Houston is a small town located near the confluence of the Bulkley and Morice rivers. The town was known as “Pleasant Valley” until 1910, due to its natural beauty which enticed loggers, miners, trappers, fishermen and traders to frequent the area. After the construction of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1904, a larger permanent population settled and by the 1940’s a mill had been built and Houston thrived on the forestry industry.
The valley around Houston offers a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and fishing.
Houston is also known as the “Steelhead capital of the world”, and is the home of the world’s longest fly fishing rod! With buildings dating back to the 1916-1917, beautiful vistas and welcoming residents, Houston is a great place to visit whether you live in the area or are just passing through.
Church of St. Clement
Houston | Historic Sites |
The Church of St. Clement was first built as a Mission House in 1916 and was later rebuilt as an Anglican church. The Church was originally located on Butler Avenue next to where the community...
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First Fire Truck
Houston | Historic Sites | Unique Sites |
Houston’s first fire truck was a 1942 Chevrolet Utility Wagon – 4 wheel drive. It was purchased on December 3, 1957, for $225 from Albert Tidsbury, a mining contractor from Edmonton, Alberta. The...
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Houston Grizzly
Houston | Natural Settings | Unique Sites |
Houston’s Famous Grizzly spent a considerable amount of his life living in the geographical area known as “Hungry Hill”. This area is located a few miles West of Houston and has been home to many...
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Log School House
Houston | Historic Sites |
Houston’s Log School house was built in 1916. Inside was a wood heater, several rows of student’s desks, a clock on the wall, a large book cupboard and a coat rack. There were blackboards, and...
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Mexican Grinding Stone
Houston | Historic Sites | Unique Sites |
This grinding stone is a relic of the ancient silver mining industry of New Spain, now the independent Republic of Mexico, in the sixteenth through the early nineteenth centuries, miners from the...
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Steelhead Fountain
Houston | Historic Sites |
The Steelhead Fountain was sculpted in 1992 by Frank Eberman and placed in Steelhead Park. This sculpture depicts the steelhead striking up the Skeena River. They are “coming home to Houston” to...
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Wolf Totem Pole
Houston | Aboriginal Attractions | Historic Sites |
Commissioned in the early 80’s by the Houston Booster Club, the Wolf Totem Pole was built by a Hazelton Aboriginal artist named Wilfred Sampson. A traditional native potlatch was held for a...
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World’s Largest Fly Rod
Houston | Historic Sites | Outdoor Activities | Unique Sites |
The World’s Largest Fly Rod was the invention of a local resident and avid fly fisherman, Warner Jarvis. The idea came upon him while he was attending a tourism workshop, where he had been...
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