Flick 2014 Journey: Chetwynd, BC

Departed Dawson Creek, BC on August 4 with a stop in Prince George (stopped here on our way to Alaska) than traveling to Valemount, BC. The route would be Hart Highway (Highway 97) from Dawson Creek to Prince George than The Yellowhead Highway (16) from Prince George to Valemount. Both these routes would be new to us and we're looking for new scenery.

Chetwynd is about 75 miles from Dawson Creek and is know for its Chainsaw carvings (over 80), which line the highway. These are very impressive!

You're in Canada, need a hockey figure.

Cheryl is riding the Eagles' wings

Valemount is located on the western side of the Canadian Rockies and east of the Cariboo Mountains, beautiful setting in the valley between these mountains. Just going to let some of the pictures speak for themselves.

Population 1020. Valemount was named by a C.N.R. worker when a station was located there in 1927, the "vale amid the mountains".

Moonlight from our campground

We tried a local hike Packsaddle Creek Trail. This is moss growing on the rock along the trail.

Flowing stream on the hike. What we didn't fully understand that a bridge was washed away on this trail after about 1 1/2 miles. So hike was cut short!

Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary is located south of town. Home to more than 140 species of songbirds, waterfowl and other animals. We did this late afternoon so wildlife was not very active.

Rearguard Falls, Fraser River, located along Route 16 just east of Route 5 junction

These falls mark the upper limit of the Chinook Salmon 800 mile journey from the Pacific Ocean. Only the largest and strongest make it to these falls. Didn't see any Salmon.

Swift Creek in Valemount

Did witness a few Chinook in this local viewing spot.

Mount Terry Fox

Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 3,339 mi, and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$600 million has been raised in his name.