For larger than life adventures, Mackenzie is the ideal location. Mackenzie lies at the southern end of Williston Lake, the largest man-made reservoir in British Columbia. Mackenzie is a recreational hub with natural and recreational trail systems in place that increase accessibility to the area’s outdoor recreation potential. Mackenzie’s wilderness setting brings residents and visitors alike into contact with the area’s diverse wildlife population.

The town was named after the famous explorer Alexander Mackenzie, who camped near the townsite on his epic journey to the Pacific in 1793. The District of Mackenzie was virtually carved out of the wilderness in the mid 1960’s to service large pulp and lumber manufacturing facilities. Forest industry operations continue as the primary economic engine of Mackenzie.

Mackenzie is home to the World’s Largest Tree Crusher. This giant 175-ton machine was used in the 1960’s to clear non-merchantable timber from the Rocky Mountain Trench prior to the creation of Williston Lake.

Once in Mackenzie, you don’t have to travel far to experience the natural unspoiled wilderness that provides ample opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping, wildlife viewing and photography.

Surrounded by a variety of lakes, rivers and streams, this area is a fisherman’s paradise. Visit picturesque Morfee Lake, located just minutes from downtown, and enjoy boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming or just lounging on the sandy beach. Enjoy nine scenic holes of golf on a pristine course, or just practice your swing at the Mackenzie Golf & Country Club.

Avid snowmobilers will enjoy enviable snow conditions, porch to powder experience, and a diverse trail system. Guided snowmobile tours are available. Winter fun continues with skiing at Little Mac Ski Hill Ski Hill, located right in town. Check out our numerous groomed and lit cross-country ski trails, which leave right from town. Visit Powder King Mountain Resort, only a 40 minute drive, for some world class skiing conditions.

Snowmobiling Brochure (PDF)
Mackenzie Snowmobile Club
Mackenzie Cross Country Ski Club

Visitor's Guide (PDF)
Fishing Brochure (PDF)
Historical Brochure (PDF)
Paddling Brochure (PDF)
Wildlife Brochure (PDF)
Winter & Summer Trail Maps (PDF)
Mackenzie Area Map (PDF)
Mackenzie Town Map (PDF)

Take in the numerous events that happen throughout the year.

January		Finlay Blizzard Challenge
February		Cabin Fever Carnival
March		Snowarama
May		Chamber of Commerce Trade Show
June		Alexander Mackenzie Days Kids Fest Elk’s Fishing Derby
July		Mackenzie Show n’ Shine Morfee Mountain Music Fest
September		Children’s Carnival Toy Run
November		Festival of Bells Craft Fair
December		Christmas Celebration

For more information or to request a brochure please contact Kerri Borne, Tourism Marketing Coordinator, at kerri@district.mackenzie.bc.ca.