Mackenzie, British Columbia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mackenzie is a small town in central British Columbia, and a municipality within the Fraser-Fort George Regional District. The settlement is located at the south end of Williston Lake. The townsite established by Alexandra Forest Industries, and was named for Sir Alexander Mackenzie (1764-1820). Mackenzie's two main industries are logging and tourism.
Mackenzie is surrounded by many small lakes, and is a destination for fishing enthusiasts. In the winter, Mackenzie hosts dog sled racing, cross-country skiing, and skiidooing competitions. Morfee mountain overlooks Mackenzie and is a popular local hike and off-road vehicle destination.
Community facilities include three schools; Mackenzie Secondary School and Mackenzie and Morfee Elementary Schools. The schools are operated by the Prince George School District.
[edit] External links
 |
This British Columbia location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
