Fort Nelson Visitor Information Centre
5500 Alaska Highway V0C 1R0 Fort Nelson, BC, Canada

Please be aware of dangers near any body of water

Yay to Liard Hot Springs opening tomorrow - Message from BC Parks: "On May 1st, the Liard River Hot Springs campground and springs will be open. While park staff look forward to welcoming you back to the park, please be mindful of the new COVID-19 policies that will be implemented for the 2021 operating season:... A limited number of people will be allowed in the hot springs at one time. Currently the limit is set to 40 people. All visitors must sign up at the day-use gatehouse for a specific time slot to use the springs. Time slots are currently 1 hour each. o Please note that you may need to wait for an available time slot. Anyone feeling ill or those who have been exposed to the virus should not travel to the park. Hand sanitizer will be available and is encouraged to be used. COVID-19 protocols may shift throughout the season please be respectful of all posted signage and directions from staff. Travel restrictions set out by the Provincial Health Officer are currently in place until May 25th. All British Columbians are to stay local and avoid non-essential travel. " For more info: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/liard_rv_hs/ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/travel/current https://www.hellobc.com/know-before-you-go

Eyes to the skies, great night for the aurora! Not the best phone picture but the northern lights are dancing tonight #northernlights #northernrockies #explorenrrm

Happy to have Liard Hot Springs opening May 1 #explorenrrm #explorebc

Looking forward to welcoming you to the Northern Rockies family and can't wait until we can travel again #explorenrrm #alaskahwy #explorebclater

Northern lights are dancing tonight - phone doesn't quite do them justice but if you are up and skies stay clear, great night to watch for the aurora #darkskies #northernlights #Aurora #explorenrrm #tourismnorthernrockies

Snowfall warning for Fort Nelson -A long period of snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. A Pacific storm will approach British Columbia tonight and Tuesday. Heavy snow will begin tonight over the Peace region then spread to Fort Nelson Tuesday morning. It will continue through Tuesday night giving total accumulations ranging from 15 to 25 cm. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and park...ing lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. 20-25 cm of snow is expected Check www.drivebc.ca for road conditions if you have to travel. Be Safe Out There!

Lest We Forget - Poppies are available at the Chamber / Visitor Centre open Monday to Friday 830 - 430 The Royal Canadian Legion - National Headquarters #getyourpoppy

Great night for #Aurora watching

Wayne Sawchuk's book "Crossing the Divide" is available at the Fort Nelson Visitor Centre and Fort Nelson Heritage Museum

Eyes to the sky tonight Northern Lights are out! #aurora #NorthernLights