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The heart of the Northeast is the Peace Country. In the impressive landscape of the region you will find museums and small towns where the region’s heritage and culture is experienced. Tour the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum to step into the region's rich history. The museum is housed in 9 buildings displaying countless artifacts, and showcases a collection of vehicles and equipment used to build the Alaska Highway in 1942. The cultural hub of the region is found in Fort St John, the region's largest city, with heritage sites and galleries. Its North Peace Cultural Society hosts a Theatre, Café, and Art Gallery being the epicentre. Relax in the smaller towns such as Hudson Hope and Chetwynd. Time your visit to experience the Chetwynd Chainsaw Carving Festival. The wood carving championship runs from June 9 to 12th.

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North of Prince George on Highway 97 is the town of Chetwynd, the chainsaw carving capital of the world. Set amongst the Rocky Mountain foothills, the city of Chetwynd was once known as “Little Prairie” for its rolling grasslands. Internationally renowned for the illustrious Chainsaw Carving Championship, the city of Chetwynd welcomes travelers from all over the world to compete and spectate. Chetwynd Chainsaw Carving Competition

North of Chetwynd, take highway 29 or highway 97 to Fort Nelson, the gateway to the Northern Rockies. Begin your journey along the famous Alaska Highway with experiencing the Fort Nelson Visitor’s information centre – not only your mile 300 pit stop, it also showcases the work of local artisans. Visit the indoor and outdoor exhibits at the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum. The presence of the Fort Nelson First Nations can be felt throughout the community, “for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows and the rivers flow” their people have lived in these lands.

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