Geography Mountainous boreal forests covers most of the district interspersed with numerous lakes and rivers. The Grand Canyon of the Stikine encompasses a volcanic outflow near Telegraph Creek while jade and gold are found in the Cassiar Mountains and coal near Spatsizi Provincial Park. Access Highway 37 bisects the Stikine and links it with such southern towns as Hazelton, Terrace, Prince Rupert, Smithers and points south. All-weather secondary roads connect our communities and are accessible by small aircraft. Air service connects Dease Lake with Smithers and then Vancouver.
Air service is also available from Whitehorse to Vancouver.