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Houston is a small town in the Bulkley Valley of the Northern Interior of BC, Canada
Houston, British Columbia, Canada
The history of Houston stretches back to the turn of the Century with the expansion of the railroad to the West Coast of Canada. Established in the early 1900s, Houston was established as the tie-cutting centre for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and was incorporated as a village on March 4, 1957.
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Houston is known as the Steelhead Capital of the World and has Canada's largest flyfishing rod
Houston, British Columbia, Canada
Houston is a forestry, mining and tourism town located between Prince George and Prince Rupert on Highway 16 in Northwest British Columbia. Its urban population is approximately 3200 people, with approximately 2000 in the surrounding rural area. It is known as the "Steelhead Capital of the World," and has Canada's largest flyfishing rod.
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The Houston Visitor Centre is located in Steelhead Park off Highway 16
Houston, British Columbia, Canada
Located in award-winning Steelhead Park off Highway 16, the Houston Visitor Centre sits between the walking museum and Canada's largest free-standing fly rod. The park also includes a wolf totem pole, steelhead sculpture fountain, mounted grizzly bear, and a replica silver grinding stone.
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The Visitor Centre has information on local places to visit and surrounding towns
Houston, British Columbia, Canada
Check out the local Visitor Centre wherever you adventure in BC. They're a wealth of information about where you're visiting and the surrounding areas. They're also a great resource for up-to-date safety information to explore more informed.
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Walk through historic buildings and vehicles in the walking museum behind the Visitor Centre
Houston, British Columbia, Canada
The walking museum is a small park behind the Houston Visitor Centre that allows visitors to get an up-close look at the 1916 Church of St. Clement, the 1916 Log School House, and historic mining equipment.
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The Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre allows visitors to get up close and personal with nature
Houston, British Columbia, Canada
The Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre was established by the community of Houston and A Rocha to protect the Upper Bulkley River and the salmon impacted by human activity. It is a small coho salmon hatchery and interpretive centre focusing on nature education and habitat restoration.
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The Hatchery even has an augmented reality sandbox simulating ideal salmon habitats
Houston, British Columbia, Canada
In addition to tanks with Coho Salmon Fry at various stages of life, water bugs, animal pelts and other nature-themed activities, the Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre has an augmented reality sandbox that allows visitors to simulate creating ideal salmon habitats.
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Houston has many local food options
3384 9 St
Houston, BC
Monday:
6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Thursday:
6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday:
6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Palisades Cafe, located right off Highway 16, is one of Houston's many locally-owned cafes, restaurants, and eateries. Palisades Cafe specializes in housemade syrups, chai and loose-leaf tea and coffees. They have gluten-free and dairy-free selections daily, and their lunch offerings include fresh salads, soup and sandwiches.
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Houston is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, filled with wildlife, waterfalls and hikes
South Hazelton, BC
The area around Houston is filled with wildlife, winding waterways, and activities that cater to every adventurer. It's an outdoor enthusiast's dream with natural beauty, endless opportunities for exploration, and a chance to sit back and relax while enjoying everything this little BC town has to offer.