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aylor, at km 56 of the Alaska Highway, overlooks the Peace River and surrounding valley. In 1896, Donald “Herbie” Taylor moved west from Manitoba. First homesteading at Peace River Crossing, Alberta before moving to Hudson’s Hope in 1905 to become the Factor for the Hudson’s Bay Co. In 1912 he moved his family down river and became the first family to settle on the Flats, which came to be known as the Taylor Flats. Herbie maintained a Peace River ferry crossing for fur traders, prospectors and homesteaders.
A post office was opened in 1923 and the town was officially recognized as Taylor. The Peace River Suspension Bridge opened in 1943 and was the longest bridge on the Alaska Highway at 2130 feet. It collapsed in 1957 and was rebuilt in 1959. Taylor’s economy has close ties to the oil & gas industry since Canada’s first natural gas pipeline was constructed from Taylor
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Visitor Info Taylor Info Centre on the left when heading north at 10316 100 St. 250-789-9015
Camping Peace Island Park has full serviced campsites available plus a day use area with water, firewood and boat launch. Explore walking and hiking trails, playgrounds and Historic Rocky Mountain Forts. Located on the south side of the Peace River Bridge at km 55. 250-789-9295
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to the United States border in 1957. Taylor prides itself as a quickly growing business community with small town charm.
Gold Panning Competiton
Things to Do Lone Wolf Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course that has been named the best manicured course in Northern BC. There is a driving range and a licensed restaurant. Enjoy dining and drinks on the beautiful patio. 250-789-3711 World Invitational Gold Panning Championships take place over the August long weekend. They have been held annually in Taylor since 1972 and attract participants from around the world. Events take place at Peace Island Park with fun-filled family activities and a number of different competition classes for young and old alike. Peace Island Park spans 3.5 km along the shores of the Peace River and offers swimming, fishing, walking and hiking trails and wildlife viewing. Located on the south side of the Peace River Bridge at km 55. British Columbia
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