Mackenzie, British Columbia
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| District of Mackenzie | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  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.
[edit] Recreation
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.
[edit] Community facilities
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Tree Crusher
[edit] External links
- Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce
- The World's largest tree crusher
- RCMP 'E' Division
- School District 57 (Prince George)
- District of Mackenzie
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