About the Park
Driftwood Canyon is a great stop to explore one of the world’s most significant fossil beds in a peaceful, creek-side setting, only a 20 -minute drive through the beautiful Bulkley Valley from Smithers or Telkwa . There is a foot bridge and trail leading to a viewing platform and interpretive trail leading to the fossil bed outcropping.
Smithers, CA
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Contact
Kermode Bobcat
Phone: 250-877-1782
E-mail: [email protected]
For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/driftwood-canyon-park/
Facilities
Day-use area, interpretive displays, picnic tables, pit toilets.
Location
This park is located 10 km northeast of Smithers. Access to the Park is off Old Babine Lake Road, which leaves Highway 16 just east of the Bulkley River bridge. Follow the Park signage on Old Babine Lake Road, the Telkwa High Road and Driftwood Road to the park.
Size
21 ha.Park Amenities
Picnic sites
Wheelchair accessible
Pit Toilets
Campfires allowed
Pets must be on leash
Park Activities
Hiking
