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Vanderhoof is a district municipality near the geographical centre[3] of British Columbia, Canada. Covering 2.92 square kilometers.[4], it has a population of about 4,500 within town limits, and offers services to nearly 10,000 people in nearby rural communities. Its main industries are forestry, agriculture, and related businesses. Tourism is also growing, and mining operations are being developed in the area. It has many elementary schools, and one major secondary school, Nechako Valley Secondary School (NVSS), comprising School District 91 Nechako Lakes. The College of New Caledonia has a regional campus there.
Vanderhoof | |
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District municipality | |
| District of Vanderhoof[1] | |
  Vanderhoof Location of Vanderhoof in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 54°00′52″N 124°00′32″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Interior Plateau |
| Regional district | Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako |
| Incorporated | 1926 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gerry Thiessen |
| • Chief Administrative Officer | Gerald Pinchback |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.83 km2 (21.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 4,439 |
| • Density | 81.0/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code | 250 / 778 / 236 |
| Highways |  Hwy 16 (TCH) Trans-Canada Highway Hwy 27 |
| Waterways | Nechako River |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | www |
Via Rail's Jasper–Prince Rupert train serves the Vanderhoof railway station.
History
The municipality is named after Herbert Vanderhoof of Chicago, one of its founders. He was an employee of the Grand Trunk Pacific Development Company, a subsidiary of Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.[5][6][7] The municipality's population rapidly expanded until World War II, when many of the town's men left to fight overseas. After the war, an increase in lumber prices and the construction of the Kenney Dam lead to increases in population again. Today Vanderhoof is a service centre in the eastern Bulkley-Nechako for surrounding communities, and the second-largest municipality in the regional district.[8]
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Vanderhoof had a population of 4,346 living in 1,786 of its 1,885 total private dwellings, a change of -2% from its 2016 population of 4,434. With a land area of 53.93 km2 (20.82 sq mi), it had a population density of 80.6/km2 (208.7/sq mi) in 2021.[9]>
Wildlife
Vanderhoof is known for its bird sanctuary along the Nechako River. Many Canada geese, swans, and other migratory birds pass through Vanderhoof during their annual migrations. The Nechako is home to a number of fish species, including salmon and the endangered Nechako white sturgeon. Many hunters come to Vanderhoof in search of bear, moose, deer, cougar and elk.
Schools
Elementary:
Evelyn Dickson
W.L. McLeod
Sinkutview
Mapes
Secondary:
Nechako Valley Secondary School (NVSS
Northside Christian School
Valhalla High
Virtual School: EBUS Academy
Culture and recreation
- Nechako Valley Exhibition Grounds- home of the Fall Fair (August), 2 riding arenas, and agricultural show facilities
- Vanderhoof Heritage Museum
- Vanderhoof Airport – 5,018-foot paved runway and two grass runways (5,200 feet and 3,200 feet)
- Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre – 6-lane 25m lap pool, climbing wall, 30-person hot tub, sauna, and 1500 sq. foot leisure pool
- Vanderhoof Skateboard Park
- Grand Reo Theatre – a restored 175-seat movie theatre
- Omineca Golf Course – par 72, 18 holes
- Disc Golf Course
- Vanderhoof Arena – indoor skating rink in the winter, home to Figure Skating Club, Speed Skating Club, Minor Hockey Club, other adult hockey recreation leagues, and a community centre hosting various events in the summer
- Vanderhoof Curling Club
- Riverside Park & Campground – birdwatching tower, playground, beach volleyball, picnic shelter, walking trails
- Ferland Park - playground, waterpark
- Bradley Park, Leiding Park, Vanderview Park –playgrounds
- Community Garden – greenhouse, raised beds, in-ground plots, public washroom
- Rip n' The North Bike Park – mountain bike trails
- Moore's Motocross Track – dirt bike track
- Community trail system
- Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre – identifying, maintaining and potentially restoring critical sturgeon habitat in the Nechako River
- Nechako Valley Sporting Association – archery, hand gun range, fishing and hunting, cross-country skiing, trap shooting, Wilderness Watch
- Omineca Express – local weekly newspaper published Thursdays
- CIAM FM, "The Light 98.5 FM" – community radio station, also a rebroadcaster for CIAM radio network
- CBC Radio 1, 91.5 FM
- Real Country, 910 AM
- Vanderhoof Public Library
- Community Bus – free community transportation service (12-passenger capacity with 2 wheelchair positions)
Telegraph Trail
A telegraph line, set up in the 1890s for communication with the Klondike Gold Rush gold fields, was abandoned in the 1930s and later converted into a series of walking trails. A 10 km trail connects Hogsback Lake (near Vanderhoof) to Blackwater Road.
Community events
- Wild Goose Chase: held the first Sunday in May, this community 8 km, 5 km, and 3.5 km Fun Run brings out hundreds of participants and volunteers.
- Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce Biennial Trade Show, scheduled in May on the "odd numbered" years.
- BC Rodeo - held in April
- Stoney Creek Elders Fishing Derby - May
- Hooterville Hoot: an annual classic car show, held in early June.
- Concert In The Park: July - Local talent performs for an afternoon and evening filled with great entertainment.
- Canada Day Celebration: - July 1
- Vanderhoof Farmers' Market: fresh locally grown produce, organic meat products, preserves, crafted goods and much more. Markets run Thursdays from June to September.
- Vanderhoof International Air show: Taking place biennially in August - showcasing many skilled pilots and their aircraft, as well as several static displays.
- Nechako Valley Exhibition: held the third weekend in August. A true country fair that is fun for the whole family.
- Recreation/Leisure Fair: held in early September to introduce clubs and recreational opportunities to the community.
- The Great Pumpkin Walk: Held annually, October 31 - With hand-carved pumpkins and "trick-or-treating" in the park, attended by thousands of residents—a safe and convenient place for families to spend Halloween night. Followed by a fireworks display that lights up the entire Nechako River Valley.
- Parade of Lights and Midnight Madness: Held the first Saturday in December, this kicks off the Christmas time retail season with the light parade and crazy sales at many retail stores.
Climate
Vanderhoof has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with mild summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Vanderhoof, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1916–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 13.0 (55.4) |
16.7 (62.1) |
20.0 (68.0) |
28.9 (84.0) |
36.0 (96.8) |
33.9 (93.0) |
35.0 (95.0) |
35.5 (95.9) |
33.0 (91.4) |
28.0 (82.4) |
17.5 (63.5) |
12.5 (54.5) |
36.0 (96.8) |
| Average high °C (°F) | −4.5 (23.9) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
5.9 (42.6) |
12.4 (54.3) |
17.8 (64.0) |
21.3 (70.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.3 (73.9) |
17.9 (64.2) |
10.3 (50.5) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−4.1 (24.6) |
10.4 (50.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −9.0 (15.8) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
5.6 (42.1) |
10.7 (51.3) |
14.4 (57.9) |
16.3 (61.3) |
15.9 (60.6) |
11.0 (51.8) |
5.0 (41.0) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−8.1 (17.4) |
4.4 (39.9) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −13.3 (8.1) |
−10.9 (12.4) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
3.5 (38.3) |
7.4 (45.3) |
9.1 (48.4) |
8.3 (46.9) |
4.1 (39.4) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
−12.1 (10.2) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −51.7 (−61.1) |
−51.1 (−60.0) |
−42.8 (−45.0) |
−29.4 (−20.9) |
−9.4 (15.1) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−16.7 (1.9) |
−28.0 (−18.4) |
−42.2 (−44.0) |
−50.6 (−59.1) |
−51.7 (−61.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 44.4 (1.75) |
26.6 (1.05) |
24.4 (0.96) |
25.4 (1.00) |
34.7 (1.37) |
57.0 (2.24) |
52.4 (2.06) |
43.1 (1.70) |
44.3 (1.74) |
50.8 (2.00) |
45.1 (1.78) |
41.3 (1.63) |
489.2 (19.26) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 6.6 (0.26) |
5.4 (0.21) |
7.1 (0.28) |
19.4 (0.76) |
34.2 (1.35) |
56.8 (2.24) |
52.3 (2.06) |
43.1 (1.70) |
44.0 (1.73) |
43.3 (1.70) |
16.1 (0.63) |
3.8 (0.15) |
332.0 (13.07) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 37.8 (14.9) |
21.3 (8.4) |
17.3 (6.8) |
6.0 (2.4) |
0.5 (0.2) |
0.2 (0.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.1) |
7.5 (3.0) |
29.0 (11.4) |
37.5 (14.8) |
157.2 (61.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 14.1 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 9.7 | 12.6 | 14.1 | 13.8 | 12.5 | 13.0 | 16.3 | 14.5 | 11.8 | 152.1 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 2.9 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 12.5 | 14.1 | 13.8 | 12.5 | 12.9 | 14.7 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 107.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 12.1 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 51.4 |
| Source: Environment Canada[10][11][12][13] | |||||||||||||
See also
- Saik'uz First Nation
References
- "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- District of Vanderhoof. Mayor and Councillors
- "Vanderhoof". Official Travel Website of British Columbia. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2006.
- "Census Profile, 2016 Census - Vanderhoof [Population centre], British Columbia and British Columbia [Province]". 8 February 2017.
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Carla Funk (2 November 2019). "The small towns that make Canadian literature unique". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
The town took its name from Herbert Vanderhoof, who envisioned the place as a colony for artists and writers. His dream never took quite took shape, but the town grew and the name stuck.
- "Vanderhoof". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- "Grand Trunk Pacific Development Company Limited". memorybc.ca. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- "Vanderhoof". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), British Columbia". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- "Calculation Information for 1981 to 2010 Canadian Normals Data". Environment Canada. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- "Vanderhoof". Environment Canada. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- "Vanderhoof Braeside Rd". Environment Canada. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- "Vanderhoof BC". Environment Canada. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
External links
- Official website
Vanderhoof travel guide from Wikivoyage
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[de] Vanderhoof (British Columbia)
Vanderhoof ist das geographische Zentrum von British Columbia, Kanada. Die Stadt liegt im Nechako Valley am Yellowhead Highway und ist umgeben von ertragreichem Farmland und ausgedehnten Wäldern. Sie liegt in einer Höhe von 674 m über dem Meeresspiegel. Nächstgelegene Stadt ist Prince George, 60 km östlich von Vanderhoof.- [en] Vanderhoof, British Columbia
[ru] Вандерхуф
Вандерхуф (англ. Vanderhoof) — окружной муниципалитет[en] в Канаде, расположенный в региональном округе Балкли-Нечако[en] региона «Внутреннее Плато[en]» вблизи географического центра[1] провинции Британская Колумбия. В пределах города проживает около четырёх с половиной тысяч жителей. Ввиду того, что рядом расположено несколько населённых пунктов, лишённых инфраструктуры, Вандерхуф в действительности обслуживает около 10 000 человек. Основными источниками дохода для города служат деревообрабатывающая и сельскохозяйственная промышленность, а также связанные с ними отрасли[2]. В Вандерхуфе располагаются несколько начальных и одна средняя школа — «Средняя школа долины Нечако» (англ. Nechako Valley High School), где обучаются 8-12 классы[3].Текст в блоке "Читать" взят с сайта "Википедия" и доступен по лицензии Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike; в отдельных случаях могут действовать дополнительные условия.
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