Hazelton, British Columbia

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Hazelton is a small town located at the junction of the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers in northern British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1866 and has a population of 1356. Hazelton is also the northernmost point of the Yellowhead Highway, a major trans-Canadian highway which runs from Masset, British Columbia to Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Hazelton area is comprised of two municipalities (the Village of Hazelton and District of New Hazelton), three unincorporated settlements (South Hazelton, Two Mile and the Kispiox Valley), and four First Nations’ Villages (Gitanmaax, Hagwilget, Glen Vowell and Kispiox).

Contents 1 History 2 Attractions 3 Special Events 4 External links

[edit] History

The Hazeltons are home to the Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en First Nations.

[edit] Attractions

• 'Ksan Historical Village is a world-famous native heritage site located right where the Bulkley and Skeena rivers meet.
• Hagwilget Suspension Bridge is one of North America's highest suspension bridges.
• Totem Pole Capital of the World - tour the nearby native villages and see over four dozen classic totem poles.
• World Class Steelhead Fishing can be done at the nearby Kispiox River.

[edit] Special Events

• Kispiox Valley Music Festival is held the last weekend of July.
• Pioneer Day takes place on the second Saturday of August.

[edit] External links

• Hazelton, British Columbia Homepage
• Village of Hazelton Homepage
• 'Ksan Native Village & Museum
• Kispiox Valley Music Festival

Coordinates: 55°15′N, 127°40′W