Conference and workshop logistics

The conference and workshop will take place in Moricetown, a First Nations community located in the traditional territory of the Witsuwit’en (a.k.a. Wet’suwet’en) people. Moricetown is about 34 km/21 miles north of the town of Smithers, and about 44 km/27 miles north of the town of Telkwa. We anticipate that most conference and workshop participants will be lodged in Smithers. We will provide bus service to/from the workshop and conference for those staying in Smithers.

Driving directions to Moricetown

From Smithers, take highway 16 west about 34 km or 21 miles. When you are getting close to Moricetown you will see Moricetown canyon on your right, and a teepee (visitor's center) on a hill overlooking the canyon. Proceed about 1/4 mile west on highway 16. At a flashing yellow light the community hall (site of Friday session) is on your left. It is a large beige building surrounded by plenty of parking space. At the flashing yellow light a road crosses the highway. This is Beaver Road. Just ahead on the right is the Moricetown fire department with totem pole in front. The Saturday session will be held at Moricetown Elementary school. To reach the school, turn right on Beaver Road and follow it through the village about 1/4 mile. There is new construction going on at the school so it will be quite obvious as the existing building in the middle of the construction site on the righthand side of Beaver Road. There should be no construction activities on Saturday so it should be possible to park near the school on the right side of Beaver Road. There is also parking outside of buildings on the left side of Beaver Road.

Getting to Smithers

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There is an airport in Smithers, currently with twice-daily flights from Vancouver. There are two car-rental companies which operate out of the airport, National/Tilden and Thrifty.

It is also quite easy to get to Smithers by car. Smithers is also located on the Yellowhead Highway (16), about 4.5 hours west of Prince George.

For more information about Smithers and the surrounding area, visit the web site for the Smithers Chamber of Commerce, or send them e-mail. The Adventure Smithers web site also provides an overview of the area, including snapshots of some of the lodging options.

Lodging options

Conference and workshop participants need to make their own arrangements for lodging. A list of motels and bed-and-breakfast establishments in Smithers is provided below. Please note that a block of rooms for conference participants has been reserved at the Hudson Bay Lodge, Smithers. These rooms will be released May 8. If you call to book of the reserved rooms, be sure to mention that you are with the Athabaskan Language Conference. It is advisable to make accommodation reservations as soon as possible. Early June is the beginning of the tourist season. In addition to motel and bed-and-breakfast accommodation, a limited amount of private billeting in Moricetown may also be available. See registration form.

Smithers Motels

Aspen Motor Inn
4268 Highway Frontage Road
(250) 847-4551
1-800-663-7676
FAX (250) 847-4492

• Features: air conditioning, kitchens, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, combination baths, TV, licensed restaurant, complimentary coffee. Pets allowed. 60 units.
• Single: $71; Double: $77; Triple: $81

Capri Motor Inn
3984 Highway Frontage Road
(250) 847-4226
1-800-663-3120
FAX (250) 847-3731

• Features: air conditioning, combination baths, sauna, whirlpool, complimentary coffee. Pets allowed. 62 units.
• Single: $64, Double: $70, Triple: $75

Fireweed Motor Inn
1515 Main Street North
(250) 847-2208

• Features: air conditioning, cable TV, complimentary coffee in office. Children under 16 free. Pets allowed. 20 units.
• $50-60

Florence Motel
4160 Highway Frontage Road
(250) 847-2678
FAX (250) 847-1998

• Features: air conditioning available, cable TV, kitchen units, BBQ for guest use, play area for children. Pets allowed. 21 units.
• Single: $42, Double: $48, Triple: $50

Hudson Bay Lodge
3251 Highway 16 East
(250) 847-4581
800 663-5040
FAX (250) 847-4878

• Features: air conditioned, non-smoking units, cable TV and in-room movies, complimentary coffee, whirlpool, saunas, Twin Falls dining and licensed restaurant, Fireside Pub. Pets allowed. 99 units.
• A block of rooms has been set aside for conference participants. These rooms will be released May 8. Please let them know that you are with the Athabaskan Language Conference when you make your reservation.
• Single: $81, Double: $91, Triple: $105

Sorrento Inn
4435 Highway 15 W.
(250) 847-2601
FAX (250) 847-2807

• Features: kitchen units. Pets allowed. 39 units.
• $45-60

Sandman Inn
3932 Highway Frontage Road
(250) 847-2637
FAX (250) 847-3709
1-800-SANDMAN

• Kitchen units, complimentary coffee, cable TV, smoking and non-smoking units. Small pets $5/day. 35 units.
• Single: $70, Double: $75, Triple: $80

Stork Nest Inn
1485 Main Street North
(250) 847-3831
FAX (250) 847-3852

• Alpine Bavarian theme, air conditioning, cable TV, steam room, non-smoking and smoking units, full hot breakfast included. Wir sprechen Deutsch. 23 units.
• Single: $58, Double: $64, Triple: $68

Telkwa Motels

Douglas Motel
Highway 16, on the Bulkley R.
(250) 846-5679
FAX (250) 846-5656

• Features fireplaces, sundecks, patios, sauna, whirlpool, cable TV, firepit and BBQ available, summer ceiling fans, complimentary coffee. Pets allowed. 10 rooms and 2 log cabins.
• Single: $70-85; Double: $75-95; Triple: $70-105

Smithers Area Bed and Breakfast Establishments

Alpine Meadows
East of Smithers on Laidlaw Rd.
(250) 847-3322

• Beautiful view, private entrance, separate lounge, coffee and snacks, movie library, cable, full breakfast.
• $50-60

Berg’s Valley Tours B&B
3924 13th Ave. Smithers
(250) 847-5925
1-888-847-5925
FAX (250) 847-5945

• Free pickup from airport, train or bus; private bathrooms, wheelchair ramp, Queen size beds, jacuzzi, non-smoking, 3 units.
• $45-75, $10 additional. Suite available: private entrance and partial kitchen.
• Offers guided valley and alpine tours. Discounts on tours to guests.

Canaan Country B&B
Bruce Road, off Telkwa High Road.
(250) 847-2337

• Two attractive, comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, close to trail riding. Adult oriented.
• Single: $55, Double: $70.

Chez Josette B&B
Located on McCabe Rd., 15 minutes from Smithers.
(250) 847-8743

• Open all year. Quiet rural setting.
• Deluxe private bathroom, fax/modem and internet connection available on request.
• Ideal for recreationists, breathtaking view of mountain ranges, hiking, biking and skiing areas nearby.
• Non-smoking
• French-speaking.
• $55-65.

Cotswold B&B
Located on Jane Haven Rd. along Highway 16 West, just past Adams Igloo.
(250) 847-1718
FAX (250) 847-1718
e-mail: cvennis@mail.bulkley.net

• Beautiful view of the Hudson Bay and surrounding mountains.
• Three bedrooms---all with en-suite, complimentary tea and coffee, satellite TV. Pool table, dart board, exercise equipment available. Outside hot tub.
• Single: $60, double: $70.

Cranberry Hill B&B
8420 Kroeker Rd.
(250) 847-3468

• Corner Pinecrest and Kroeker roads, off of Lake Kathlyn Rd.
• Private suite with sitting room, bedroom, loft and full bath, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible. No pets please.
• Single: $50, Double: $60

The Maple Leaf Cabin
Kitseguecla Lake Rd. (between Smithers and Moricetown).
(250) 847-9940
FAX (250) 847-9937

• A cozy, self-contained log cabin with fridge, stove, and 2 queen size beds.
• Evening snack and breakfast supplied.
• $100, can sleep up to 7, beds for 4.
• E-mail: mapleleaf@bulkley.net

Glacier B&B
Second left on Glacier Gulch Rd
(250) 847-2020

• 3 rooms, queen size beds, home baked goodies, pool table in guest recreation room, beautiful garden with pond and fountain, close to hiking.
• Single: $60, Double: $70

Glacier View B&B
Kroeker Rd., Lot 13
(250) 847-6045

• Three bedrooms, queen sized beds, view of the glacier, sled dogs.
• Wir sprechen Deutsch.
• Single: $70, Double: $80. 3 beds (for family): $100

Lake Kathlyn B&B
Highway 16, 5 km. west of town, watch for the flags.
telephone/fax (250) 847-5590

• Three rooms for couples and one cabin (4-5 people) available, on Lake Kathlyn, free canoe and boat.
• Wir sprechen Deutsch.
• Single: $40, Double: $50, Cabin: $80

Ptarmigan B&B
Willow Road off of Lake Kathlyn Road
(250) 847-9508

• Two rooms and one suite with TV and fireplace, in a beautiful country setting, queen beds, non-smoking.
• Single: $50, Double: $65

Shepherd’s Cabin
Telkwa High Rd., between Snake Rd. and Babine Rd.
(250) 847-9992

• Quiet, cozy private cabin on a small hobby farm in Driftwood.
• Kitchen, living room, dining nook, bathroom, 2 beds, extra foamies available.
• Single: $50, Double: $60

Logpile Lodge
McCabe Rd., Driftwood.
(250) 847-5152
FAX (250) 847-5198
e-mail logpile@bulkley.net

• Log building, all rooms with private bathroom and big balcony, finished with different local woods.
• No phone, no TV. No smoking, no pets.
• Single: $80-100, Double: $90-110, Triple: $100-130; government rates for June $70 (single), $7.50 (breakfast)

Telkwa Area Bed and Breakfast Establishments

Tyhee Lake Guest Ranch B&B
8265 Tyhee Lake Rd., Telkwa
(250) 846-9609
e-mail: mahennig@bulkley.net

• 120 acres with lake frontage
• 3 rooms all with spectacular views of the lake with Hudson Bay Mt. behind.
• Kitchen access, hot tub, fitness room, sauna and much more, non-smoking rooms, smoking area.
• Wir sprechen Deutsch.
• Single: $45, Double: $70

Tyhee Lake Lodge
Tyhee Lake Rd., Telkwa.
(250) 846-9636

• 30 secluded acres with lake frontage, spectacular view. Swimming, fishing, free use of canoe.
• Deluxe one-bedroom suite with private entrance, balcony and full kitchen. Non-smoking.
• $85-95

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