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.

Moricetown Canyon, BC Interpretive Sign, highway 16

Moricetown Canyon Interpretive Sign on Hwy 16 pullout

Moricetown Canyon, near Smithers,BC

Moricetown Canyon

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.

Moricetown Canyon rapids

Moricetown Canyon rapids

Salmon Jumping in the Moricetown Canyon, BC

Salmon trying to negotiate the falls

Dipnetting in Moricetown Canyon, BC

First Nations fisherman Dipnetting for salmon

First Nations fisherman with salmon

A nice catch!

Chatting with one of the fisherman

Chatting with one of the fisherman

Getting the Shot, Moricetown, BC

Getting the Shot