Smithers, BC
With its unassuming charm, Smithers, BC delivers ski & stay white gold.
Whether you favor lift-accessed turns at Hudson Bay Mountain Resort, cat skiing with Skeena Cat Skiing or ski touring into the Hankin-Evelyn back-country, there is ample terrain easily accessed within as little as 20 minutes from town.
Come for the shredding and stay for the soul, in Smithers.
About the resort
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort features 44 snowy lines spread across two faces of the mountain so you can farm the terrain, from intermediate rollers to advanced glades and steeps. Total vertical is 1750 feet. But save your legs—the Trail to Town gives you the ability to ski right to your apres spot in Smithers. Open Wednesday to Sunday, and ski and snowboard rentals are available at the resort.
Plan your trip
Smithers, BC is in the Bulkley/Hazelton Range, northwest of Prince George on Witsuwit'en First Nation homelands.
Driving how to get to Smithers (opens Google Map in new window).
- 2h from Terrace, BC
- 4h from Prince George, BC
Flights Smithers has a regional airport with service from Air Canada (daily flights via Vancouver).
Book your stay & activities
Accommodations
book via Ski & Stay Smithers
Skiing/snowboarding
Cross-country skiing
Sleigh rides
Gear rental
McBike - cross-country skis, fat bikes
Local Supply Co - skis, snowboards & touring gear
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort - rentals and lessons
Learn more
For a closer look at the destination, check out #skinorthbc media coverage here:
On Dzilh Yez (Hudson Bay Mountain, Smithers), skiing and Indigenous culture intersect, by Matt Simmons
Powder and people make Smithers ski and stays epic, by Dan Mesec
