Why go
- City in British Columbia, Canada.
- Served by Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT).
- Home to roughly 19,600 people.
History
Terrace is a city in the Skeena region of west central British Columbia, Canada. This regional hub lies east of the confluence of the Kitsumkalum River into the Skeena River. On BC Highway 16, junctions branch northward for the Nisga'a Highway to the west and southward for the Stewart–Cassiar Highway to the east. The locality is by road about 204 km (127 mi) southwest of Smithers and 144 km (89 mi) east of Prince Rupert. Transportation links are the Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat, a passenger train, and bus services.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Hawkair BH (Dash 8-100) · 2 routes: Smithers, Vancouver
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Vancouver*
- WestJet WS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YXT has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Vancouver, Prince George, Smithers). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: South Usk, 18 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Terrace, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.