District of Vanderhoof
Municipal Office
Weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
(Closed Statutory Holidays)
160 Connaught Street
Vanderhoof, British Columbia
V0J 3A0
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District of Vanderhoof
Our people make the difference
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Vanderhoof quickly became a centre for ranching and logging. Both industries have
helped open up the surrounding wilderness for anglers, canoeists, cross-
Vanderhoof’s strategic location on the Highway 16 and the northern main line of the CN railway, makes it an important transportation, supply and service centre.
Today in Vanderhoof there is a noticeable presence of various levels of government agencies such as Canada Employment, Forestry, Agriculture and conservation play significant roles in the stimulation of the Vanderhoof economy. Centrally located around our town are a regional hospital, health care unit, dental clinics, physiotherapy clinic, financial institutions, seniors housing, numerous service organizations and affordable, although currently limited, housing opportunities are available.
With the growth of our community traditional natural resource based economy has diversified
slowly, but continues to be forestry, agriculture and tourism based. Solid growth
in manufacturing with a predominance of international exports from the local businesses
and value-
Vanderhoof has available land with access to rail, port and air services, as well
as abundant power and natural gas supplies combine to provide suitability and interest
in primary, secondary and resource manufacturing investment. The pine beetle infestation
has brought about significant and rapid-
Vanderhoof is the gateway to outdoor pursuits that include hiking, mountain biking, camping and ATVing. Those interested in the area’s history will have a chance to explore the Vanderhoof Heritage Museum, which features 11 historical buildings and gives visitors a taste of what life was like in the area in the 1920’s. An hour’s drive away is Cheslata Falls and the memorable Kenney Dam.
Vanderhoof is located 100 km (60 miles) west of Prince George and 35 km (22 miles) east of Fort Fraser on the Yellowhead Hwy 16.
Vanderhoof is located at the geographical centre of the province about the same latitude as Edmonton, and on the same longitude as Nanaimo. It sits on a plateau above the Nechako River Valley. No other B.C. Community, except in the Peace River Country, is so distant from mountains, enabling the people of Vanderhoof to enjoy a wide expanse of sky.
Such natural features are of significant influence on Vanderhoof’s economic development , particularly in agriculture, forestry and tourism.
If you are not currently a resident of Vanderhoof, we hope that you will visit us soon to see what we have to offer to both residents and businesses. Come visit us nestled in the beautiful Nechako Valley, Vanderhoof is surrounded by fertile farmlands and miles of forests.
During the early years, Vanderhoof (Dutch for "of the farm") began as a small community with the surrounding area made up of large cattle ranches and logging operations.
On April 7th 1914 the Golden Spike was driven in marking the end of railway construction. Vanderhoof was founded soon after by Herbert Vanderhoof, a Chicago publicist, who worked on behalf of the Grand Truck Pacific Railroad to help lure settlers to the region promising unlimited, fabulously rich farmland, homes and businesses, plumbing and electricity. The people came in droves.
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