McBride
British Columbia

The area is also a birdwatcher's delight with waterfowl of all kinds; over 175 species of birds have been recorded at nearby Horseshoe Lake. On the higher peaks around McBride you can treat yourself to heli-skiing or heli-hiking. The entire Robson Valley's exceptional scenery and recreation opportunities draw back packers, anglers and white water enthusiasts.

McBride is also a thriving artisan community; a place you will be able to find quality handmade local crafts.
 

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Population: 613

Climate: Summer Average: 15 C • Winter Average: -10 C

Precipitation: rainfall: 40.7 cm/yr snowfall: 21.9 cm/yr

Main Industries: forestry, agriculture, government service industries, construction & trade industries

Access: The community is right on the main Highway 16 (Yellowhead). It is 220 km (136 mi.) east of Prince George and 65km (40 mi.) north of Tete Jaune Cache. VIA Rail also makes one of its stops here.

Recreation Facilities & Activities: : golf course, recreation centre, curling/skating/roller skating rink, ski trails, hiking trails, hiking, heli-hiking/skiing, bird watching, white water activities, canoeing, rafting, kayaking

Local Attractions: Museum, Horseshoe Lake bird viewing station, McBride Peak Look-out, Fraser River, Mt. Robson Provincial Park, summer Farmers' Market, mill tours, museum tours, aviation sightseeing tours.

February - Ladies Curling Bonspiel, Loppet Cross Country Ski Race
March - Mens Curling Bonspiel, Loggers Bonspiel
June - Golf Tournament
July - Canada Day Celebrations, Ice Cream Social
August - Fall Fair

Accommodations: There is camping at the nearby Konneman Regional Park. There are motels/lodges available in and near town.

For Information:
Travel InfoCentre, 100 Robson Centre
Box 2 (NW), McBride, B.C. V0J 2E0
Telephone: (250) 569-3366

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