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Hazelton
Welcome to “A Community of Communities!” You may never want to leave! We say “the Hazeltons” because Hazelton is comprised of 10 unique communities: New Hazelton, Old Hazelton, South Hazelton, Two Mile, Kispiox Valley, Suskwa Valley, and First Nations: Gitanmaax, Hagwilget, Glen Vowell and Kispiox Bands. The beauty and historical significance of the Hazeltons is no secret to people around the world who travel here every year to fish the rivers for salmon and steelhead, take in the stunning mountain views, trek on down to Historic Old Town or visit the authentic and vibrant native village and museum of Ksan, located in the heart of the Hazeltons.
logger or miner. Continuing along Highway 62 toward Historic Old Hazelton, visitors are encouraged to stop and enjoy the breathtaking view of one of the highest suspension bridges in North America, the Hagwilget Bridge. Approximately 5 km down Highway 62, you will find the Gitxsan’s worldrenowned ‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum strategically situated at the confluence of the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers. For centuries, the Git x san people have maintained communities at important canyons and junctions of the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers. ‘Ksan Campground, also located here, can provide a homebase for visitors while they enjoy a leisurely stroll to encounter the charm and character of Historic Old Hazelton … an easy 5 minute walk. Historic Old Hazelton was an important transportation hub for mineral prospectors traveling in mule pack trains and later for many paddlewheelers who delivered supplies for the Hudson’s Bay Company in the early 1900s. A quaint replica riverboat, now used as a restaurant, also adds to the pioneer theme.
Whatever your forte, come and visit “the Hazeltons” — It’s unique and diverse beauty will warm your spirit. You may never want to leave.
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Village of Hazelton 
As you drive into New Hazelton on Highway 16, the home of the famous Union Bank Robbery in 1913, you will be in awe of majestic mountain, Roche de Boule (Stegyoden) to the south, which provides an unparalleled scenic backdrop for picture taking in all seasons. Visit the Hazelton & Area Tourist Information Centre, a two-story log building at the junction of Highway 16 and 62, for friendly advice or picture taking with replica statues of a famous mule train packer,
In addition to the unique beauty, culture and charm of the “Hazeltons”, experience the great outdoor recreation. Fishing opportunities abound on local lakes and the Bulkley, Skeena and Kispiox Rivers… truly a world class experience not to be missed for avid fishers. For the non-fisher types, enjoy a relaxing picnic at Ross Lake or an easy hike on one of our many local trails.