Terrace

Terrace City in Northern BC, is considered to be the oldest constantly occupied area of the world. The area was populated even before the Europeans settled in the region, by the Kitselas and the Kitsumkalum peoples. These groups make up a couple of the Tsimshian tribes in the Terrace area. There traditional economies included largely of hunting, trade and fishing. The riverboats which once operated for 22 years within the region came to a halt and was replaced by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Initially, it was named "Littleton" in honor of George Little, who donated 47 acres to the Grand Pacific Railway. Nonetheless, ever since there was already a Littleton in New Brunswick, the name was changed to "Terrace" in reference to its geography.

Presently, there are numerous attractions within the area for both residents and visitors to take pleasure in. Operating form May to October at its George Little Memorial Park location is the Skeena Valley Farmer's Market. Another attraction is the previous home of the town's founder, George Little, which is a two-story heritage home. It is easy to see in downtown Terrace, and a lot are encouraged to go to the place. The house likewise includes a small gift shop that features local artists. The house likewise operates as the VIA Rail Station. The Greater Terrace Beautification Society is a group of local volunteers who are committed to making the Terrace area more wonderful. The Society meets every first Monday of each month. The Heritage Park Museum is operated by the Terrace and District Museum Society and considered a Municipal Heritage Site. The REM Lee Theatre is the biggest performing arts venue within the city of Terrace. The Terrace Art Gallery is a non-profit and public facility that is devoted to promoting the visual arts of the community for the past 25 years. The Terrace Public Library is free of charge for all the residents of Rosswood, Terrace, New Remo, Thornhill, Copperside, Old Remo, Usk, Jackpine Flats, and all the Chimdemash communities in the east.

Terrace City has been called the "Cedar Pole Capital of the World," with over 50,000 poles made here. These poles are utilized for electric power and telephone poles all around numerous areas of North America. The tallest poles made here could be seen within the city of New York. In modern times, the economy, which only depended on logging and large companies have become more diversified. It is now more independent and separate from big employers and industries, and it boasts of a balanced economy which could handle any kind of economic cycle recession effectively.