Chetwynd: Highway 97 about 9 km east of - at Wabi Estates Road, looking east

Among the cities of British Columbia, Chetwynd stands out for its public collection of large-scale chainsaw carvings. Set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the Peace River Country, the town lies beside the Pine River and along Highway 97, a principal northern route. Since 2005, Chetwynd has hosted an annual international chainsaw carving competition; works created during the event remain installed around the community, giving its streets a distinctly sculptural character. The town developed as a transport and service centre during construction of the Alaska Highway in the Second World War and was named for provincial politician Ralph L. T. Chetwynd. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Chetwynd and the Peace River Country.

British Columbia has served as Canada’s Pacific frontier since joining Confederation in 1871. This vast western province extends from the Pacific coast across the Coast Mountains and interior plateaus to the Canadian Rockies; these coordinates lie in its sparsely settled northern interior. The Fraser, British Columbia’s longest river, drains a large part of the province before reaching the Strait of Georgia. First Nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain integral to communities throughout the province. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the provincial capital, while Vancouver is its largest city and a major Pacific port. Forestry, mining, fisheries and outdoor travel all reflect a terrain where waterways and mountain corridors matter. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how British Columbia’s northern interior relates to its Pacific coast and mountain ranges.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.