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Nestled in the beautiful Bulkley Valley amongst some of
BC’s finest outdoor recreational opportunities is the town of Houston.
Strategically located between hub cities of Prince George and Terrace,
Houston is home to the outdoor enthusiast. With a population of 3600
people, there is always room on the riverbank, lake or the many walking and
hiking trails in the area.
The History of Houston stretches back to the turn of the Century with the
expansion of the railroad through to the West Coast. Originally a farming
community with the rich soils often found in valley bottoms, Houston has
grown to become an industrial centre that exemplifies cohabitation with the
farming community.
Although Houston is home to the worlds largest
sawmill, it remains a quiet and peaceful region where the pace is slower,
the people are friendly and the visitors are made to feel welcome.
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Originating
in 1965 and incorporated as a village in 1971, mining activities in the
Granisle area continued until 1992. Tourism is now one of the leading
industries in Granisle. Granisle is the only full-service town on Babine
Lake and one of only a few lakeside towns in northern BC.
The Granisle area is home to approximately 600 residents. A healthy and safe
environment, small town values, affordable housing, all co-existing in the
great outdoors - make Granisle one of the best places in the world to live
or to visit
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Regional District of Bulkley Nechako
Tachet is a small First Nation Community just south of Granisle. More information is coming on this vibrant little community.
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Regional District of Bulkley Nechako
Topley is a close knit and supportive community that is situated halfway between Houston and Burns Lake. Though not large, the citizenry of Topley experience many of the advantages of town living without the pressures of population and village restraints. The service communities of Burns Lake, Houston and Smithers offer all the shopping, medical, dental, recreational and support needs for it's citizenry. People in Topley have successfully come together for many years to provide social and recreational outlets for both the adult and child segments of the community.
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