About Smithers - Home of Howson Hut Lakeside Cabin and Ski Trails

Smithers, with a population of 6000 people, is a fully serviced town with all the amenities of a larger city.
This amazing community made up of a cross section of people who choose to live here, hosts major cultural and musical events on most weekends of the year.Sitting at the base of 8500 ft Hudson Bay Mountain, in sight of the Babine Mountain Provincal Park and with the pristine waters of the Bulkley River flowing through town, this is a destination well worth a stay and getting to meet the local population.We offer you world class opportunities for recreation in any arena you wish to choose from. Be it hiking, camping, rafting, kayaking, fishing, nordic or downhill skiing, snowshoeing or out searching for the opportunity to see some of our magnificant wildlife, (grizzly or black bears, moose, wolves, eagles, hawks or beaver), Smithers is the community from where you can base your voyage of discovery of the Pacific Northwest.