Outdoors & Nature Events in Northeast British Columbia
Northeast BC is a place where the wilderness is not a weekend destination but a daily backdrop. The Peace River winds through the heart of the region, the Rocky Mountain foothills rise to the west, and boreal forest stretches north toward the Yukon border. With this landscape comes an outdoor recreation culture that shapes life in the Peace Region from the first thaw of spring to the last freeze of fall, and well into the winter months besides.
Hiking, Camping, and Exploring
The region is home to some of British Columbia’s most spectacular yet least-visited natural attractions. Kinuseo Falls in Monkman Provincial Park, near Tumbler Ridge, drops 60 metres in a thundering cascade that rivals Niagara in height. The dinosaur trackways and fossil sites around Tumbler Ridge have earned the area a UNESCO Global Geopark designation, drawing paleontology enthusiasts from around the world. Closer to Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, the Peace River valley offers riverside trails, birdwatching, and fishing access points that are just minutes from town.
Fishing, Hunting, and Water Sports
Anglers in the Peace Region pursue walleye, northern pike, Arctic grayling, and bull trout in rivers and lakes across the area. Guided fishing trips on the Peace River and its tributaries are popular with visitors, while locals have their own favourite spots guarded closely. The region’s lakes, including Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake, offer boating, canoeing, and kayaking through the summer months. Hunting is deeply embedded in local culture, with moose, elk, deer, and upland bird seasons drawing participants from across the province.
Winter and Northern Skies
Winter transforms the region into a playground for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. The northern latitude rewards patient observers with displays of the aurora borealis that paint the sky in green, purple, and pink, particularly during the dark months from October through March.
- Guided nature walks and interpretive hikes are organized by local naturalist groups
- Fishing derbies on area lakes are popular summer and winter events
- Canoe and kayak trips on the Peace River offer multi-day wilderness experiences
- Snowmobile rallies and poker runs draw riders to groomed trail systems
- Northern lights viewing is best from September through March away from city lights
In Northeast BC, the outdoors is not something you visit. It is where you live. Come prepared to be amazed by the scale and beauty of this corner of the province.
Get outside and explore the natural beauty of northeast British Columbia through outdoor and nature events. From guided hikes and camping weekends to fishing derbies, garden tours, and trail running races, the Peace Region offers incredible outdoor experiences in every season. Browse upcoming outdoor and nature events below.
Upcoming Events in Northeast BC
Find concerts, festivals, community gatherings and more across the Peace Region.
Heart Core Sound Healing!
Take time to relax, reset, and reconnect. Immerse yourself in soothing sounds that calm the mind, heal the body, and uplift the spirit. Join us…
BCR Fitness Bootcamp
This is a private fitness class through BCR Fitness run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-6:45 am. I provide dumbbells, deadballs, and yoga mats. There…

Beginner Chair Yoga Stretch

Hydrobikes
Recurring: Every Thursday from May 28 through June 25.
Board Meeting
The May 28, 2026, PRRD Board meetings will start at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Chetwynd Public Library. View Location Map *…
LapSit
LapSit with Sydney-Drop in Join Sydney every Thursday from 11am-11:30am Lapsit is the perfect place for you and your baby to have fun and find…

Mean Girls Jr
Mean Girls Jr is a fearless musical about chasing popularity and being true to yourself. Dr Kearney's family friendly production will make you laugh, cry,…
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Bike Park Nights
Mod Podge Art
Calling all youth girls! Come get creative and have some fun at our Mod Podge Art session. Join us on May 28, 2026, at New…

Teen D&D – Group B
Ages 13β18βjoin one of our two Dungeons & Dragons groups and dive into a world of magic, mystery, and adventure with our skilled Dungeon Master….

Barre Fitness
Recurring: every Thursday through May 28, 2026. This class aims to provide a full-body, low-impact workout combining muscle-toning, strength-building, mindfulness, flexibility, and balance.
CORE Course
This is the course you need to take in order to be able to purchase hunting licenses. The course takes place over 2 evenings Thursday…
Knit/Craft Night
Weekly knit/craft night at Faking Sanity from 6-9pm (except holidays). Bring your hooks, needles, or other craft tools of choice and sit and chat for…


Yoga Class
Recurring: every Monday and Thursday night through May 28th. A yoga class welcoming to all experience levels, focusing on gentle movement, deep breathing, and relaxation.

Original Cemetery Tour (updated)
Weβve updated our original cemetery tour at the Fort St. John Cemetery on 100 Ave. Did you know that the Fort St. John Cemetery is…
Trivia Night – Post & Row
Itβs Thursday, so that means trivia at Post & Row Brewing Co. New theme every week.Β Β Bring those big brains down and get to work.Β …

Early Bird/Lane Swim
Recurring: Every Friday from May 29 through June 26.

Public Swim
Recurring: Every Friday from May 29 through June 26.
Browse Events by Community
Charlie Lake • Chetwynd • Dawson Creek • Fort Nelson • Fort St. John • Hudson's Hope • Moberly Lake • Montney • North Peace • Pouce Coupe • South Peace • Taylor • Tumbler Ridge
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Arras
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Lakeside living in the Peace Region
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Chainsaw Sculpture Capital of the World
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Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway
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Gateway to the Northern Rockies
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The Energetic City
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Dinosaur Capital of British Columbia
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Peaceful shores in the Peace Region
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Heart of the Peace River region
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Historic village of the South Peace
16 upcoming eventsExplore Events →Rolla
1 upcoming eventExplore Events →Rose Prairie
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Southern gateway to the Peace Region
4 upcoming eventsExplore Events →Taylor
Gold Panning Capital of BC
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UNESCO Global Geopark
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