Summer 2012

In flight Magazine
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Where all the fun goes!
CHANCES TERRACE
After exploring Terrace’s natural beauty, come on down to Chances Terrace.
Try your luck at bingo or at the slots. Chances Terrace has many
exciting monthly promotions throughout the year.
Cheer on your favorite sports team on the big screen TV’s.
Hungry? Try our delicious menu from crispy breaded chicken wings,
BBQ chicken, Rib dinner to our southwest bacon burger.
A trip to Terrace isn’t complete without a visit to Chances.
Sunday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
4410 Legion Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1N6
250-635-2411
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skeena meadows
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wings of history
150 years of
golden gateways
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biggest little rodeo
in the west
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terrace bc:
land of 30 rivers
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community spotlight:
williams lake
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Dear Liz
From the Air
Meet the Crew
Recipe
Photo Contest
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Cover photo supplied by Mike Turner, local photographer
“I have lived in Terrace for most of my life. I work for
Northern Savings Credit Union and I am very passionate
about photography, especially outdoor photography. I
feel extremely blessed to live in an area that is so rich in
scenery and wildlife. One doesn’t need to look very hard
to find beauty in the Terrace area.”
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Contributors
James Douglas, Martin Knutson, Jocelyn Lindenbach, Karen
McMaster, Chantal Meijer, Zach Sapers, Liz Smaha, Chris Thornley,
Mike Turner, Roy Henry Vickers, Terry Wiest
Layout & graphic design
Northern Routes own in-flight magazine, featuring local history,
events and festivals, and profiles of northern places and people.
Deadline to book ad space for the next issue of
Northern Routes: August 31, 2012.
The deadline to receive electronic ad files: September 7, 2012.
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dearLiz,
My husband and I are looking forward to taking our two children, ages 4 and 6,
on our first big family vacation this summer. The four of us will be flying to
Vancouver, where we will be connecting with Westjet on our way to Disneyland! Do
you have any travel suggestions for making our family trip as smooth as possible?
– Rebecca S., Telkwa, BC
Dear Rebecca,
How exciting for your family! Your kids are going to have a great time at Disneyland.
Travelling with young ones can be stressful for even the most seasoned flyer, but with these
tips and a bit of planning will help make things easier for your family.
Identification
Regardless of age, all guests require identification. For domestic travel, you may use a birth
certificate, birth record, birth registry document or health care card (with birth date) for
your children. You are responsible for making sure you have the right identification and
travel documentation for you and your children. Without ID you may not be permitted to
board your flight, and that’s a circumstance we would like to avoid.
Write to Liz Smaha at:
Hawkair Aviation
Services Ltd.,
Attn: Liz,
4345 Bristol Road,
Terrace, BC, V8G 0E9
In the Airport
If you have extra time in between your connecting flights, YVR has excellent amenities and
play areas to help keep the kids entertained:
• Download their favorite movies and games on your smartphone or iPad – free WiFi
throughout YVR.
• The Public Observation Area, located in the Domestic Terminal Level 4, provides visitors
the opportunity to see first-hand an international airport at work and the beauty of Sea
Island. Both kids and adults will enjoy the interactive kiosks, model of Sea Island, and the
telescopes and panoramic views of YVR.
• Many fast-food and family dining options available both before and after security.
• Checkout YVR.ca for more details on play area locations and other services available.
Ear Pressure
As any parent who has flown with children knows, take-offs and landings can be painful for
their little ears. It’s caused by a pressure imbalance and you can help soothe the discomfort by:
1.Feeding or nursing babies during take-off and landing.
2.Giving your child a piece of candy or gum (if they are allowed, of course).
3.Giving your child their pacifier.
If your child has a cold or ear infection, you may want to contact your doctor before travelling to
make sure it’s safe for them to travel, as the pressure felt in the ears increases when congested.
Be Prepared
If you are travelling with young children, be sure to pack your carry-on with enough
diapers, baby wipes (you can never have too many), snacks, bottles, pacifiers and toys. A
change of clothes for your little one can’t hurt either. The washrooms on the aircraft are
not equipped with a change table; please bring an extra blanket to change the baby on.
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WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HAWKAIR?
We all thoroughly enjoy working as customer service
agents. The chances to meet new people, build
relationships with our regular fliers and making sure we
provide that exceptional service so when our passengers
board their flights they leave thinking wow!
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LIVING IN SMITHERS?
Smithers is a fabulous place to live. It is great for families
and young people. It offers a variety of activities, local
shopping and many venues for entertainment. It’s a small
town with a big city feel.
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Customer Service Agents
Hawkair Smithers, BC
From left to right: Brooke-lyn, Tina, Sasha, Shannon & Sonia
Kitimat Modernization Project
Building the future together.
A true traveler would not miss out on the opportunity to
visit the best kept secret of BC. Nestled in the Bulkey Valley,
Smithers offers world class fishing on two famous rivers,
the Bulkey and Morice and lets not forget some of the best
powder in the world. The Hudson Bay Mountain has a
variety of runs from beginner to advanced. There is so much
to see and always something to do every month of the year
from hiking, to biking to sitting in a local cafe with a cup
of coffee. So we invite you to come take a stroll down our
Alpine structured main street, visit the local shops and
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Whiskey BBQ Ribs
Contributed by Zach; Hawkair Flight Attendant
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 275 degree F (150 degrees C).
Ingredients
2 (2 pound) slabs baby back pork ribs
coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
2 1/4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons Jack Daniels whiskey
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dark molasses
2. Cut each full rack of ribs in half, so that you have 4 half
racks. Sprinkle salt and pepper (more pepper than salt),
and 1 tablespoon chile pepper over meat. Wrap each
half rack in aluminum foil. Bake for 2 1/2 -3 hours.
3.Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in oil for 5
minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, vinegar, brown
sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with 2
teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, liquid smoke,
whiskey, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dark
molasses, and 1/2 tablespoon ground chile pepper.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 1
1/4 hours, uncovered, or until sauce thickens. Remove
from heat, and set sauce aside.
4. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
5. Remove the ribs from the oven, and let stand 10
minutes. Remove the racks from the foil, and place on
the grill. Grill the ribs for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Brush sauce on the ribs while they’re grilling, just
before you serve them (adding it too early will burn it).
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Skeena Meadows
Wildlife Preserve:
Nature, Sport
and Luxury
By Karen McMaster
This is no ordinary place, offering a
touch of luxury on the banks of the
mighty Skeena River.
Imagine being able to get away from it all, to get back to
nature, with the creature comforts of fine living. Picture
yourself fishing for salmon or steelhead, literally right
off your doorstep. Dream about a day in the field
shooting pheasants with pointing Labrador Retrievers
after warming up at the trap range. And then look
forward to relaxing in the outdoors, in style.
Between Smithers and Terrace 15 minutes outside of
Hazelton BC, a journey distinctive to BC and Canada is
unfolding. With a fascinating history and an exciting future,
this is an experience to embrace. A journey worth taking.
Skeena Meadows Wildlife Preserve is almost a new style
of being, created by a combination of attributes
including scenery/location, wildlife, activities,
accommodation, and people. Alone, each is
exceptional, a “Wow”. Together, there is something
more profound. The experience leaves a mark on the
soul that will stay with you for a very long time. As the
saying goes “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it
is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the
ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard
Located on 685 acres with 4 km of Skeena River frontage
and bordered by the majestic Roche de Boule Range,
Skeena Meadows is truly an outdoor oasis. The
surrounding mountains, hills, grasslands, fields, large
growth forest, ponds, and mile-long fish-bearing creek
meandering through the property provide unlimited
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possibilities for you to absorb the beauty of the Skeena
Valley. Wildlife abound and part of the daily excitement
involves the question: “Did you see any animals or tracks?”
This is no ordinary place, offering a touch of luxury on
the banks of the mighty Skeena River. Private and
secluded five-star tents sit riverside, and provide for a
most comfortable retreat after a day in the water or on
the land. Two decks, one with a wood-fired hot tub,
provide a natural room with a view, to sit, relax and take
in the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you. Fine
linens, full kitchen and hot shower facilities bring about
new dimensions to camping. Even the palette is
awakened, with a chef- inspired meal service focusing
on wholesome and locally grown foods. Now that’s
camping at its best!
Guests often comment on the variety of opportunities to
enjoy and share. There is something for everyone. And
throughout the day, you can retreat to your deck to share
your experiences, so no one is “away” too long on a vacation.
To the avid fisherman, wade into miles of opportunity along
the Skeena. To the avid pheasant shooter, pointing labs will
be a valuable and committed member of your team. Or try
your own canine friends; you will enjoy seeing them in
action, even if for a first time. To those who like to shoot,
but not birds, enjoy the trap range, a sought after place. If
fishing and shooting are not your cup of tea, the trails will
take you to some of the most beautiful scenery in the valley.
Take a lunch and take it all in.
What adds to the entire experience at Skeena Meadows
is the people. The staff and the clients all share one
thing in common: a great appreciation for the outdoors,
coupled with the finer things in life.
Skeena Meadows is a convergence of sustainable
activities, bringing together agriculture, the old-world
tradition of pheasant shooting, and world-renowned
fishing. A merging of sustainable skills, new and old
opportunities for growth, as individuals, partners and
teams. All within one of the most spectacular places in
Canada: The Skeena Valley.
Skeena Meadows is proud to be called
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a fisherman’s paradise
an outdoor oasis or outdoor spa
a bridge between old and new-world charm
a first class operation.
We encourage you to visit, experience and share your
description. It might be difficult to capture in words…
but is likely easy to feel: a fine combination.
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On The
Wings of
History
Stories of a pioneer pilot
By Chantal Meijer
“We had flown in all kinds of
weather,” says George, “If there were
clouds, we just climbed up into them.”
Main Photo: RCAF pilot
George Williamson, right, on a
Bolingbroke bomber, Aug. 25, 1943.
Inset: The Vancouver airstrip 1931
“I prefer the stairs to the elevator,” says 90-year-old
George Williamson as he skips up the staircase of his
Victoria seniors’ complex. The retired pilot leads me
into his apartment and introduces me to his equally
vivacious wife, Joan.
George’s aviation career spanned 43 years – from 1941
to 1984 – beginning with the RCAF in World War II.
George made 13,538 takeoffs (and as many landings, of
course). He flew 68 different types of airplanes,
including the Bolingbroke bomber, Lockheed 10
Electra, Cessna Citation, Beechcraft C45, Cessna T50,
Norseman Grumman Goose, Mark I Anson, the Shark,
and the Mitsubishi MU-2. In BC alone he landed at 597
different places, including rivers, lakes, logging roads,
grass fields, and airports.
And he not only flew airplanes; he repaired them, took
a few apart, enhanced some, and rescued a few.
“When I started flying in 1941, there were no airports in
BC,” remembers George. The RCAF had only one
located at Patricia Bay; all other RCAF bases were along
the coast for seaplanes. Vancouver was just a grass field.”
George’s aviation career took flight in 1941 when he
signed up with the RCAF at the age of 20. During initial
training in Regina he learned to fly a Tiger Moth and
the twin-engine Avro Anson bomber. “The Anson was an
old aircraft which had seen its last service at the
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evacuation of Dunkirk,” says George. “Some of them
still had bullet holes. I soloed very quickly and never
looked back.”
After earning his wings, George was posted to an
operational training unit at Patricia Bay, near Victoria,
BC. Shortly after his arrival, Pearl Harbor was bombed
(Dec. 7, 1941) and aircraft were immediately
dispatched. George was posted to Prince Rupert to fly
anti-submarine patrols in Dixon Entrance and out past
Haida Gwaii. Each Shark, remembers George, carried
two, 500-pound bombs or depth charges, a few
11-pound practice bombs, and was equipped with two
machine guns.
“It was during February 1942,” notes George, “that a small
Japanese seaplane circled the Prince Rupert harbour at
dawn, then disappeared over the hills toward Work Inlet.
By the time the RCAF got an aircraft into the air, all they
found was an oil slick on the water in the inlet.
“Two weeks later, a First Nations from Port Simpson
reported that he had seen a slick – a periscope? –
moving across the water out of the inlet on the day the
aircraft had been sighted. Those Japanese submarines
could apparently stay at sea for 90 days, had a range of
30,000 miles, and some even carried sea planes.”
Shortly thereafter, George was posted to 122 Squadron
at Patricia Bay. Using a Norseman with a camera hatch
in the belly, he performed photo flights, mapping out
most of the lower end of Vancouver Island.
Porcher Island in the north, and from Grenville
Channel in the east to Hecate Strait in the west.
Checking the area’s camouflage efforts took him one
hour and 35 minutes to reach 20,000 feet – without
oxygen. “The cameraman passed out at 16,000 feet and
recovered on the descent,” he says. “I was able to work
the camera from the cockpit – and I was only a little
tired for a couple of days.”
By 1943, with the need for frequent progress photos
of airports under construction, George was assigned
to further photo flights, this time with a fitted
Bolingbroke Bomber.
In 1942 George was assigned to take aerial photos of all
the proposed airports in coastal and western BC as part
of the war effort.
“Basically, we were told to look for airport sites,” he says.
After loading a Norseman with sleeping bags, tent, food
and rifles, George and three other personnel flew
inland from Prince Rupert and landed at Lakelse Lake,
where three Air Force men were guarding a cache of
fuel, bombs and oil. George took photos of the Terrace
and Woodcock sites before flying on to Lake Kathlyn,
adjacent to the Smithers airstrip, which George notes,
was an emergency field for Pan-Am Airways on their
flight from Seattle to Fairbanks. They then continued
on to other sites.
In May 1943 George took more than 9000 aerial photos,
from the Estevan and Gil Islands in the south, to
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“During those flights (which included Terrace in
Aug. 1943), I was the first to land at some of these
new airports,” he says.
In 1944, new rules requiring instrument ratings came
into affect. “We had flown in all kinds of weather,” says
George, “If there were clouds, we just climbed up into
them. Following intensive training at Pennfield Ridge,
N.B., George was back in the squadron flying
instrument flights “with Western Air Command telling
me where I could or couldn’t go.”
George took his discharge from the RCAF in 1945
and moved into a new career as operations manager
for B.C. Airlines.
Over the years George flew company officials, VIPS and
politicians, and engaged in rescue missions.
From 1948 to 1964 George flew a Grumman Goose for
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From 1964 to 1984 George flew for
BC Hydro for most of their projects,
including the Alcan project. As well
as a Goose, he flew a Mitsubishi
MU-2 turbo-prop, a pressurized allweather aircraft capable of reaching
340 mph, and a 10-passenger jetpowered Cessna Citation capable of
flying to 43,000 feet at 450 mph.
“They were a pleasure to fly,”
George remembers fondly. “You
could be in your shirtsleeves at high
altitude even when the outside air
temperature was minus 60 degrees
or more.”
George retired from BC Hydro in
June 1984, the year before it closed
its flight department.
George maintained his pilot’s
license until 2004 when, at the age
of 83, he had a heart attack. He still
hangs on to his license: Senior
Commercial #2, HQS000002. “It
raised a few eyebrows when flight
planning in the US,” he chuckles.
Of George’s myriad experiences
over the years, a few involved bears
and flying fish.
In 1952, he came face to face with
two bears, one a Kermodei, in the
Canoona Valley after stopping for a
fishing break with a company
official.
In 1955 and 1956 he was involved in
the transfer of adult spawning
salmon from Fraser Lake to Horsefly
Lake. They moved 120 adult salmon
the first year, 20 at a time, and
almost 300 adult salmon the next
year. “We had installed two
100-gallon tanks in the Goose,” he
notes. “Of the 17 trips we made, one
was a great flight. The moonlight on
the water made for a great flare-path
for landing.”
“It was all interesting,” says George
of his entire aviation life. “I got into
situations no one else got into.”
pheasant shooting
luxury riverside tents
2.5 miles of private waterfront
salmon and steelhead fishing
..............
B.N.P., an air charter company used
by all the major businesses in BC, in
which he was a working partner.
Above: George and Joan Williamson,
Victoria B.C., Dec 20, 2011
Footnote:
In Dec. 2002, George, 81, towed a
Bristol engine, donated by Hawkair,
to the BC Aviation Museum in
Victoria. It had been 59 years since
his first landing at Terrace.
Freelance writer Chantal Meijer
lives in Terrace, B.C.
Pheasant shooting, salmon and steelhead fishing on 685 acres along
the Skeena River with 2.5 miles of private waterfront and hiking trails.
Located between Hazelton and Terrace, British Columbia.
Luxury riverside tents with hardwood floors, full kitchens, showers,
hot-tubs and more. An Outdoor Enthusiast’s Paradise!
For additional information, photos and
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See Skeena Meadows article on page 8
Celebrating our community spirit for over 100 years.
BC
Fairs
&EXHIBITIONS
North Peace Fall Fair
(Fort St. John)
Dawson Creek Exhibition
& Stampede
Bulkley Valley
Exhibition (Smithers)
Exciting
ACTIVITIES
From Vancouver to Fort St. John, whether it’s a country fair, a
rodeo, or the local agricultural exhibition, the “Fair” has long
been a part of life in our beautiful province. I’m sure all of us can
remember the hot dogs and cotton candy, the music and the
midway... this year will be a great year to add to those memories.
throughout
BC
The 2012 season is literally kicked off by the 66th annual
Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair Parade. Held on the May
long weekend (May 18-21) this event is the largest Rodeo west
of the Calgary Stampede. Be sure to “saddle -up” for a heck of
a weekend!
Nearby in Aldergrove, they’ll be celebrating the 100th
Anniversary of their Agriculture Fair. The theme this year is
Country Carnival (so expect lots of clowning around!) however
the emphasis will be on “100 Years of Growth - 1912 to 2012”.
The fair starts Friday evening July 20 with a classic car and
tractor Show ‘n Shine, lots of midway rides, entertainment,
and food to appeal to all ages. The fair site offers lots of free
parking; admission to the fair is by reasonable donation only.
It’s all happening July 20-22.
Up in beautiful Prince George they are celebrating a hundred
years as well. Three years before the City of Prince George
was incorporated and the same year the Titanic sank, the
first Prince George Exhibition was held! According to Ted
Williams, one of Prince George’s most notable local historians,
“A few men met, had a few drinks, put their straw hats
together and came up with the idea of a fall fair”. They hoped
that townspeople and farmers in the district would exhibit,
compete, enjoy themselves and draw the community together.
Prince George
Exhibition
Quesnel Fall Fair
Williams Lake
Harvest Festival
Comox Valley Exhibition
Pacific National Exhibition
Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition
Only in a handful of instances has the fair been cancelled; it
has weathered the storm of world wars, times of hardship
and prosperity, growth and development, growing pains and
change. This spirit continues! August 8-12 the Prince George
Exhibition (PGX) will celebrate its Centennial year! Join us for
everything from barrel racing to bull riding, entertainment &
shows on three stages, competitions from fire fighters, pigs &
ducks to lumberjacks, the largest fireworks show in Northern
BC and a whole lot of fun for all ages and the entire family!
BC Fairs, the B.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs and
Exhibitions is a non-profit, sustainable provincial association
that represents agricultural fairs, exhibitions, festivals and
related events, and increases awareness of BC agriculture
through alliances with other organizations. Learn more about
all of these events at www.bcfairs.ca
Look for our
2012 Fair Guide
Now available at BC tourism offices
The annual guide is a full colour free publication
that is distributed throughout British Columbia.
Available at over 300 locations from April through
September. This unique magazine is dedicated to
promoting the fairs and exhibitions in our province
and celebrates BC’s diverse agriculture industry!
Rooted In Tradition,
Growing for Tomorrow
Contact us at WWW.BCFAIRS.CA | 778-574-4082
BC ASSOCIATION OF
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS
AND EXHIBITIONS
150 Years of
Golden Getaways
By James Douglas
Declared a National Historic Site
of Canada in 1923, and later a
Provincial Heritage Site in 1958,
Barkerville is now the largest
living-history museum in western
North America.
Imagine… hand-digging through layers of soggy,
worthless, frustrating gravel, hoping and praying the
next shovel-stroke will expose a fortune in gold. Twenty
feet, thirty feet, forty feet: everyone says it’s crazy, but
there’s too much at stake. Then, just when the outcome
seems impossibly bleak, at a depth of fifty-two feet, the
ground begins to pay.
The lead is struck, and the greatest creek-side placer
gold deposit the world has ever seen is suddenly yours
for the taking.
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Above: Street scene, Barkerville
(credit: Thomas Drasdauskis)
Inset: Barkerville from the air
(credit: Barkerville archives)
This is Barkerville’s story.
The Cariboo region of British Columbia’s central interior
has been profoundly shaped by gold, thanks to a workingclass English prospector named Billy Barker who, in 1862,
spearheaded a twenty-year, multi-billion dollar industrial
revolution that literally helped build a Province.
The extraordinary historic town of Barkerville, named
in honour of the English prospector, now stands as a
living testament to these golden beginnings. Declared a
National Historic Site of Canada in 1923, and later a
Provincial Heritage Site in 1958, Barkerville is now the
largest living-history museum in western North America.
Why did Barkerville survive, when so many other gold
rush towns in the region did not?
“It had a proper infrastructure,” says James Douglas,
Manager of Visitor services in Barkerville. “It had a
great number of businesses because these people who
were coming to seek the gold needed to be supplied,
and the gold was so plentiful that people put down
roots.”
“You can trace family names here in the BarkervilleQuesnel area right back to 1862. Some of those are
Caucasian families, some are Chinese families, and
many of them are Europeans who came over specifically
for the gold rush and then just stayed because it was a
place to start a life.”
But that’s not all the region has to offer: the Bowron
Lakes chain is considered one of the best canoe
experiences in the world, and Barkerville’s 8 kilometre
proximity to the historic town of Wells offers up a wide
variety of outdoor and vibrant cultural experiences to
round out your visit.
Voted one of the ten best festivals in Canada, the annual
ArtsWells festival of All Things Art runs August 3-6, and
offers up a rich bonanza of finest contemporary musical
and visual artists working across the country and
internationally. The town of Wells offers full-service RV
hook-ups, and there are three RV friendly camping sites
located just outside of Barkerville.
Barkerville celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2012, and
the year is full of exciting adventures for the more than
65,000 international visitors who flock to “BC’s Gold
Rush Town” annually.
The signature event for Barkerville’s year-long
sesquicentennial celebrations will take place August
11th & 12th, 2012. The event will officially
commemorate the 150th anniversary of Billy Barker’s
astonishing gold discovery in August 1862, and the
subsequent birth of Barkerville Historic Town.
A successful Barkerville Waterwheel demonstration clean-up
(credit: Thomas Drasdauskis)
During the weekend-long gala visitors to Barkerville will
be treated to the triumphant return of the Canadian
National Gold Panning Championships, hosted by
5-time World Invitational Gold Panning Champion and
lifetime Barkerville resident, Scott Rea. Come discover
for yourself the wild riches of the region and plumb the
considerable depths of cultural, historical and outdoor
adventures in this spectacular wilderness setting. Golden
Getaways, indeed.
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Biggest Little Rodeo
in the West
By Roy Henry Vickers
Many of Canada’s top
cowboys and cowgirls got
their start at Kispiox.
On the first weekend in June, 1st, 2nd & 3rd, the
Hazeltons will be celebrating the 65th Annual Kispiox
Valley Rodeo. Sanctioned by the British Columbia Rodeo
Association, this little rodeo has earned it’s reputation
of being the ‘Biggest Little Rodeo in the West.’
In a hidden Valley, surrounded by high rocky, snow
covered mountains, bordered by the Skeena and
Kispiox Rivers and home to the world’s largest wild
steelhead, a valley full of wildlife, grizzly bears,
mountain goats, wolverine, moose, wolves and rich with
cultural history. Legends lived here, Simon Gunanoot
who evaded the law for 13 years, the longest manhunt
in Canadian History, Lillian Alling, the woman who
walked from New York to Russia, the Telegraph Trail
with all it’s line cabins and pack trains, trapping,
logging, fishing, a land of Totem Poles, Potlatches,
Music Festival, community spirit and a diverse
population...this is the Kispiox Valley, and the people
know how to put on a great rodeo.
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Main Photo: The drill team
practicing for the “Biggest
Little Rodeo in the West.”
Inset: The Princess, Abbey
Stevens, and the Chief
The rodeo actually began in the early 40’s in the Village of
Kispiox (Gitksan for ‘The Hiding Place’) by First Nations
and Valley residents. They built a cedar rail arena and a
beautiful announcer’s booth. Locals rounded up some of
the wild horses and cattle and put together a first class
show. In those days the rodeo was sanctioned by the CCA
(Canadian Cowboy’s Assc), now known as the Canadian
Professional Rodeo Association. Cowboys and cowgirls
alike tried their skills at riding the roughstock.
In those days, there was a fierce competition on sports
days with soccer and softball, and the animals were leaving
divets and ‘droppings’ in the sports field. To preserve their
venue, in 1947 the rodeo was moved further up the Valley
to it’s present location, on the banks of the world famous
Kispiox River. The Kispiox Valley Farmer’s Institute took
over the event, built new facilities, including a race track, a
dance hall, bleachers and concession booth. From those
early days some great stories have been created, some of
them recorded in Art Hagen’s recently published book, ‘I
Once Was A Cowboy’.
Today, the rodeo is run by the Kispiox Valley Rodeo
Club and has grown with the times. The rodeo is
professionally run, with some of Canada’s top bucking
stock, qualified judges, timers and personnel. Unlike so
many rodeos today, where a rodeo fan pays their money,
watches a two hour performance and goes home, this
rodeo has maintained it’s old fashioned camaraderie.
People arrive a day or two early, and camp amongst the
giant cottonwoods along the river. The smell of
campfires and the music of fiddles, guitars and banjos
all mingle with the sounds of horses and cattle.
Many of Canada’s top cowboys and cowgirls got their
start at Kispiox. Rob Bell – 3 x Canadian Champion Bull
Rider, Lee Graves – Canadian and World Champion
Steer Wrestler, Logan Hodson, Dena Millard, Laura
Seimens, Robert & Kyle Bowers, Wade McNolty, Andy
Copeland and World Champion All Around Indian
Cowgirl, Denise Swampy to name a few. Many rodeo
celebrities have competed here, including the late world
famous Kenny McLean.
For over 30 years the bucking horses for the rodeo were
raised in the Valley by Gene Allen, who would round
them up and trail them down the road to the rodeo
grounds. Many of the G.J. Horses went on to the
Canadian Finals and National Finals Rodeos, and won
many bucking horse of the year, and top selling bucking
horse awards.
Above: Roy Vickers and Joy Allen,
Club President.
Inset: Roy’s rodeo club artwork.
The 65th rodeo celebration promises to be a good one.
Major Sponsor ‘More Core Drilling’ from Stewart B.C. is
contributing generously to help the club provide the
best bucking horses & bulls in British Columbia. The C+
Rodeo Company from Williams Lake, the same
contractor used by the famous Williams Lake Stampede
is hired, along with the three time world champion
Auctioneer, Keith Dinwoodie, the ‘voice’ of Kispiox
Rodeo. There are two live band dances in the newly
renovated hall, a western idol contest, many concessions
and vendors, including the club’s popular annual BBQ
Story Continued on page 18
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Kasiks
Wilderness
Resort
Above: It takes quite a team to put on a rodeo. The Kispiox Rodeo Team... thanks everybody!
Beef (cooked in the boiler of an old paddle wheeler off the Skeena) and
pancake breakfast. The rodeo promotes youth, and features many kids
events. Junior competitors will vie for $3000 in their sanctioned events and
the Wild Horse Race has a $2000 purse, enticing the best ranch hands in
B.C. to compete. This is one of the only rodeos left that still presents a
buckle to the winners in every event. A great family event, there’s
something for everyone, from the ‘Tug of War’ contest to the wild calf
scramble ($100 bills are taped to the back of frisky calves and kids are
turned loose in the arena), the wild cowhide race, stickhorse race, all the
regular rodeo events, the kids wild pony race and a lot more.
Sunday is ‘Are You Tough Enough To Wear Pink’ day, promoting breast
cancer awareness. All proceeds raised are donated to the nearest cancer
medical centre.
For a great family weekend, put on your boots, grab your best buddy and
come on out to the 65th Annual Kispiox Valley Rodeo... “The Biggest Little
Rodeo In The West.”
Kasiks Wilderness
Resort is the
perfect escape from
the everyday.
Take a walk
through the Old
Growth Forest,
enjoy roasting
marshmallows
around a campfire,
find a trail or just
sit back, relax and
catch a movie in the
lounge.
The Only Distraction
is the View
[email protected]
Phone 250-615-3521
Inset Photo: Little Grace dreaming of the drill team.
Above: Nine year old Grace in the Drill Team.
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Terrace
Land of 30 Rivers
By Terry J. Wiest
Steelhead University
“A humbling reminder of what mother
nature can bestow upon us – the
volcano that erupted over 250 years
ago wiped out two entire villages,
killing over 2,000 Nisga’a ancestors.”
Nestled in the heart of British Columbia is a little slice
of heaven called Terrace. Most widely known for the
best steelhead fishing in the world, the scenery is
absolutely breathtaking. One does not need to be a
fisherman to appreciate the beauty of the land, but
being a fisherman myself it is beyond belief what lies in
the mountains and streams within the Skeena Region
that surrounds this majestic place.
Hawkair flies daily from Vancouver, BC and I was
impressed with the exceptional customer service I
encountered at both points of origin. The morning I
flew in, the Dash 8 had a smooth ride and the landscape
below was amazing. It wasn’t long before we crossed
over the snowcapped mountains and came in for a
landing at Terrace. I was somewhat surprised at the size
of the airport. I expected pretty much a gravel runway
with one or two buildings. It was not to be. Terrace,
surprisingly to me, looked like many other small
airports I’ve traveled complete with regular blacktop
runways, a tower and large buildings. The scenery
around the airport was however like none other, it was
the stuff postcards are made of.
I started my visit the first week of May with Westcoast
Fishing Adventures. Gill McKean and Mandi McDougall
run a bed and breakfast out of Terrace and they
welcomed me to their beautiful home. The home
cooked meals were much appreciated as the next
several days we’d be camping on the river.
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Before I could fish we needed to take about a 3 hour drive
to a meeting point where we’d meet up with Gill and head
to camp. My first question was answered almost as soon as
we left town, would I see any bear? Wow, such healthy bear
and they were just coming out of their hibernation.
Beautiful full coats and they were just looking for food. As
we pulled over to take a picture they could care less. Oh,
they knew we were there, but as long as we didn’t bother
them they weren’t going to bother us. Now that’s the way I
like to see bear, from the safety of the car. We’d end up
seeing more than a dozen bear each way – plenty of
activity for any tourist to be amazed by.
As we traveled along Hwy 16 and then onto the Nisga’s
Highway, my eyes were filled with beauty everywhere.
From the lakes and small streams along the highway, to
the mountains and even the cloud cover provided
scenery unlike anywhere else I’ve seen. We had some
extra time so we were able to take a great break from
driving and visit Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. A
humbling reminder of what mother nature can bestow
upon us – the volcano that erupted over 250 years ago
wiped out two entire villages, killing over 2,000 Nisga’a
ancestors. The park is now a memorial for the First
Nation people and they allow us to visit and remember
those in spirit. Even in destruction comes beauty.
We crossed paths with several rivers along the way and
with each one I was imagining what it would be like to
fish in those “holes” I could see as we drove. If this isn’t
steelhead heaven I don’t know what is. There are over
30 rivers to fish within driving distance from Terrace and
they’re all world class rivers. I thought we’d be fishing the
Kitimat, Kispiox, Babine, Dean, Nass or Copper River, but
no, we’d be fishing the Moose. Actually this is our name
for it, the First Nations pronunciation and spelling I
couldn’t do justice, so, it’s the Moose.
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We finally pulled off the main road and
started heading up a dirt road, which
quickly became a trail. After reaching
our meeting point it wasn’t long before
Gill came down with his previous group
in a Can Am Side by Side with Trax.
This was going to be great!
We loaded up and off we went. What
started out as a trail soon turned to
mud, then snow, and then 4 feet of
snow. It’s no wonder we were the
only ones that could make it up to
the river – those trax were the only
solution besides helicopter.
Once arriving at camp we were
greeted by two First Nations
gentlemen who seemed to appear
out of nowhere. We shook hands and
talked about the beauty of the river.
You could read in their eyes their
sincerity about the respect they had
for both land and river. We assured
them we too had such respect and
would treat the river as if it was our
own. Since there was only an hour or
so of daylight left we decided to
venture up river and fish, after all
that’s what we’re there for.
As we came around a bend Gill had
said “Wait until you see this hole”. I
think I was in awe and could hardly
speak. There are no words to describe
the beauty. This was it… I’m here. First
cast and near the tailout it was bobber
down – fish on! I landed a gorgeous
17lb hen that was flawless. After a
couple of pictures I made sure she
was revived and she swam off on her
own. Absolutely magnificent.
We ended up hooking 6 fish, all
within an hour. Now how could this
be beat? I don’t think it can. Every
fish wild. Every fish chrome. Every
fish released unharmed.
PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE WITHOUT SETTING FOOT IN THE KITCHEN
As we arrived back at camp I was
astonished. When we left the
gentlemen I spoke of earlier were still
there. Not only did they clean up the
camp, they swept in front of it with
branches, built our fire pit larger and
deeper, cut and stacked firewood and
even cut kindling. Where else in the
world does this happen?
Soon it was dinner cooked on the
fire and time to rest for the next
morning venture.
As we arose I didn’t much feel like
eating breakfast, so as Gill and
Pierre, my fishing partner for the
week, were preparing something to
eat I walked down to the river (all of
about 20ft) and began to fish.
“Fish On” I yelled. Laughing the
whole time Gill popped out of the
tent, took a picture and went back in.
Story Continued on page 22
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A couple casts later… same thing. After that, maybe 5
minutes and I hook up again.
“OK, let us eat now” said Gill.
“No problem” I said, “I’ll only yell if it’s a big one”.
Didn’t take long and I was doing everything I could to
get them out there with a camera. No, I wasn’t hooked
up again, a bull moose was crossing the river just
downstream from me. This was the first bull I had seen
in the wild and didn’t want to miss the photo op. Finally
I convinced Gill to come out and he took some nice
shots. OK, now I know why we call it the “Moose”.
After breakfast, and me already hooking 4 steelhead, we
decided to walk the river downstream. Every stretch of
river we fished held at least 1 steelhead, and most had
more. The scenery was outstanding. The water was
crystal clear. What more could you want?
Seemed like we walked a good 5 miles and I was already
dragging. Oh, but the way back was about to unfold.
Luckily we took a different fork back so there were new
holes we hadn’t already fished. Talk about spectacular.
The fish were abundant, hungry and full of fight. They
were all magnificent fish and all returned back
unharmed to complete their journey.
Needless to say, after arriving back at camp I could
hardly walk. But, tomorrow is a new day.
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The second day we went upstream to begin with. That
way, the walk back would be assisted by the downstream
force of the water. I wasn’t dragging as much but we
definitely put in a full day. And plenty of fish were to be
caught once again.
Every day was a blessing on the Moose. I can’t wait for
another trip back to Terrace. Maybe the Moose again,
maybe another. I don’t think it much matters in this part
of the world. They all have fish, they all have beauty.
Office: 250-635-9184
Cell: 250-615-8993
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200-4665 Lazelle Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 1S8
[email protected]
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C O N T ES T
Above Left (Main): Tim Hirtle in
Marrakech, Morocco.
Above Right: Brian Chow in Los Angeles
at the Farmers’ Market.
Grab your copy of Northern Routes
and bring it and your camera to some lovely or
faraway place. Take a picture of yourself or a
friend holding the magazine, with the cover
showing clearly, and send it to us. If we print
your photo in an upcoming in-flight magazine,
we’ll send you a t-shirt!
Mail your submission to: Hawkair, 4345 Bristol Road,
Terrace, BC V8G 0E9, or better yet, e-mail the
submission as an attachment to [email protected]
Above: Steve W watching
the Montreal Canadiens in
Vancouver.
Above: Joel Ringma and his family
in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
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to include your name, mailing address and phone
number. Please also provide a brief description
of where your photo was taken.
Above: Dan Hamhuis with Ben
Walker, also of Smithers.
Hawkair sponsored Ben’s
airfare to attend the BC Special
Olympics Sports Celebrities
Festival last fall.
Ron Ford at the Puu Hinahina
Lookout at the Waimea Canyon in
Kauai in April 2012.
Brian and Pati Struthers
in Mazatlan, Mexico in
February, 2012
Above: Tracy Adams and
Jason Milne Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic
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Above: Fay and Jim VanHorn in
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Nations history? Why not check out the Xat’sull Heritage
Village where you can discover the ancient Shuswap
heritage. On July 1st you can experience a traditional pitcooking dinner and guided tour. Traditional pit-cooking
involves cooking food in a hole lined with lava rocks using
recipes handed down for generations. For more
information call Miriam Schilling at 250.989.2311
For outdoor enthusiasts Williams Lake boasts exceptional
hiking, canoeing, mountain biking and kayaking in the
surrounding areas – you just need to get out and explore.
Not an adrenaline junkie? Why not explore the Scout Island
Nature Centre and take in its peaceful tranquility – don’t
forget your bird identification books, because you’ll spot all
manner of birds in this beautiful spot.
Take your time exploring Williams Lake – try one of its many
restaurants, explore the shops and stores downtown or maybe
hit the links at the Williams Lake Golf and Tennis Club.
For more information while visiting Williams Lake check
out the beautiful log Tourism Discovery Centre and Visitor
Centre on the south side of town on Highway 97. The
helpful staff will point you in the right direction and offer
all sorts of community information.
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clover-leaf pattern around barrels in the fastest time.
This event combines the horsemanship skills of the
rider and the incredible athletic ability of the horse.
And don’t forget to check out the breathtaking
Mountain Race while you’re at the stampede. Riders
and horses gather at the top of a hill and when the
horn blows they race down, each vying for position, to
the track where they race to the finish line in front of
the grand stand. It’s an exciting one-of-a-kind race.
Giddy up for good times at the Williams Lake Stampede
What better way to celebrate Canada Day long weekend
than taking a step into the past and reliving the
exhilaration of the Wild West? That’s exactly what
happens every year in Williams Lake – also
affectionately called BC’s Lake City – when the Williams
Lake Stampede gets under way June 29- July 1.
Williams Lake has a long cowboy history dating back to
the great Cariboo Gold Rush – a time when prospectors,
cattle ranchers and others came to the area in search of
gold. Many of those people stayed and settled on cattle
ranches and farms before forestry became one of the
main economic drivers of the area. With origins in this
vibrant ranching history, the Williams Lake Stampede is
now one of the largest rodeos in Western Canada.
The stampede is a multi-day event that showcases the
incredible stamina, talent and strength of cowboys
(and gals) who come from far and wide to perform
and compete. From bull riding, bareback and saddle
bronco riding, to steer wrestling, tie-down roping and
ladies barrel racing – the entertainment is top notch
and this event is not to be missed when you are visiting
cowboy country.
Bull riding is one of the most exciting events of the
rodeo and arguably one of the most dangerous.
Imagine the adrenaline rush of the bull riders as they
mount the enormous bulls while trying to hold on tight
for eight seconds. All the while the bull bucks, kicks,
grunts and does everything in its raw power to buck off
its pesky rider. The rider clings on to a braided rope
using only one hand, while the other remains free for the
full eight seconds. There is a reason it’s called the most
dangerous eight seconds in sports, and it just might be
one of the most exhilarating spectator sports out there.
This year marks the 86th incarnation of the Williams
Lake Stampede. This is no small-time rodeo. With
competitors coming from both Canada and the United
States, the rodeo features Canadian Professional Rodeo
Association excitement.
The rodeo’s not just about the events – it’s truly a
community event that’s family friendly and offers activities
for everyone. Adults can kick up their heels in the evenings
as live musical entertainment hits the stage on Friday, June
29 and Saturday, June 30 or check out the curling rink on
Saturday night for a traditional barn dance.
For more information about the Williams Lake
Stampede call:
250-392-6585
800-71-RODEO (BC only) Toll-free
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