Nazko Valley

Nazko is located 100 Km (60 m) west of Quesnel on the Nazko Highway. Known as the “Gateway to the Nuxalk Carrier Grease- Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail”, Nazko is rich in First Nations and Ranching Culture. The area offers a variety of services and accommodations.

The Nazko Valley provides birders with a wonderful opportunity to view undisturbed populations of birds. Bald Eagles and Ospreys, rare White Pelicans and Trumpeter Swans are but a few to be seen.

The Nazko Valley has an impressive line-up of Artists and Crafters. This includes First Nations carvers, leatherwork and beadwork; watercolours, wood art, stained glass and cross-stitch.

The Nazko Valley is within the traditional territory of the Carrier First Nation. The Chuntezni’i, Euchinico and Lhoosk'uzt'en bands of the Carrier have lived, travelled and hunted in the Nazko Valley since the beginning of time. Nazko means, "river flowing from the south."


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