Population/Climate
Population Statistics for Smithers
Population of Smithers Proper: 5,414 (based on 2001 statistics)
| Age: |
0 - 15 |
15 - 24 |
25 - 44 |
45 - 64 |
65+ |
76+ |
| Population: |
24% |
15% |
31% |
21% |
5% |
4% |
|
| Household & Family Income (based on 1996) |
| Average Smithers Household Income: |
$51,890 |
| Average Smithers Family Income: |
$56,572 |
| Average Employment Income: |
$27,397 |
| Area of Municipality (Smithers): |
| Land Area (incl. streets & roads): |
1,274 ha |
| Land exempt from taxation: |
15.5 ha (parks) |
| |
295.3 ha (other) |
| TOTAL LAND AREA: |
1585.0 ha |
| Elevation: |
496 m (1627 ft) |
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Population Statistics for Telkwa
Population of Telkwa Proper: 1,194 (based on 1996 statistics)
| Age: |
0 - 15 |
15 - 24 |
25 - 44 |
45 - 64 |
65+ |
| Population: |
31% |
11% |
46% |
4% |
8% |
|
| Household & Family Income |
| Average Telkwa Household Income: |
$56,084 |
| Average Telkwa Family Income: |
$58,387 |
|
Climate
| Month: |
January |
July |
| Average Temperatures: |
-5°C |
+21 |
| Average Precipitation: |
58 mm |
46 mm |
| Average Snowfall |
| December-April: |
106.2 cm |
| Other Climactic Information: |
| Est. Frost Free Period: |
100 days |
| Est. Hours of Sunshine: |
1,849.3 hours/yr |
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Access/Transportation
- Regional Airport
- Canadian Regional Airlines
- Central Mountain Air
- Far West Bus Lines
- Greyhound
- VIA Rail
- Highway 16
Recreation
- Indoor
- Art Gallery and Museum
- Bowling Alley
- Fitness Gym
- Public Library
- Ice and Curling rinks
- Regional Pool Facility with unique pool, 2 whirlpools, weight room and sauna
- Twin Cinemas
- Outdoor
- Two golf courses: a Par 3 (18 hole) and a par 72 (18 hole), both with driving range & beverage services
- Outdoor Tennis Facilities
- Soccer fields and Ball Diamonds
- Perimeter trails and picnic areas
- Hiking, Biking, Snowmobile, and Cross Country Ski trails
- Downhill Ski area
- Outdoor skating rinks
- Special Events
- February: Telkwa Cabin Fever Days
- April: Business Trade Show
- June: Midsummer Festival
- July: Canada Day Celebrations, Celebrity Gold Tournament
- August: Bulkley Valley Fall Fair
- Smithers Air Show: Every second summer
- September: Telkwa Barbecue & Demolition Derby
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