Mackenzie, British Columbia

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Coordinates: 55°19′49.0″N, 123°05′9.3″W

District of Mackenzie
Location of Mackenzie in British Columbia
District of Mackenzie
Location of Mackenzie in British Columbia
Coordinates: 55°19′0″N 123°06′28″W / 55.31667, -123.10778
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of British Columbia British Columbia
Regional District Fraser-Fort George
Incorporated 1966
Government
 - Mayor Stephanie Killam
 - Governing body District of Mackenzie Municipal Council
 - MP Jay Hill
 - MLAs Pat Bell
Richard Neufeld
Area
 - Total 80 km² (30.9 sq mi)
Elevation 700 m (2,297 ft)
Population (2006)
 - Total 4,539
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
Postal code span V0J 2C0
Area code(s) 250
Website: District of Mackenzie

Mackenzie is a small town in central British Columbia, Canada, and is 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.

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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 snowmobiling competitions. Morfee Mountain overlooks Mackenzie, and is a popular destination for local hiking and an off-road vehicle destination. Mackenzie has a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor skating rinks, a curling rink, and two developed beaches on Morfee Lake; First Beach is used primarily for recreational swimming, and Second Beach includes a boat launch. Mackenzie has a ski hill just east of the main town, and is 45 minutes away from Powder King ski resort.

Mackenzie Golf and Country Club is a challenging, semi-private, nine-hole golf course with a driving range, and is within walking distance to most of the town, including the RV park.

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