Moricetown Canyon, BC – The Salmon Return
If you are in the Smithers area or passing through on your way to Prince Rupert or heading north on the Cassiar Highway, make sure you stop and check our the Moricetown Canyon. Particularly in late July and August when the salmon are returning. It is a great place to sit down and watch the First Nations people fish using dip nets or just watch the salmon trying to negotiate the falls.
There is plenty of parking just off of highway 16 for an overview look, but to get closer, drive down and cross the bridge across the canyon to the parking area on the other side. The First Nation folks fishing there are friendly and welcoming and more than willing to talk about what they doing. There is also a small museum up on the hill.
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