Sunday, December 13, 2015

Winter Scene - Travel To Beautiful Houston British Columbia (11 - Pictures)


Above Photo: The Bulkley River filmed from the Bulkley Valley bridge.

Well another dawn arrived in Houston, B.C. with yet another heavy snowfall on the ground. Everything, I mean everything is white. So on December 13, 2015 I headed out harmed with camera, water and pop to one of my favorite places around Houston.

Knockholt for me holds a lot of good memories, my kids when younger would swim in the Bulkley River at Knockholt. Then my daughters kids did the same. They could build sandcastles with moat, ride inner tubes down the river or just splash around having a good old time. 


Above Photo: CN Railway line crossing McKilligan Road.

The scenery there never lets you down, and the beauty about this location is that you can drive right to it. From Houston heading east the distance is only a 8.6km drive along Highway 16 and make a right hand turn onto McKilligan Road, a few hundred yards down the road and you can park your vehicle and within a few steps you are sitting by the river. 


Above Photo: Three of 15 Bald Headed Eagles sitting in the trees around the Bulkley River.

At this location there are two beaver dams on the river which has a lot of water backed up. Today there was a stack of Bald headed Eagles there, I don’t know why they were hanging out in this one area, maybe for fish or a beaver as there was a small open area in the ice.


Above Photo: A bit of open water on the Bulkley River. 

For folks who want to take a break from winter, there is the Houston leisure facility. This facility on a cold snowy day is just perfect to take the family to. There is the popular lazy river with hydro air jets, a 20-person swirl pool and steam room. There is a viewing area at poolside for the moms, dads and grandparents so they can see how their little ones improved on their swimming moves, plus there are lifeguards always on duty. The leisure facility also has a 1,600 square foot gym with weight training equipment and free weights and cardio machines available.


Above Photo: A blanket of snow covers everything at the Bulkley River.

Houston Leisure Facility:



Above Photo: A blanket of snow covers everything at the Bulkley River.

If you don’t want to get wet, then there is the Houston Public Library where you can grab a good book, curl up on one of the comfy couches, or surf the internet free for something interesting to build or look at. There are magazines and newspapers available, and you can even pick out a free DVD movie to take home. Of course the library has so much more to offer, so the next time you have some free time on your hands, check out the Houston Public Library. 

Houston Public Library website:



Above Photo: A blanket of snow covers everything at the Bulkley River.

With winter at our doorstep, people still like to play in the cold, even if it is indoors, there is the Houston and District Curling Club for men and women of all ages. Also if you are planning some type of event, you can rent the upstairs.

For more information and direction to the Curling Club, please visit the following link:


Above Photo: A blanket of snow covers everything at the Bulkley River.

If you are into strapping on a pair of ice skates, you can go skating at the Claude Parish Memorial Arena, or take in one of the hockey games. There are lots of things to do in Houston, which I have talked about in previous postings, so all you need is to use a little imagination and your off.


Above Photo: A heavy blanket of snow covering everything.

Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre website:



Above Photo: A heavy blanket of snow covering everything.


Above Photo: A heavy blanket of snow covering everything.


Travel British Columbia with Brian Vike.

Travel Houston, British Columbia with Brian Vike.

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