Terrace's economic and lifestyle advantages are attracting a growing population.
Features of Terrace:
- Surrounded by the natural beauty of the coast mountain range and the Skeena River
- Situated in the heart of Tsimshian territory with our neighbours Kitsumkalum to the west, and Kitselas to the east
- Mild coastal temperatures
- Central transporation location in the northwest (intersection of Highway 16W, Highway 16E and Highway 37S)
- Diversified healthcare services
- Two post-secondary campuses (Coast Mountain College and UNBC Northwest)
- A brand new airport expansion at the Northwest Regional Airport serviced by Air Canada, Westjet and Central Mountain Air
- Natural hotsprings
- Mountain bike trail network and Off Road Cycling Community
- World-renowned Ski Hill
- Cross-Country Ski Trails
- Picturesque 18-Hole Golf Course
- World-class fishing
- Breath-taking lakes
- Nature trail network
Terrace's economic advantage lies in its location. It is strategically placed at the geographic centre of Northwest B.C., and is the hub for highway, rail and air transportation routes. As a result, the City is the location for many of the region's business, retail, medical and government services. Terrace's market population numbers approximately 70,000 and includes the cities of Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Stewart, as well as the surrounding First Nations communities.
For more information about Terrace and the surrounding area, contact Kermodei Tourism.
Quick Facts on Terrace:
- Population - 2016 Census Terrace Only: 11,643 Statistics Canada for more details
- Population - 2016 Census Greater Terrace Area including Electoral Area E: 15,636 Statistics Canada for more details
- Population - 2011 Census Terrace Only: 11,486 Statistics Canada for more details
- Trading Area Population - 70,000
- Size of Terrace including Airport Lands: 4,222.84 sq hectares
- Business Licenses at December 2017 - 1,100
- Median Household Income - 2016 $76,769
- Annual Precipitation - 129.5 (51")
- Average Summer Temperature - 22°C (67°F)
- Weekly Newspaper Terrace Standard
- Local Radio & TV Stations CFTK (590 AM) | CFNR (92.1 FM) | CJFW (103.1 FM)
- Mills Memorial Hospital Contact Details
- Daily Flights to Vancouver Air Canada Jazz | WestJet
- Flights to Prince George Central Mountain Air
Weather Conditions Comparison:
Current Terrace Weather forecast
Community | Annual Precipitation | Frost Free Days | Mean Temperature° | |||
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Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |||
Terrace | 129.5 cm (51") | 160 | 5.7° | 16.2° | 6.5° | -4.5° |
Prince Rupert | 255.0 cm (101") | 191 | 5.5° | 2.9° | 8.0° | 0.8° |
Vancouver | 116.7 cm (46") | 216 | 8.8° | 17.2° | 10.0° | 3.0° |
Prince George | 61.4° | 68° | 4.7° | 15.3° | 4.8° | -9.9° |
VIEW Terrace Weather statistics
Getting to Terrace:
- VIA Rail Mainline between Edmonton and Prince Rupert (passenger service only). For passenger travel, the VIA Rail Station is at the City's George Little House
- Canadian National Railway Mainline between Prince Rupert and Edmonton. Branchline between Terrace and Kitimat - freight only.
- BC Ferries From Prince Rupert, BC Ferries travel west to the Queen Charlotte Islands or south to Vancouver Island
- Alaska Ferries From Prince Rupert, you can take the Alaska Marine Highway which takes you through the Inside Passage to southeast Alaska
VIEW map showing Terrace's location
Highways:
Terrace is located at the junction of three major roadways:
- Trans Canada Highway 16 - (Yellowhead Highway) with east/west connection to Edmonton and Prince Rupert;
- Highway 37 - to Kitimat (south), which also connects north to the Stewart-Cassiar Highway to the Yukon and Alaska;
- Nisga'a Highway - all weather logging road and public secondary highway to the Nass Valley.
Distances - Terrace to:
Destination | km | miles |
Calgary | 1,362 | 851 |
Edmonton | 1,317 | 823 |
Prince George | 575 | 360 |
Prince Rupert | 153 | 96 |
Seattle | 1,499 | 937 |
Vancouver | 1,367 | 854 |
Burns Lake | 350 | 219 |
Hazelton | 142 | 89 |
Kitimat | 60 | 38 |
Smithers | 203 | 127 |
Stewart | 306 | 191 |
Local Celebrations:
- Pacific Northwest Regional Music Festival (April)
- Riverboat Days (B.C. Day long weekend)