' Page Four ‘Travel The Totem Trail — Published by the Northern Sentinel Press Ltd., Kitimat — Issue June 1, 1960 Stop at the TRAVELLER'S CAFE Lakelse Avenue For that refreshing snack ~L & S SPORTING GOODS A complete line of sporting goods, tourist information and gun smithing. . Kalum Street: PHONE VI 3-2725 BLUE GABLES HOTEL Fully equipped restaurant— family or individual accommodation in cabins or hotel CENTRAL LOCATION Welcome to THORNHILL GOLF & COUNTRY while in Terrace The finest accommodation in _ the B.C, Northwest / TERRACE HOTEL Management ‘by the Geeraerts - TERRACE THE CROSS-ROADS OF NORTH-CENTRAL B.C. Incorporated: 1927 Population: 6,500 Reeve: Walter A. Yeo Main Industries: Logging, Poles, Agriculture FOR YOU - THE TOURIST: Terrace area abounds in attractions : The whole Terrace area is a mecca for the camera fan. Highway 16, both east and west of. Terrace, has magnificent natural scenery as you drive through the rugged Coast Range of mountains paralleling the historic Skeena River. The community of Terrace is nestled in a natural “saucer” of the Skeena Valley on the banks of the river. It has modern motel and hotel’ accommodation, shopping services of all kinds, telephone and telegraph communication, daily train, plane and bus services to southern B.C; and connection to major world-wide transportation facilities. Most Church denominations are. represented here. A modern 42-bed hospital is under construction. to : Logging and its associated industries employs approximately 75% of the present population with the Woods. Division offices of: Columbia Cellulose Co. Ltd. established here in the centre of their logging claim, supplying logs for the Company’s $40,000,000 pulp mill in Prince Rupert. , a From the area’s abundant stands of cedar, we ship poles and piling throughout the continent. Agriculture too, while not yet developed to.a high degree, has a bright future. Kitimat and Prince Rupert assure a ready home market for a variety of fruits and fresh vegetables that thrive in our moderate climate. “At present, important routes :ead south to Kitiamt, east to the Hazeltons, Smithers, Prince George and southern B.C., west to Prince Rupert — and in the not-too-distant future, north through mineral wealthy Northern B.C. and connection to the Alaska Highway at Watson Lake. For you the tourist the area abounds in attractions. Camping: If you're tenting or just picnicking, the immediate grea has three. excellent B.C. Parks Service developments. At Kleanza Creek, 12 miles east of Terrace on Highway 16, you'll “live” on the bank of the stream in a grove of spruce, cedar and cotton- wood trees, Lakelse Lake campsite, 10 miles south of: Terrace is a major development with 21 camping. units and 88 picnic tables. The Terrace COIN-O-MATIC LAUNDRY LAKELSE AVENUE BOB PARKER LTD. FORD - MONARCH DEALERS The home of friendly service Terrace - Kitimat - Pr. Rupert STRUTHER'S B.A. SERVICE The most modern station in the North with the best | service Terrace, B.C. REUM MOTORS LTD. Nox 720 Terrnco, V.C. General Motors franchise dealer Complete automotive service Home Oil Products Imperial Oil Products Phone — Office VIES-2022 Parte and Service VI 9-2343 GATEWAY MOTORS Standard Oil Co. Products, Tourist Information Complete Automotive Sorvice PHONE Vi 35-2556 TH Onatein Torrace, B.C. —— cae eee et FISHING — Coho (silver) and spring salmon, steelhead, cutthroat, dolly-varden and rainbow trout are all found in abundance prac- tically the year round, Within 10 minutes drive of town centre you can fish the Skeena River at the hole where 14-year-old Heinz Wichmann last year landed the world record 92 pound spring salmon, photographed above. GOLFING — Just 15 minutes from town on highway 16A in the direction of Kitimat you'll find the sportiest 9-hole layout in B.C. (photo below), Thornhill Golf and Country club nestles pleturesquely at the base of the mountain from which it takes its nome. Club and cart rentals are available at the clubhouse which has coffee-bar and lounge facilities, f q Mea a Nita in Units are located on the lakeshore and there is change house and a boat launching site. Thirty-five miles west of Terrace on Highway 16, you'll find the four-unit Exchamsiks River campsite. Hunting: In season and at varying distances from Terrace are to be found mule deer, moose, mountain goat, grizzly and black bear. mc Rugged mountain scenery (top photo below) along highway 16 gives way to. beautiful vistas of rivers and valleys. An interesting side trip (centre photo below): travel 3% miles west of Terrace on Highway 16 to the Columbia Cellulose Company’s Forest Management License Area. The Company’s pri- vate logging road, gravel but well-mainted, stretches some 75 miles north to the Naas River Valley. Passes are necessary to travel this road and permits are obtained at the Company's Personnel Office in downtown Terrace. There are no service stations, cafes or similar services along the way so fill your gas tank before you leave, But it’s a worthwhile trip — in addition te seeing a large, logging opera- tion you’ll travel through magnificent country, Forty-two miles from the main gate you'll drive beside 7-mile long Lava. Lake. A half mile further north, on a rock bluff beside the road, Indian paintings can be seen. At. mile 50 you'll enter the lava beds themselves. You'll travel the road, which is built on the beds, for 10 miles before reaching the Naas River. The lava flow occurred about 300 years ago and it is estimated that the volume of lava in the flow would make a mountain one mile square. (Photos by Catton Studios) Swimming (bottom photo below:) At Mile 14 southward from Terrace on Highway 16A, one of the largest natural hot springs in North America has been developed with modern facilities for your pleasure. Lakelse. Hot Springs Resort has an outdoor pool. 100°x50’ for swimming and diving with water temperature 80. degrees, A covered pool measuring 70’x18’ with water temperature of 100 degrees has proven beneficial for arthritics and rheuatics. Adjoining the large pool are 10 modern rental suites with mineral baths in each one. Fully equipped housekeeping units can accommodate 4 people. At nearby Lakelse Lake there is excellent swimming for those who prefer cooler water. — one 14 i ee SU) arene reer Fr futher infomation about TERRACE cnc he Toren ad Dal Bd of Troe, Box $76