Tourism Guide - Your Guide to Kitimat

YOUR GUIDE TO

KITIMAT 2016

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The Great Outdoors

Kitimat thrives on a culture of many............25

Kitimat is well rounded................................04 The many hiking trails of Kitimat................04 Take care to avoid grizzly problems...........11

Our Summers Are Eventful

Fishing Capital of the Northwest Spend just a little time in the Kitimat River and you’ll be hooked....................................12 Anglers can overnight at local camp sites....14 Channeling a good time in Kitimat..............15

An Enviable Lifestyle Haisla Nation making their mark with major projects...............................................18 No business like snow business...................21 The lure of the derby....................................23

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Roars from hot rods give wildlife a real run for their money on Canada Day weekend..........26 Kitimat sets the party standard.....................27 Don’t forget the offerings of Kitimat’s indoor scene.................................................29

Industry Meets Nature Kitimat is the place to be... and invest.........30

Map of Walkway................. 08 Map of Kitimat...................... 16

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SERVICES ACCOMMODATION Kitimat Lodge...................................05

MUSEUMS Kitimat Museum & Archives ..........24

AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE SERVICES RG’s Auto & Marine .......................14

NEWS Northern Sentinel Newspaper .........27

BANKS/FINANCIAL SERVICES Scotiabank ........................................24 Oracle Financial Services ................24

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Canadian Cancer Society ................29

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Kitimat Community Services Society Employment Services Centre ..........10 FOOD Dairy Queen......................................29 Rosario’s Resaurant .........................07 GROCERIES & PHARMACY Save On Foods .....................................28 GUIDING/CHARTERS Kitimat Lodge...................................05 MK Bay Marina ...............................20 Nautical West Sport Fishing............13 Reliable Guide & Charters .............15 LIQUOR STORES Big Jim’s Spirits Store .....................32 Wee Geordies Wine, Beer & Spirits 32

PUBS Wee Geordies Pub & Sporthouse ...32 REALTORS Annelise Miller - Re/Max ................02 SERVICES Hatch .................................................31 Pyrotek ..............................................29 TRANSPORTATION First Canada .....................................09 VETERINARIAN & PET SHELTER Kitimat Veterinary Hospital ...........25 Kitimat Humane Society Shelter ....31 WORSHIP CENTERS ............................22 Haisla Pentecostal Assembly Kitimat Pentecostal Fellowship Mountainview Alliance

On the cover Bear Cub - Photo by Doug Read Mountain View - Photo by Louisa Genzale

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We don’t just call it the outdoors, we call it the great outdoors Kitimat is well-rounded to meet your needs Its prominence on the world stage has grown exponentially in recent years.

As a community we’ve always prided ourselves on the small-town feel, our connectedness and our nature.

The town has been a hub of activity leading up to the completion of the Rio Tinto smelter, which was finished last July.

Construction on camps and infrastructure for a number of proposed liquid natural gas projects has also tentatively begun, while companies wait

for final investment decisions.

Even so, it’s not just the prospect of employment that keeps people here.

Otherwise you wouldn’t have the oldtimers who have lived here since getting off the ship, plane or train down at the old work site when Alcan first cleared the way for the original Kitimat smelter.

It was a multi-cultural, pioneering spirit which lifted us off the ground.

Six decades later the town has settled well in to its own brand; a natural beauty with abundant fishing and existing as a gateway both to the Pacific Ocean and to British Columbia’s interior. In Kitimat we border all kinds of natural wonder.

The many hiking trails of Kitimat for you to enjoy North Cove Trail

Drive past the Rio Tinto Alcan smelter, and turn right onto Bish Forest Service road, and follow it for seven or eight kilometres. You’ll eventually see a sign for North Cove Trail.

The trail follows a steep decline towards the water, where you’ll find a rustic picnic area and great views of the surrounding Douglas Channel. The hike is relatively easy (although all uphill on the way back) and goes for about one kilometre. Road access to the trail head was recently re-opened on a resurfaced gravel road. Be mindful that it’s an active forestry road, and there is one section of onedirection alternating traffic, so make sure to drive carefully.

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Hirsch Creek Park Hirsch Creek Park has an easy set of trails.

Families can simply pull into the park, off the highway, just before the Hirsch Creek Bridge on the way into town. Watch for the trail signs in the park.

On the opposite side of the highway, spectacular views await at the Hirsch Creek Canyon. This one is a 6km (approximately three hour) return trip, but the trail is, again, an easy one, climbing only 100m.

Maggie’s Point Maggie’s Point is a scenic - and quick - trail along the saltwater towards a gazebo. There may be a number of trees down on the trail, an effect from the last winter so please use caution.

The turn off is on Kitamaat Village Road, heading into the village itself. Keep an eye out for a right turn off just before you reach MK Bay Marina. The road leads to a small (emphasis on small) parking area where it leads in to the walking path.

The path itself is quite easy, ending with a set of stairs leading up to a gazebo. Once there, enjoy the panoramic views of the Channel.

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Mount Elizabeth Looking for an even greater challenge? Then the steep and difficult Mount Elizabeth trail is for you.

Drive north out of Kitimat for approximately 7.5km, then turn right, just south of where the transmission lines cross Hwy 37.

Follow the gravel logging road for 13.5km. From there, a narrow 4WD road runs 2.5km to the trail head.

A hike of 6km gets you to the

alpine and panoramic views from what’s called Little Elizabeth.

If you want to tackle the peak, it’s due east of you, but be very aware you are now essentially mountaineering - you will be traversing an exposed ridge that is at points extremely narrow and hazardous.

Therefore we urge you not to try for the peak unless properly equipped and the weather is absolutely clear.

Coho Flats / Fishermen’s Trail A network of hiking paths that run between the Rod and Gun Club and the Coho Flats area is a popular trail within city limits that leads to the Kitimat river.

Beware this year though, following a big snow storm in February the trails are in a bit of rougher shape, so come prepared for the possibility of getting lost.

That said, the Fishermen’s Trail starts at the Rod and Gun Club, and does eventually connect to the Coho Flats trail, which also reconnects back to ‘civilization’ on Baxter Avenue and has a path down to the river.

Follow the trails far enough and you’ll end up at the golf course too.

Robinson Ridge Forest Avenue, at the Kitimat Visitor Info Centre, takes you to the Robinson Lake trail. After driving along that road for about 1.9km, turn right at the Wathl Mainline, heading south for 3.5km, to the trailhead.

Rated moderate, the 4km trail

takes you past a series of small lakes and coastal old growth forest. Hike time is about 5-7 hours. Although the last 1.5km can be very wet, most of that problem has been taken care of by the construction of a raised wooden walkway.

Snowmobile Club photo

Clague Mountain If the views over the Kitimat Valley and Douglas Channel are what you seek, try the Clague Mountain trail (locals pronounce it Clack).

From the Service Centre, head north along Enterprise Avenue until

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you reach the gravel logging road.

Follow that for about a kilometre then turn left and follow the side road 2km to the trail head. It’s a difficult 6km hike with a return time of 8-10 hours, but is well worth the effort.

Snowmobile Club photo

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Giant Spruce Park If you would like to visit BC’s largest living Sitka Spruce tree, which is over 400 years old, then look no further.

Turn left off of Haisla Blvd. by Roasrio’s onto Kuldo Blvd. Take your first right onto Columbia Ave and drive

past the Riverlodge Recreation Centre.

From there, follow the signs labelled ‘Giant Spruce’. This tree is protected by environmental law and is 42.2 metres tall and measures 11.4 metres in circumference. It is truly a sight to see.

Rosario’s Restaurant

Joe’s Trail Highway 37 to Haisla Blvd.

Turn left on Kuldo Blvd, right onto Cloumbia Ave. and travel until the road ends at the dyke. Turn right, take the first left and drive about 1km and park near the Kitimat River. The trail is about an hour and a half hike through old growth forest. At the end, turn left, walk along the water line to the dyke road, turn left and walk along the road, before taking another left back to your vehicle.

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Pine Creek Trail From the highway, turn down Kitamaat Village Road. At the bottom of the first hill, turn right onto a gravel road.

The trail begins 700m from the Village Road. Park at the creek and cross on foot until you see the

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trail sign.

This hike is great for the whole family and takes about an hour in total.

The trail is very scenic, with big cedars and streams, and you may even see some beaver activity.

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The walking paths in Kitimat have some lovely views. Above, this path with the bridge leads just off Lahakas Blvd, across from City Centre. At right, Sumgas Creek runs beneath the walking bridge and provides a scenic view.

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Take care to avoid grizzly problems If you can’t bear the bears, take pause before you see paws.

HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE This is the single biggest killer of bears.

When people allow bears to access garbage, they help create “problem” bears that are usually destroyed.

During the early spring to late fall, keep garbage behind closed doors in your garage, basement or storage area.

Put your garbage out on the morning of collection day and not the night before.

Thoroughly clean your garbage containers regularly.

Kitimat, as you may know, was an entirely planned and designed community.

PET FOODS To avoid attracting bears, feed your pets indoors.

If you must feed them outside, only put out enough food for a single meal and keep empty pet dishes inside. Store pet food inside your house.

UNCLEANED BARBEQUES During bear season, clean your barbeque immediately after every use.

Wash the grill or burn off the smells, food residue and grease. If you can smell your barbeque, then it is not clean enough.

Store your barbeque in a safe place behind closed doors.

DUMPSTERS Bears are lured into communities by the smells of food and garbage coming from commercial dumpsters.

The only way to keep bears out of dumpsters is to lock the lids down every night. Local businesses that use commercial dumpsters should ensure that their dumpsters are locked at the end of each day. www.northernsentinel.com

FISHING The smell of fish is an attractant for bears.

If a bear shows up at your fishing spot, leave as quickly as possible. If you have a fish on, cut your line and return when it is safe. Store bait somewhere other than your tent and keep your campsite clean. Stay away from the river’s edge when building a fire or cooking and do not cook near your tent.

Under the new amendments to the Wildlife Act, it is an offense for people in B.C. to feed dangerous wildlife (bears, cougars, coyotes and wolves) or disobey orders to remove and clean up food, food waste or other substances that can attract dangerous wildlife to their premises.

Conservation Officers may issue a written dangerous wildlife protection order which requires “the removal or containment of compost, food, food waste or domestic garbage.”

If people fail to comply with the order they could face a heavy penalty of up to $50,000 and/or six months in jail. ~www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/info/bearaware/co_response.html

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Spend just a little time in the Kitimat river and you’ll be hooked With five species of salmon and two of trout available to anglers, you can see there’s no shortage of action in our river.

So when are there fish in the Kitimat River?

Twelve months of the year.

When’s the best time to fish it?

Depends on what you’re after.

If your heart is set on a monster chinook (Spring) salmon, the main run will start heading into the river in late June and there will be plenty of battles royale to enjoy right through July.

These tackle busters are often in the 30-40lbs range but fish running 50lbs and up have sent anglers home with stars in their eyes — and aching arms.

How to catch yourself a trophy chinook?

The most relaxing is “still” fishing — anchoring your line and gear in the current with a weight and using a spinn-glo or a spin-n-glo/hoochie combo as the lure.

Both come in a bewildering array of colours and sizes.

For the more active angler, casting and “bottom bouncing” is the method of choice using either a spoon – there is even one named after our river, a Kitimat spoon, – or again a spin-n-glo/ hoochie, but with a lighter weight.

Bottom bouncing is also the more successful method since, by varying your cast length and retrieve, you’re

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searching out the fish rather than waiting for them to bump into your gear.

(The use of bait in the Kitimat River is prohibited until Labour Day - and don’t forget, it’s single barbless hook only.)

Because water conditions have a lot to do with your choice of lure and/or colour, it’s a good idea to check with a local tackle shop to find out what’s working when you arrive.

Another tip: get a copy of the tide tables even if you’re fishing on the river because a lot of fish tend to come in on the high tide.

As the chinook peak, the first of the next wave start arriving in the river - chum salmon.

Granted they are not as highly prized by many anglers, but if you get a fresh 20lb-er on the line you’ll be in a battle you won’t soon forget.

You can be sure of lots of chum action through July and into mid-August and they are excellent when smoked.

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Todd Haynes photo Tracey Hittel photo

Above, A spring Steelhead is caught in the Kitimat River.

During this run in particular you’ll see numerous fly anglers on the river and be impressed by their rate of success.

This is also when the pinks (pink salmon) come in - known as “humpies” for the hump back the spawning males develop.

They are utterly unpredictable in terms of the strength of the run - this is the only purely wild fish run in the Kitimat river.

The runs of pinks can show varying swings in alternating years, showing either huge or low returns.

Even so, trends over time have shown even “low” years can mean a run of 100,000.

With chum and pinks both in the river at the same time, it can easily get a little insane.

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Anglers can overnight at local town-run camp sites Operated by the city, Radley Park is the community’s premier campground, superbly located a literal stone’s throw from the banks of the river.

And yet it is also only a couple of minutes from all the amenities of the downtown area.

Set amongst trees, the sites come equipped with fire pits and picnic tables with sturdy shelters and plenty of supplied firewood.

No shelling out extra money to keep a campfire going.

There are electrical hook-ups available at a number of sites and the washroom facilities include coin-operated showers.

There is a sani-dump, fishcleaning station and even a smoker for your catches of the day as well as a fishing spot and boat launch at the end of the Radley Park road.

Believe it or not, Radley Park is so appealing even local residents frequently camp there for a weekend.

The District of Kitimat also operates the Hirsch Creek Campground, just a short drive from town on Highway 37S.

It’s further from town offering a quieter camping experience along the shores of Hirsch Creek.

There are large fields for fun activities with your family, and of course trails along Hirsch Creek itself.

Many visitors like to get even closer to their chosen fishing spots by camping on the banks of the Kitimat River itself.

However, in consideration of other anglers and the environment, you are asked to make camp at least 30 metres from the water’s edge.

For those who really want to get away from it all, the Kitimat Valley has several Forest Recreation rustic campsites such as Mount Elizabeth, Deception Lake, Enso Park and West Lake.

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Channeling a good time in Kitimat Although it’s the abundant fish that draw most people on to the waters of the Douglas Channel, the beauty and marine life of the fjord is a bonus none forget.

It’s also the reason why an increasing number of non-anglers leap at the opportunity offered by local charter operators to take to the briny and capture that beauty through the lens of their camera.

But, back to the fish.

Salmon, of course, are the big draw with chinook/springs and coho being the favourites.

Although the early chinooks/springs, destined for spawning grounds in the upper reaches of the Kitimat River, arrive in midto late-May, the peak period begins in mid-June with the first couple of weeks of July bringing “prime time.”

Mid-July sees the beginning of the coho run which will peak a month later.

Kathy Ouwehand photo They often mill around “out front” waiting for the right river conditions. an d But there are also salmon to be had in the depths of winter. Known by the contradictory name of winter springs, these are US chinook whose ocean-going lives bring them north.

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Haisla Nation making their mark with major projects The Haisla Nation have been keeping busy with some very exciting projects in the region.

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The Haisla Nation’s community of Kitamaat Village is an idyllic waterfront community, a short drive from where Highway 37S meets Kitimat.

The beautiful location of the townsite is also an economically viable spot for companies who are interested in transporting natural resources to overseas markets.

The Haisla are currently leasing land at Bish Cove for the Kitimat LNG project, a joint venture project between Chevron Canada and Woodside Energy International Limited. The project is waiting on their Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency approval.

The Haisla have also put in proposals for their own LNG project, Cedar LNG. The project was awarded a 25 year export

license from the National Energy Board in 2015.

The Haisla have also taken ownership of the MK Bay Marina, which it will manage and operate along with it’s business partner, Mill Bay Marina Group.

Their development efforts have extended into the District of Kitimat, with a complex on the site of Kitimat’s old hospital, which is under construction at this time. The complex, called Haisla Town Centre, will be a collection of apartment buildings, office spaces, a hotel and a restaurant.

LNG Canada and the Haisla Nation finalized a 10 year lease in 2015, in which LNG Canada will lease 49 one and two bedroom condos, making up the entirety of a single residential building in the complex.

Another exciting development has been an ocean observatory that has been installed along the coast line of the Kitamaat Village.

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underwater, cabled seafloor platform with live-streams from a videocamera. It also has a hydrophone to record noises from whales and vessels, and an instrument to record local water quality.

It took Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) two years to get the observatory installed and the process involved acquiring approval from First Nation communities, provincial and federal levels of government and land owners where the instrumentation would be located.

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At left, a couple of cranes take a break along Kitimat’s waters. At right, a hummingbird rests its wings.

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No business like snow business That aluminum snowflake on the right side of the highway as you drive into town isn’t just for show.

With 268.5cm of snow recorded for Kitimat over the 2014/2015 winter (that’s a low end figure by the way, we had too much snow for a few days in February to even measure it) and 423.9cm on average, or roughly 14ft, we’re no slouches when it comes to knowing what a real northern white winter is.

In fact, the name of our community is derived from Git-a-maat, a Tshimian description of the Haisla, which means “people of the snow.”

Local amenities abound, however, to take advantage of our powdery resource.

Down Highway 37S is the Onion Lake Ski Trails, a popular facility with kilometers worth of trails. The professionally laid out trails cover a variety of terrains.

The local Kitimat Snowmobile and Hikers Club also maintain cabins in the area, including up Clague Mountain, located not far from downtown and is designated a municipal park.

For a bit more casual fun, the Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club offers curling and it’s grounds are great for snowshoeing or for some family tobogganing.

It’s true nothing beats a nice warm day, but we certainly embrace the snow to its full potential.

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All photos of participants with their fish are from the 2015 Fish Derby. (pg 22-23)

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Seeking the biggest fish brings out anglers and families for the annual Kitimat Fish Derby, traditionally on the Labour Day weekend

The lure of the derby One of Kitimat’s main events each year is the Fish Derby.

Anglers of all levels of experience test their might against salmon runs in the river. Hosted by the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, participants vie for the largest catch — within their own category — for the chance to win cash and prizes.

Once you get your big catch, you bring it to the Visitor Information Centre for a weigh-in, and then you’re welcome to stick around for family activities and barbecue.

For more information on the event contact the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce at 250-632-6294. www.northernsentinel.com

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Kitimat thrives on a culture of many.

Kitimat is built on the foundation of many cultures and countries.

Of course we live on the traditional territory of the Haisla First Nation, a thriving community based in Kitamaat Village just a short, scenic drive away from Kitmat.

In town too there’s an abundance of culture, from an active Filipino society to the abundant Portuguese, who provide the backbone to the Portuguese-centred Luso Club in Kitimat.

Kitimat is so involved with its multi-cultural heritage that it’s home to it’s own Multi-Cultural Society, which each year hosts an amazing community potluck that’s always home to an amazing assortment of foods, followed by song and dance.

The club also holds a ceremonial flag raising at Flag Park at the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, where each community, represented with their own flag, hoists their community symbol, which greets motorists as they enter the community.

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Above, a 2016 group shot from the yearly multi-cultural pot luck dinner. Submitted photo At left: Top, squirrels stop for a chat. Left, the root system of a fallen tree at Hospital Beach. Right, seaweed on the shore at Maggie’s Point.

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Kitimat sets the party standard for Canada Day The Northwest really has figured out how to hold a party.

Being in close proximity to some other communities, no one tries to step on anyone’s toes, which means when Canada’s birthday comes around each July 1st, Kitimat is the place to be.

Canada Day really is one of the biggest days of celebration in the community, which starts in the early morning with a pancake breakfast, and grows from there - from car shows at Tamitik Arena to helicopter rides from the Riverlodge - where also, there’s a day’s worth of entertainment, food, and activities.

Not to mention the ‘birthday cake’, large enough so everyone who wants a piece can have one.

Of course a slice of birthday cake won’t fill your belly quite as well as the abundance of food at the Riverlodge.

The multi-cultural food fair offers a

variety of foods from all corners of the globe, including Chinese food, Filipino food and Portuguese food.

Small business and craft vendors also abound, selling an assortment of goods.

A stage is always set up outside as well, where local and regional musicians play to an encouraging crowd.

Even rain won’t hold back a Kitimatian seeking fun in the community.

Canada Day celebrations are also joined by the Dave Saunders Memorial Hill Climb, a loud and thrilling uphill race on Haisla Boulevard. (See page 27.)

Information on these events are posted online at festivalskitimat.com.

So whether celebrating a national birthday or watching smoke billow from a squealing tire, Kitimat has all interests covered.

Festivals Kitimat has an office open until July 1 at the Riverlodge meeting room if you wish to find out more about what’s happening that weekend, including the annual Canada Day parade.

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Hot rods roar Canada Day weekend Simple words can’t adequately express the ear-shattering roar of hot rods on Haisla Blvd.

The tradition of Kitimat’s Dave Saunders Memorial Hill Climb on Canada Day weekend is a popular one for people from all over B.C. You can tell which day is the Hill Climb when you hear the growls of hot rods inching to the starting line, which sends competitors up Kitimat’s Haisla Boulevard.

It’s Kitimat’s major thoroughfare, but traffic gets temporarily redirected for the competition.

The competition is so named after a Kitimat racing legend, Dave Saunders who rode with his

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Kitimat is home to a number of prized facilities. Clockwise from top left, the Kitimat Public Library, which shares a courtyard in the back with a park area (directly above) which connects it to the pool and ice arena. At left the Kitimat Museum & Archives near City Centre Mall.

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Don’t forget the offerings of Kitimat’s indoor scene If you find yourself in Kitimat without the energy to place yourself in to the ample surrounding wilderness you won’t be without a good time.

You’ll enjoy the displays and models of a town under construction, as well as taxidermied animals showing the different wildlife we share our backyards with. (Here’s a hint, they’re sometimes very large and furry!) Going upstairs in the museum will also take you to the town’s art gallery, and several times a year there are new collections From the of local or regional artists, For as much as there are things to not to mention the pieces on museum to the do outside in Kitimat, there are plenty permanent display. There of things to do inside as well. library, there is an are even pieces available for Among the icons of Kitimat’s purchase for those who want abundance of indoor recreational scene is the state-of-theto take a bit of Kitimat home art swimming pool at the Sam Lindsay with them. recreation in Aquatic Centre.

Kitimat is also home to Kitimat Complete with a lazy river and a a very comprehensive public water slide, it provides an excellent family library. outing.

Come for the collection of In the same complex is the Tamitik Arena, books and internet terminals, but stay in the winter a continually used ice sheet for our for an assortment of public events, usually geared local hockey teams and skating club, plus regular towards the kids, including puppet shows and LEGO public skating. A second sheet of ice is just across the competitions, among other activities. courtyard as well in the Kitimat Ice Rink.

They also provide a collection of movies to You’ll also never be bored at the Riverlodge, check out too. It’s not just books. a converted bunkhouse that now houses a fitness We’ll just leave a gentle reminder that we also centre, two gymnasiums, and which hosts numerous have an 18 hole golf course, nearby cross-country ski workshops throughout the year, from speaking trails at Onion Lake, a modern hospital and health Spanish, to pottery, to photography and more. centre and the City Centre Mall shopping area with nearby restaurants.

Of course there are other staples of the community Well, we could go on, but we think you get the as well. The Kitimat Museum & Archives is a point. wonderful collection of the town’s history.

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Kitimat is the place to be...and invest Now is the time to be investing in Kitimat.

With shorter shipping distances to Asian markets and the third largest port on the west coast of Canada, it’s no wonder there are so many proposed projects in the area.

Land for the Kitimat LNG project at Bish Cove is leased

by Chevron Canada and Woodside Energy International Limited from the Haisla First Nation. While the project is still waiting for a final investment decision, Kitimat LNG has been approved for an export permit which would allow them to export up to 10 million tons of liquified natural gas (LNG) for 20 years.

The project is currently waiting for their Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency approval.

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Connecting Bish Cove with Summit Lake, B.C, will be the proposed Pacific Trail Pipeline.

The 470 km pipeline has approval from 16 First Nations located along the route.

LNG Canada, another proposed export facility, will be located next to the Rio Tinto smelter. The project, a joint venture between Shell Canada, PetroChina Company Limited, Korea Gas Corporation, and Mitsubishi Corporation, has been granted Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency approval, and is currently waiting for a final investment decision.

They have also been approved for a 40 year export license.

LNG Canada will receive it’s natural gas through the Coastal GasLink pipeline, which will start in

the oil and gas fields in the northwest BC Peace Region. The 700 km pipeline received an Environmental Assessment certificate in 2014.

Other potential projects include the Haisla Nation’s proposed Cedar LNG, the Kitimat Clean Refinery, the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, among many other proposed endeavors.

The Rio Tinto smelter, the original Kitimat industrial landmark, just wrapped up a $5 billion modernization project.

The project increased the facility’s production capacity by 48 per cent, while also striving to reduce emissions.

All in all, Kitimat is currently a hub of energy and productivity, making it an attractive place to invest.

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