By Air: Smithers has an airport serviced by Air Canada, the flight is about 1 h 20 min from Vancouver. Book your flight a decent ways out to avoid crazy prices!
There are multiple car rental agencies in town: Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Northwest Truck Rentals, and Frontier Truck Rentals.
Driving: If you will be driving, consider making it a road trip! It takes about 13 hours of driving time from Vancouver to reach Smithers. There are many great stops along the way, reach out to Sasha or Jason for suggestions. As an alternative, the Port Hardy to Prince Rupert Ferry is a fun way to see the coast and cut out some driving time.
If you are flying to Smithers and would like to avoid renting a vehicle, it is easy to walk everywhere in town and there will be shuttle service to and from the venue - reach out to Jay and Sash to arrange a ride from the airport to town!
Smithers BC has a multitude of charming AirBnBs, hotels, and camping spots. These do tend to book up quickly in the summer, so the sooner you book, the better!
AirBnBs: It's hard to go wrong! Our recommendation would be to find something within walking distance of Main Street. For a budget option we recommend grouping together with other guests and renting a larger house.
On-site Accommodation: Our venue, Frontier Experience, offers cozy cabin rooms on their beautiful property, as well as one large 3-bed cabin that includes a full kitchen. Reach out to Jason or Sasha if you're interested in either of these options and we can get you in touch with their booking team!
Hotels: We recommend the Prestige Hudson Bay, or the Sunshine Inn. The Prestige offers newer rooms and access to two restaurants. The Sunshine Inn is in the heart of downtown, with easy walking to the shops and restaurants on Main Street.
Camping: The Riverside Municipal campground is close to town with nicely groomed RV and tent sites, as well as walking trails along the Bulkley River. It's a great place to stay if you're road-tripping with a dog. Tyhee Lake Provincial Park offers beautiful shady campsites in the forest, however note dogs aren't allowed on the beach. For a more rugged experience, the Twin Falls Recreation Site has limited off-grid first come first served sites.
If you would like any further help or recommendations, reach out to Jason or Sasha!