downtown murals and public art explore
Take a walking tour of our vibrant downtown and explore the many colourful murals and spectacular public art on display. Discover why Terrace is becoming a world-class destination for public art. New artwork is added every summer, so make sure to check out the Skeena Salmon Arts Festival Society’s web site to learn more about Terrace’s murals, public art, and the artists who create them.
Welcome to Terrace, your home base for exploring northwestern BC’s spectacular outdoors. From fishing, biking, camping and exploring the backcountry in the summer to hitting the slopes, cross-country skiing to ice fishing, there’s so much to discover. Whether you are looking for live music, shopping at local boutiques or exploring the rich history of the region’s Indigenous communities – Terrace is where your adventure begins.
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outdoor parks & playgrounds
There are so many places to play games, have picnics and kick a ball around in Terrace. Check out some of our favourite places to bring the family. To learn more visit Family friendly activities: www.visitterrace.com/ explore/family-activities/
1. Skeena View Park: Tennis courts, new pickleball courts, a kids playground.
2. Christy Park: Soccer pitches and green space.
3. Riverside Park: Ball diamonds and green space.
4. Elks Park: Ball diamonds, kids playground and picnic area.
5. Rotary & Kerr Park: Baseball diamond and a kids playground.
6. Off leash dog parks: Ferry Island #11, next to Parkside School next #2 and next to Elks Park #4 on Haugland.
7. George Little Park: Kids playground, splash park, public washrooms and picnic tables.
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campgrounds
10. Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a | Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park
11. Ferry Island Campground
historical sites
Here are a few of the most popular historical sites to visit in the Terrace area. For more ways to discover the past, visit: www.visitterrace.com/ explore/arts-and-culture/historical-sites/
16. George Little House and Via Rail Station: The building that was once home to our city’s founder; George Little. It is also the VIA Rail station and welcomes train passengers.
17. Heritage Park Museum
18. Kitselas Canyon National Historic Site
19. House of Sim-Oi-Ghets at Kitsumkalum
Terrace is the perfect home base for your camping adventures with dozens of beautiful campgrounds to choose from. From Ferry Island, to Lakelse Lake, the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park or Kleanza Creek.
12. Kasiks Campground: Owned by the Kitsumkalum First Nation, stay overnight in a lodge room, or camp. A great restaurant and coffee shop as well.
13. Redsand Lake & Hart Farm Recreation Site: This amazing area on West Kalum offers beaches, canoeing, walking trails, biking trails & campsites.
14. Exstew Falls: Take a short hike to discover a stunning waterfall with camping available along the banks of the river.
8. Lakelse Lake/Furlong Bay: Walking trails, sandy beaches, a boat launch, picnic sites, tent and RV campsites, and more. A great visitor centre complete with an ice-cream stand, paddle board and kayak rentals.
9. Kleanza Creek Provincial Park
15. Exchamsiks River Provincial Park: In this magnificent park you’ll find two day use areas. There is also a boat launch, as well as, a short interpretive trail through old growth forest.
farmers market
26. Skeena Valley Farmers Market: The largest in Northern BC, the Skeena Valley Farmers Market is home to 70+ local vendors selling a diverse blend of home-crafted and home-grown goods. Check it out every Saturday (9am – 1pm) from May to October on Market St. next to George Little Park.
services community
access, visit: www.visitterrace.com/about/
outdoor adventures
hiking and walking trails
Discover a world of hiking and walking trails in and around Terrace. Many trails are located by nearby lakes, along beautiful streams, popular parks or up in the alpine. To learn more about hiking trails around Terrace visit: www.visitterrace.com/explore/outdooradventures/hiking/
8. Lakelse Lake Provincial Park / Furlong Bay: Walking trails, sandy beaches, a boat launch, picnic sites, tent and RV campsites, and more. A great visitor centre complete with an ice-cream stand, paddle board and kayak rentals.
11. Ferry Island
13. Redsand Lake, Hart Farm Recreation Site and Pine Lake
14. Exstew Falls
15. Exchamsiks River Provincial Park
30. Terrace Mountain Trail
31. Howe Creek Trail
32. Xpilaxha: Charles and Emma Nelson Trail: (Formerly called the Grand Trunk Pathway or Millenium Trail).
33. Gruchy’s Beach
34. Twin Spruce
35. Thornhill Mountain
36. Bornite Mountain
37. Gunsight Lake
38. Maroon Mountain
39. Sleeping Beauty
40. Jackpine Wetland Interpretive Trail
epic rides biking trails
Terrace has a diverse range of biking trails to challenge riders of all abilities. With two mountain bike networks in the city, an in-town pump track and a growing offering of family-friendly rides, Terrace is a biking hub. Check out our stellar mountain bike trails in surrounding areas. Make sure to check out the Terrace Off Road Cycling Associationthis non-profit organization helps build and maintain area trails. Be a good steward of the land - purchase a TORCA membership and do your part to support trail development and maintenance.
30. Terrace Mountain
35. Thornhill Mountain
41. Steinhoe Ridge
42. HUB trails
43. Pump Track
44. Spring Creek
45. Saasak’ Hill TrailsGitwinksihlkw
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9. Kleanza Creek
18. Kitselas Canyon National Historic Site
36. Bornite Mountain
46. Usk
47. Gitaus: Gitaus is one of two Kitselas Communities highway 16west
12. Kasiks
13. West Kalum Road to Red Sand, Hart Farm and Pine Lake
19. Kitsumkalum: The Ts’msyen community of Kitsumkalum is located just west of Terrace. Kitsumkalum RV Park, boat launch and House of Sim-OiGhets
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8. Lakelse Lake Provincial Park / Furlong Bay
24. Onion Lake Ski trails
33. Gruchy’s
48. Chist Creek
49. Waterlily Bay Resort
enjoy our hospitality accommodations
50. Bear Country Inn
51. Best Western
52. Comfort Inn & Suites
53. Copper River Motel & RV Park
54. Costa Lessa Motel
55. Days Inn
56. Holiday Inn Express
57. Kalum Motel & RV Park
58. The Lodge at Skeena Landing
59. Northern Motor Inn
60. Rainbow Inn Motel
61. Reel Inn Motel & RV Park
62. Rest Inn
63. Sandman Hotel
64. Quality Inn
65. Wild Duck Motel & RV Park
To find more accommodation options such as lodges, cabins, air B&Bs visit: www.visitterrace.com/ stay/
visit the Terrace Visitor Centre
Want to learn more about things to do, places to explore or check out suggested itineraries to help plan your trip? Come see us at the Terrace Visitor Centre where are friendly staff are there to help. Rent a bicycle, fishings rods, our GRIT trail wheelchair, or snowhoes in the winter. You’ll find all the best Terrace souvenirs and explore a selection of locally handcrafted gifts featuring more than 50 regional artisans. Peruse the Terrace apparel while sipping on a latte or summer lemonade. Our web site is packed with information. You can download our visitor Guide or visit our events page to see what’s happening while you are in Terrace.
