Dedicated 4.5 km trail for dogs and dog owners


So if you are a beginner, a physically fit recreational skier, or a racer pushing your limits, there is terrain that will suit your individual needs. For more information on our trail network or the various features of our facility, use the navigation links to the right.

Backcountry Cabins

The BV Cross Country Ski Club has 2 backcountry cabins:

  • Harold Price Cabin 27 km north of Smithers
  • Starr Creek Cabin 30 km SW of Smithers
    Get more info from the Backcountry Cabins page.