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Discover Usk in Canada
Usk in the region of British Columbia is a town located in Canada - some 2,364 mi or ( 3805 km ) West of Ottawa , the country's capital .
Local time in Usk is now 02:17 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Vancouver " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: and Ketchikan. When in this area, you might want to check out Ketchikan . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Usk ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Northern Motor Inn promo video
Short video that is included on website ..
Skeena Train 1
The Skeena train in Western Canada travels from Prince Rupert BC to Jasper Alberta, stopping overnight at Prince George. ..
Usk Ferry
Taking the reaction ferry across the Skeena River at the small community of Usk. The reaction ferry is totally green relying on the strong current to propel itself across the river. The video shows th ..
Norwegian Pearl Grizzly bear excursion Prince Rupert
This mama and her 1 year old cub were our prize for today's excursion in the Khutseymateen inlet. We recognize her from last year and she was more than willing to let us watch her with her cub snackin ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Usk railway station
Usk railway station is on the Canadian National Railway mainline in Usk, British Columbia, on the north side of Skeena river, across the river, by barge ferry or cable car from Highway 16. The station is served by Via Rail's Jasper – Prince Rupert train as a flag stop.
Located at 54.63 -128.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Usk Ferry
The Usk Ferry is a cable ferry across the Skeena River in British Columbia, Canada. It is situated about 16 kilometres north-east of Terrace at Usk. Technically, the ferry is a reaction ferry, which is propelled by the current of the water. An overhead cable is suspended from towers anchored on either bank of the river, and a "traveller" is installed on the cable. The ferry is attached to the traveller by a bridle cable.
Located at 54.64 -128.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Usk, British Columbia
Usk is a hamlet in British Columbia, Canada just off Highway 16 north-east of Terrace on the north bank of the Skeena River. Once famous for berry-growing, a flood in the 1930s destroyed most of the community. A few people still live there now. Access is by the Usk Ferry, a reaction ferry, or passenger-only cablecar when the river is iced over. The Usk railway station is served by Via Rails Jasper – Prince Rupert train. Between Usk and Kitselas, further upstream, is Kitselas Canyon.
Located at 54.63 -128.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Kitselas Canyon
Kitselas Canyon, also Kitsalas Canyon is a stretch of the Skeena River in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, between the community of Usk and the Tsimshian community of Kitselas. It was a major obstacle to steamboat travel on the Skeena River. The canyon is a National Historic Site of Canada.
Located at 54.60 -128.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Kitselas First Nation
Kitselas First Nation is the band government of the Kitselas subgroup of the Tsimshian. The band government is based at Gitaus in the Skeena Valley (near Kitselas, British Columbia, which is named for them) in the Skeena River valley to the northeast of the city of Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. Though there is no Tsimshian tribal council, they are a participant in the Tsimshian First Nations treaty council.
Located at 54.67 -128.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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