Terrace, British Columbia
Encyclopedia
Terrace is a city on the Skeena River
in British Columbia
, Canada
. The Kitselas
people, a tribe of the Tsimshian
Nation, have lived in the Terrace area for thousands of years. The community population fell between 2001 and 2006 from 12,109 with a regional population of 19,980 (Statistics Canada, 2001) to 11,320 and regional of 18,581 (Statistics Canada, 2006). The community is the regional retail and service hub for the northwestern portion of British Columbia. The administrative offices of the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District are also located in Terrace.
The community sits on the Canadian National Railway
and the Yellowhead Highway
. Air services for the community are provided through Northwest Regional Airport, with connections to Prince George, Smithers, and Vancouver. The Terrace railway station
is served by Via Rail
's Jasper – Prince Rupert train. Health care in Terrace is administered by Northern Health
and provided, in part, by Mills Memorial Hospital
.
have inhabited Northwest BC for over 10,000 years. This region is one of the oldest continuously occupied regions of the world and, long before Europe
an contact, was one of the most densely populated areas north of Mexico
. Kitselas
and Kitsumkalum
are two of 14 Tsimshian tribes in the Terrace area that have occupied traditional territories in northwest British Columbia. The Skeena River was known initially as the K'shian river meaning "water from the clouds". The traditional economy of the Tsimshian Nation was based on hunting, fishing and social gatherings, for domestic consumption or trade, on their traditional lands. For the aboriginal people, the Skeena River was used for transportation, communication, war, trade, as a source of food and at times for protection.
line. It took an average of three days to travel from Port Essington
(at the mouth of the Skeena River, near Prince Rupert) to Hazelton
. It was not until 1891 that the Hudson's Bay Company
sternwheeler Caledonia successfully negotiated through the Kitselas Canyon
and reached Hazelton. A number of other steamers were built around the turn of the century, in part due to the growing fish industry and the Klondike Gold Rush
. In honour of its steamboat heritage, Terrace celebrates a festival called Riverboat Days each summer.
by snowshoe on the Kitimat trail on route to the Bulkley Valley
, he liked what he saw in the area, decided to remain, and staked claim later in the year to many acres of what would later be Terrace.
The riverboats operated on the Skeena for only 22 years; the last boat, the Inlander, finished up in September 1912, when the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
took over its function. George Little donated 47 acre (0.19020242 km²) to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. The station stop was originally named "Littleton"; however, as there was already a Littleton in New Brunswick
, Little changed the name to "Terrace" in reference to the local geography. Little established a sawmill to accommodate the demand for railway ties. In 1955, Little rode the first CNR train to Kitimat, passing over the same route he had trekked one half century earlier.
, military units composed primarily of conscripts from central
and eastern Canada
were stationed in Terrace. Morale was low due to the poor relationship between the soldiers and the local populace, the isolation, the damp weather, lack of recreation, crowded facilities, and the distance from home. In late 1944, because of declining enlistment and heavy casualties, Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King
was forced to reconsider his promise to not deploy conscripts overseas. Mackenzie King decided to a one-time assignment of conscripts for overseas service. On November 24, 1944, news that conscripts might be sent overseas triggered a mutiny
amongst the men stationed in Terrace. It took until November 29 for officers to restore order to the troops. The Terrace Mutiny
was the most serious breach of discipline in Canadian military history
.
Terrace and the surrounding Skeena Valley are located in a hybrid coastal-interior rainforest on the Skeena River, approximately 115 kilometres (71.5 mi) from its mouth at the Pacific Ocean
. The lush forests in the area consist primarily of cedar, hemlock and balsam. Sediment deposits from glaciers over thousands of years ago have produced the natural terraces or "benches" around much of the city, which sits approximately 70 metres (229.7 ft) above sea level and just east of the Skeena and Kitsumkalum River confluence.
The Hazelton Mountains
are to the west of the city, while the Kitimat Ranges
of the Coast Mountains
are to the east. The area sits above an active fault line that runs north-south. The area also boasts several natural and developed hotsprings.
West of Terrace is Port Edward
(132) and Prince Rupert
(144). East of Terrace is Smithers
(203), and Prince George
(573). And South is Kitimat (58). Also east of Terrace is Kitwanga (91) and New Hazelton (139).
Terrace receives a normal annual rainfall of 970mm (38.2 in) and snowfall of 375 cm (148 in), totaling 1322mm (52.0 in) of precipitation. October and November are the wettest months.(Environment Canada Normals)
. For many years, logging had been the major industry in the region. In modern times, Terrace's economy has been forced to diversify since nearly all wood mills aside from those operated by First Nations groups have closed down. The largest employers in Terrace are in the public sector, but there are still some large private sector employers. Many people in Terrace commute to Kitimat to work at Alcan
. The city of Terrace has continually tried to reinvent itself as a service hub for northwestern British Columbia.
In 2001, the community was significantly affected by problems with and the eventual closure of the largest local employer, the former Skeena Cellulose Inc. sawmill. The mill was bought by Terrace Lumber Co., a group of local owners, and re-opened in late August 2005, but did not prosper and closed in mid-2006. By the end of 2006, the remaining equipment was auctioned off and the mill was torn down. The former site of this mill is now a vacant lot with the footings covered in spray paint graffiti. Current prospects are linked to tourism, mineral development in the northwest, construction of a powerline towards Iskut and energy developments in Kitimat. The Prince Rupert container port expansion has resulted in increased rail traffic by CN Rail in recent years.
Throughout the economic fallout and recovery, the city collected donations and secured grants that enabled development of a recreation sportsplex comprising two ice rinks, meeting rooms and an adjacent aquatic centre.
, along with Kitimat
; Stewart
; and Hazelton
. There is one senior secondary school within Terrace itself, Caledonia Senior Secondary School
http://www.caledonia.cmsd.bc.ca, which serves grades 11 and 12.
There is also one junior secondary school, Skeena Junior Secondary School
. Centennial Christian School is also located within the town limits of Terrace, which houses pre-school through grade 12. For the children from kindergarten to grade 7, a fully French language education is offered at Jack Cook School.
The main campus of the Northwest Community College
http://www.nwcc.bc.ca is located in Terrace, where it was established in 1975. The college includes the Freda Diesing School, which offers courses related to First Nations art.
. Terrace could now easily transport to anywhere in British Columbia.
This bridge now shares its load with the New Skeena Bridge, a two-way bridge crossing Ferry Island and connecting Thornhill, British Columbia, with the other side of town. The new bridge, constructed circa 1975, is fully paved and offers uninterrupted two-way traffic flow, as opposed to the metal decking of the old one-lane bridge. The foundations of the new bridge are prepared for future twinning. The Old Skeena Bridge was once noted for being the largest curved wooden-plank bridge in North America
until its decking was replaced with metal grates in 2002.
Skeena River
The Skeena River is the second longest river entirely within British Columbia, Canada . The Skeena is an important transportation artery, particularly for the Tsimshian and the Gitxsan - whose names mean "inside the Skeena River" and "people of the Skeena River" respectively, and also during the...
in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The Kitselas
Kitselas
Kitselas, Kitsalas or Gits'ilaasü are one of the 14 tribes of the Tsimshian nation of British Columbia, in northwestern Canada. The original name Gits'ilaasü means "people of the canyon." The tribe is situated at Kitselas, British Columbia, at the upper end of Kitselas Canyon, which is on the...
people, a tribe of the Tsimshian
Tsimshian
The Tsimshian are an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Tsimshian translates to Inside the Skeena River. Their communities are in British Columbia and Alaska, around Terrace and Prince Rupert and the southernmost corner of Alaska on Annette Island. There are approximately 10,000...
Nation, have lived in the Terrace area for thousands of years. The community population fell between 2001 and 2006 from 12,109 with a regional population of 19,980 (Statistics Canada, 2001) to 11,320 and regional of 18,581 (Statistics Canada, 2006). The community is the regional retail and service hub for the northwestern portion of British Columbia. The administrative offices of the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District are also located in Terrace.
The community sits on the Canadian National Railway
Canadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway Company is a Canadian Class I railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. CN's slogan is "North America's Railroad"....
and the Yellowhead Highway
Yellowhead Highway
The Yellowhead Highway is a major east-west highway connecting the four western Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Although part of the Trans-Canada Highway system, the highway should not be confused with the more southerly, originally-designated...
. Air services for the community are provided through Northwest Regional Airport, with connections to Prince George, Smithers, and Vancouver. The Terrace railway station
Terrace railway station
The Terrace railway station is on the Canadian National Railway mainline in Terrace, British Columbia. The station is served by Via Rail's Jasper – Prince Rupert train.- External links :*...
is served by Via Rail
VIA Rail
Via Rail Canada is an independent crown corporation offering intercity passenger rail services in Canada. It is headquartered near Montreal Central Station at 3 Place Ville-Marie in Montreal, Quebec....
's Jasper – Prince Rupert train. Health care in Terrace is administered by Northern Health
Northern Health
Northern Health is the publicly-funded healthcare provider for a the northern half of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The area region includes the communities of:* Atlin* Burns Lake* Chetwynd* Dawson Creek* Fort Nelson* Fort St. James* Fort St...
and provided, in part, by Mills Memorial Hospital
Mills Memorial Hospital
Mills Memorial Hospital is a medical facility located in Terrace, British Columbia with 39 acute care beds. Mills Memorial operates within the North West Regional Hospital District, an area in northern British Columbia designated by provincial law for the purposes of funding and operating hospitals...
.
First Nations peoples
Indigenous peoplesIndigenous peoples of the Americas
The indigenous peoples of the Americas are the pre-Columbian inhabitants of North and South America, their descendants and other ethnic groups who are identified with those peoples. Indigenous peoples are known in Canada as Aboriginal peoples, and in the United States as Native Americans...
have inhabited Northwest BC for over 10,000 years. This region is one of the oldest continuously occupied regions of the world and, long before Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an contact, was one of the most densely populated areas north of Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. Kitselas
Kitselas
Kitselas, Kitsalas or Gits'ilaasü are one of the 14 tribes of the Tsimshian nation of British Columbia, in northwestern Canada. The original name Gits'ilaasü means "people of the canyon." The tribe is situated at Kitselas, British Columbia, at the upper end of Kitselas Canyon, which is on the...
and Kitsumkalum
Kitsumkalum
Kitsumkalum is one of the 14 bands of the Tsimshian nation of British Columbia, Canada, and is also the name of their Indian Reserve just west of the city of Terrace, British Columbia, where the Kitsumkalum River flows into the Skeena River...
are two of 14 Tsimshian tribes in the Terrace area that have occupied traditional territories in northwest British Columbia. The Skeena River was known initially as the K'shian river meaning "water from the clouds". The traditional economy of the Tsimshian Nation was based on hunting, fishing and social gatherings, for domestic consumption or trade, on their traditional lands. For the aboriginal people, the Skeena River was used for transportation, communication, war, trade, as a source of food and at times for protection.
Steamboats
In 1866 the steamer Mumford made it as far as Kitsumkalum with supplies for the Collins Overland TelegraphRussian American Telegraph
The Russian–American Telegraph, also known as the Western Union Telegraph Expedition and the Collins Overland Telegraph, was a $3,000,000 undertaking by the Western Union Telegraph Company in 1865-1867, to lay an electric telegraph line from San Francisco, California to Moscow, Russia.The route was...
line. It took an average of three days to travel from Port Essington
Port Essington, British Columbia
Port Essington was a cannery town on the south bank of the Skeena River estuary in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, between Prince Rupert and Terrace, and at the confluence of the Skeena and Ecstall Rivers. It was founded in 1871 by Robert Cunningham and Thomas Hankin and was for a time...
(at the mouth of the Skeena River, near Prince Rupert) to Hazelton
Hazelton, British Columbia
Hazelton is a small town located at the junction of the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers in northern British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1866 and has a population of 293...
. It was not until 1891 that the Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company
The Hudson's Bay Company , abbreviated HBC, or "The Bay" is the oldest commercial corporation in North America and one of the oldest in the world. A fur trading business for much of its existence, today Hudson's Bay Company owns and operates retail stores throughout Canada...
sternwheeler Caledonia successfully negotiated through the Kitselas Canyon
Kitselas Canyon
Kitselas Canyon, also Kitsalas Canyon is a stretch of the Skeena River in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, between the community of Usk and the Tsimshian community of Kitselas. It was a major obstacle to steamboat travel on the Skeena River....
and reached Hazelton. A number of other steamers were built around the turn of the century, in part due to the growing fish industry and the Klondike Gold Rush
Klondike Gold Rush
The Klondike Gold Rush, also called the Yukon Gold Rush, the Alaska Gold Rush and the Last Great Gold Rush, was an attempt by an estimated 100,000 people to travel to the Klondike region the Yukon in north-western Canada between 1897 and 1899 in the hope of successfully prospecting for gold...
. In honour of its steamboat heritage, Terrace celebrates a festival called Riverboat Days each summer.
George Little
Ontarian George Little arrived in the Skeena River valley in March 1905. While travelling from the YukonYukon
Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's three federal territories. It was named after the Yukon River. The word Yukon means "Great River" in Gwich’in....
by snowshoe on the Kitimat trail on route to the Bulkley Valley
Bulkley Valley
The Bulkley Valley is located in the northwest Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada.-Geography:The 257 km long Bulkley River runs through the valley which is bounded on the west by the Hudson Bay Mountain range and on the east by the Babine Mountains...
, he liked what he saw in the area, decided to remain, and staked claim later in the year to many acres of what would later be Terrace.
The riverboats operated on the Skeena for only 22 years; the last boat, the Inlander, finished up in September 1912, when the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway was a historical Canadian railway.A wholly owned subsidiary of the Grand Trunk Railway , the GTPR was constructed by GTR using loans provided by the Government of Canada. The company was formed in 1903 with a mandate to build west from Winnipeg, Manitoba to the...
took over its function. George Little donated 47 acre (0.19020242 km²) to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. The station stop was originally named "Littleton"; however, as there was already a Littleton in New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Little changed the name to "Terrace" in reference to the local geography. Little established a sawmill to accommodate the demand for railway ties. In 1955, Little rode the first CNR train to Kitimat, passing over the same route he had trekked one half century earlier.
Terrace Mutiny
During World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, military units composed primarily of conscripts from central
Central Canada
Central Canada is a region consisting of Canada's two largest and most populous provinces: Ontario and Quebec. Due to their high populations, Ontario and Quebec have traditionally held a significant amount of political power in Canada, leading to some amount of resentment from other regions of the...
and eastern Canada
Eastern Canada
Eastern Canada is generally considered to be the region of Canada east of Manitoba, consisting of the following provinces:* New Brunswick* Newfoundland and Labrador* Nova Scotia* Ontario* Prince Edward Island* Quebec...
were stationed in Terrace. Morale was low due to the poor relationship between the soldiers and the local populace, the isolation, the damp weather, lack of recreation, crowded facilities, and the distance from home. In late 1944, because of declining enlistment and heavy casualties, Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King
William Lyon Mackenzie King
William Lyon Mackenzie King, PC, OM, CMG was the dominant Canadian political leader from the 1920s through the 1940s. He served as the tenth Prime Minister of Canada from December 29, 1921 to June 28, 1926; from September 25, 1926 to August 7, 1930; and from October 23, 1935 to November 15, 1948...
was forced to reconsider his promise to not deploy conscripts overseas. Mackenzie King decided to a one-time assignment of conscripts for overseas service. On November 24, 1944, news that conscripts might be sent overseas triggered a mutiny
Mutiny
Mutiny is a conspiracy among members of a group of similarly situated individuals to openly oppose, change or overthrow an authority to which they are subject...
amongst the men stationed in Terrace. It took until November 29 for officers to restore order to the troops. The Terrace Mutiny
Terrace Mutiny
The Terrace Mutiny was a revolt by Canadian soldiers based in Terrace, British Columbia during World War II. The mutiny, which began on November 24, 1944 and ended on November 29, 1944, was the most serious breach of discipline in Canadian military history...
was the most serious breach of discipline in Canadian military history
History of the Canadian Army
The Canadian Army as such originally only existed under that name from November 1940 to February 1968. However, the term has been traditionally applied to the ground forces of Canada's military from Confederation in 1867 to the present...
.
Geography
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World...
. The lush forests in the area consist primarily of cedar, hemlock and balsam. Sediment deposits from glaciers over thousands of years ago have produced the natural terraces or "benches" around much of the city, which sits approximately 70 metres (229.7 ft) above sea level and just east of the Skeena and Kitsumkalum River confluence.
The Hazelton Mountains
Hazelton Mountains
The Hazelton Mountains are a grouping of mountain ranges on the inland lee of the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, spanning the area of Hazelton, British Columbia south to the Nechako Reservoir...
are to the west of the city, while the Kitimat Ranges
Kitimat Ranges
The Kitimat Ranges are one of the three main subdivisions of the Coast Mountains in British Columbia, Canada, the other being the Pacific Ranges to the south and the Boundary Ranges to the north...
of the Coast Mountains
Coast Mountains
The Coast Mountains are a major mountain range, in the Pacific Coast Ranges, of western North America, extending from southwestern Yukon through the Alaska Panhandle and virtually all of the Coast of British Columbia. They are so-named because of their proximity to the sea coast, and are often...
are to the east. The area sits above an active fault line that runs north-south. The area also boasts several natural and developed hotsprings.
West of Terrace is Port Edward
Port Edward, British Columbia
The District of Port Edward is a town of approximately 577, located on the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada.It is situated on the Tsimpsean Peninsula, opposite Ridley Island, 15 km south of Prince Rupert.-Directions:...
(132) and Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Prince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and home to some 12,815 people .-History:...
(144). East of Terrace is Smithers
Smithers, British Columbia
Smithers is a town located in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, approximately halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert. Smithers is located in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako....
(203), and Prince George
Prince George, British Columbia
Prince George, with a population of 71,030 , is the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada, and is known as "BC's Northern Capital"...
(573). And South is Kitimat (58). Also east of Terrace is Kitwanga (91) and New Hazelton (139).
Climate
Terrace has a coastal temperate climate with a normal mean temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) varying between average temperature in January of -4.3°C (24.3°F) and in July 16.4°C (61.5°F) Maximum summer temperatures are in the 30s°C (high 80s to 90s °F).Terrace receives a normal annual rainfall of 970mm (38.2 in) and snowfall of 375 cm (148 in), totaling 1322mm (52.0 in) of precipitation. October and November are the wettest months.(Environment Canada Normals)
Economy
Terrace was once the cedar pole capital of the world. Over 50,000 poles were manufactured annually to supply many parts of North America with telephone and electric power poles. The world's tallest pole of 50 metres (164 ft) was cut in Terrace and is currently standing in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. For many years, logging had been the major industry in the region. In modern times, Terrace's economy has been forced to diversify since nearly all wood mills aside from those operated by First Nations groups have closed down. The largest employers in Terrace are in the public sector, but there are still some large private sector employers. Many people in Terrace commute to Kitimat to work at Alcan
Alcan
Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. is a Canadian company based in Montreal. It was created on November 15, 2007 as the result of the merger between Rio Tinto PLC's Canadian subsidiary, Rio Tinto Canada Holding Inc., and Canadian company Alcan Inc. On the same date, Alcan Inc. was renamed Rio Tinto Alcan Inc..Rio...
. The city of Terrace has continually tried to reinvent itself as a service hub for northwestern British Columbia.
In 2001, the community was significantly affected by problems with and the eventual closure of the largest local employer, the former Skeena Cellulose Inc. sawmill. The mill was bought by Terrace Lumber Co., a group of local owners, and re-opened in late August 2005, but did not prosper and closed in mid-2006. By the end of 2006, the remaining equipment was auctioned off and the mill was torn down. The former site of this mill is now a vacant lot with the footings covered in spray paint graffiti. Current prospects are linked to tourism, mineral development in the northwest, construction of a powerline towards Iskut and energy developments in Kitimat. The Prince Rupert container port expansion has resulted in increased rail traffic by CN Rail in recent years.
Throughout the economic fallout and recovery, the city collected donations and secured grants that enabled development of a recreation sportsplex comprising two ice rinks, meeting rooms and an adjacent aquatic centre.
Educational institutions
Terrace is located within School District 82 Coast MountainsSchool District 82 Coast Mountains
School District 82 Coast Mountains is a school district in northwestern British Columbia between Prince Rupert and Prince George. This includes the major centres of Terrace, Kitimat and extends to the town of Stewart on the BC-Alaska border.-History:...
, along with Kitimat
Kitimat, British Columbia
Kitimat is a coastal city in northwestern British Columbia, in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine. The Kitimat Valley, which includes the adjacent community of Terrace, is the most populous urban district in Northwest British Columbia...
; Stewart
Stewart, British Columbia
Stewart is a small town, incorporated as a district municipality at the head of the Portland Canal in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. In 2006, its population was about 496.-History:...
; and Hazelton
Hazelton, British Columbia
Hazelton is a small town located at the junction of the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers in northern British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1866 and has a population of 293...
. There is one senior secondary school within Terrace itself, Caledonia Senior Secondary School
Caledonia Senior Secondary School
Caledonia Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary school in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. The school's address is 3605 Monroe St., Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, V8G 3C4.- Sports :...
http://www.caledonia.cmsd.bc.ca, which serves grades 11 and 12.
There is also one junior secondary school, Skeena Junior Secondary School
Skeena Junior Secondary School
Skeena Junior Secondary School is a junior secondary school in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada.-Grades:The school currently holds grades eight through ten. In the fall 2012 they will hold grade 7-9.-External links:*...
. Centennial Christian School is also located within the town limits of Terrace, which houses pre-school through grade 12. For the children from kindergarten to grade 7, a fully French language education is offered at Jack Cook School.
The main campus of the Northwest Community College
Northwest Community College
Northwest Community College is a post-secondary educational institution that serves the residents of northwest British Columbia. NWCC was first established in Terrace in 1975..-Campus:...
http://www.nwcc.bc.ca is located in Terrace, where it was established in 1975. The college includes the Freda Diesing School, which offers courses related to First Nations art.
Old Skeena Bridge
The Old Skeena Bridge officially opened July 1925, halting the use of the Ferry Island ferry service to Thornhill Creek. In 1944, the Skeena River highway between Terrace and Prince Rupert was ceremoniously opened with a convoy of Canadian and American Army bands that were part of the troops stationed here during World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Terrace could now easily transport to anywhere in British Columbia.
This bridge now shares its load with the New Skeena Bridge, a two-way bridge crossing Ferry Island and connecting Thornhill, British Columbia, with the other side of town. The new bridge, constructed circa 1975, is fully paved and offers uninterrupted two-way traffic flow, as opposed to the metal decking of the old one-lane bridge. The foundations of the new bridge are prepared for future twinning. The Old Skeena Bridge was once noted for being the largest curved wooden-plank bridge in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
until its decking was replaced with metal grates in 2002.
Newspaper
Radio
- AM 590 - CFTKCFTK (AM)CFTK is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a hot adult contemporary format at 590 AM in Terrace, British Columbia. The station is branded as EZ Rock. The station is owned by Astral Media....
, hot adult contemporary - FM 92.1 - CFNR-FMCFNR-FMCFNR-FM is a Canadian radio station based in Terrace, British Columbia, owned and operated by Northern Native Broadcasting. The programming represents the First Nations communities in Northern British Columbia. Programming of CFNR-FM is distributed to numerous repeater stations in the region.The...
, First NationsFirst NationsFirst Nations is a term that collectively refers to various Aboriginal peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. There are currently over 630 recognised First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. The...
communityCommunity radioCommunity radio is a type of radio service, that offers a third model of radio broadcasting beyond commercial broadcasting and public broadcasting. Community stations can serve geographic communities and communities of interest...
/ classic rockClassic rockClassic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the... - FM 95.3 - CBTH-FM, CBC Radio OneCBC Radio OneCBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
(repeats CFPR, Prince RupertPrince Rupert, British ColumbiaPrince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and home to some 12,815 people .-History:...
) - FM 96.9 - CBUF-FM-3CBUF-FMThe transmitter in Whitehorse is not owned by the CBC, but is licensed to the Association Franco-Yukonnaise.-External links:** at Canadian Communications Foundation...
, Première Chaîne (repeats CBUF-FMCBUF-FMThe transmitter in Whitehorse is not owned by the CBC, but is licensed to the Association Franco-Yukonnaise.-External links:** at Canadian Communications Foundation...
, VancouverVancouverVancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
) - FM 103.1 - CJFW-FMCJFW-FMCJFW-FM is a Canadian radio station, airing at 103.1 FM in Terrace, British Columbia. It is currently owned by Astral Media, broadcasting a country music format to communities throughout northwestern B.C....
, countryCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
Television
- Channel 3 - CFTK-TVCFTK-TVCFTK-TV is a television station in Terrace, British Columbia, broadcasting on channel 7 , channel 3 , channel 324 , channel 256 . It is owned by Astral Media and is the CBC Television affiliate in that city...
, CBC TelevisionCBC TelevisionCBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
private affiliate - Channel 11 - CBUFTCBUFTCBUFT-DT is Radio-Canada's television station in Vancouver, serving the French-speaking population of British Columbia.The station also has rebroadcast transmitters in Chilliwack, Dawson Creek, Kamloops, Kelowna, Kitimat, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Prince George and Terrace.CBUFT was launched on...
-3, Radio-CanadaTélévision de Radio-CanadaTélévision de Radio-Canada is a Canadian French language television network. It is owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, known in French as Société Radio-Canada. Headquarters are at Maison Radio-Canada in Montreal, which is also home to the network's flagship station, CBFT-DT...
(repeats CBUFTCBUFTCBUFT-DT is Radio-Canada's television station in Vancouver, serving the French-speaking population of British Columbia.The station also has rebroadcast transmitters in Chilliwack, Dawson Creek, Kamloops, Kelowna, Kitimat, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Prince George and Terrace.CBUFT was launched on...
, Vancouver)