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Driftwood Canyon

About the Park

Driftwood Canyon is a great stop to explore one of the world’s most significant fossil beds. Only a
30-minute drive through the beautiful Bulkley Valley from Tyhee Lake Park. There is a foot bridge and trail leading to a viewing platform and interpretive trail leading to the fossil bed outcropping.

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Smithers, CA
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Contact

Kermode Bobcat
Phone: 250-877-1782
E-mail: [email protected]
www.bcparks.com

Facilities

Day-use area, picnic tables, pit toilets.

Location

18 km north of Smithers on Old Babine Lake Road.

Size

21 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Pit Toilets

  • Campfires allowed

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Hiking
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