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Communities of Northern British Columbia



Anyox
Little remains of the town attached to the largest-producing copper mine in the British Empire.

Atlin
A guide to all the best sites with information on the history, attractions and businesses of Atlin.

Ben-My-Chree
Sitting at the south-west end of the Taku Arm of Tagish Lake, this homestead dates back to 1911.

Bennett
A guide to the ghost town at the head of the Chilkoot Trail.

Cassiar
Information about the abandoned asbestos-mining town near the north end of the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.

Dawson Creek
A guide to the community.

Fort Nelson
A guide to all the best sites with information about the community.

Fort St. John
A guide to all the best sites with information about the city.

Fraser
Information about the community, and an album of 23 images taken throughout the year.

Kitsault
This modern town, built in the 1970s to serve a mine, now lies abandoned but complete.

Prince Rupert
A comprehensive guide to the city's history, services and attractions.

Stewart
Links to all the best resources for discovering this community at the head of Portland Canal.

Telegraph Creek
A guide to all the best sites with information on the history, attractions and businesses of Telegraph Creek.


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Map of Northern BC


Other British Columbia Communities

Copper Mountain