Inter-community coach service connecting northern BC communities across four corridors.
BC Bus North runs four inter-community corridors and advertises eight roundtrips per week across its network. The Fort Nelson–Fort St John corridor serves Buckinghorse River Lodge at 175 Alaska Highway on Mondays and Fridays. Toward Fort St John, the published timetable shows arrival at 9:10 a.m. and departure at 9:20 a.m.; toward Fort Nelson, arrival is 7:05 p.m. and departure is 7:10 p.m. Bookings are required. Online tickets are available up to 24 hours before departure; phone bookings should be made at least 3 hours before departure. For departures before 8:30 a.m., phone booking must be completed by 5:00 p.m. the previous day or booked online. Bring government-issued photo ID. The service is cashless and accepts credit cards. Wheelchair accessibility varies by vehicle; call at least 72 hours ahead to confirm whether a wheelchair space can be reserved. Check the current timetable and fare before travel; schedules, fares and stops may change.
Service Areas: Bear Lake, Buckinghorse River, Fort Fraser, Fort Nelson, Groundbirch, Houston, Kitwanga, McLeod Lake, Topley, Wonowon
Short-term emergency assistance for people displaced by a disaster in the Bulkley ESS service area.
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako’s Bulkley ESS team serves Electoral Areas A and G, the Town of Smithers, Village of Telkwa, Witset First Nation, District of Houston and Village of Granisle. When activated, Emergency Support Services may provide food, clothing, shelter and incidentals for up to 72 hours and help reunite separated families and provide current incident information. For an active emergency requiring ESS within the RDBN, call 250-692-1553; supports are accessed at a designated reception centre or where local ESS responds. Self-registration is available through the provincial Access ESS system, but evacuees must still attend the reception centre.
Service Areas: Granisle, Houston, Smithers, Telkwa, Topley, Topley Landing, Witset
Provider: Bulkley Valley-Witset Primary Care Network
Helps residents connect with local family doctors, nurse practitioners and community-based primary care.
The network works with local clinics to connect people to primary care providers. Its stated service area includes Houston, Smithers, Telkwa, Quick and Witset. The network page also links to local and provincial health-service information; it does not promise a walk-in clinic in every listed community.
Service Areas: Houston, Quick, Smithers, Telkwa, Witset
General aviation aerodrome with Avgas and Jet A fuel and floatplane access via nearby Barrett Lake.
The District of Houston Aerodrome is a 4,000-foot runway facility supporting general aviation; it does not offer scheduled commercial passenger service. Avgas and Jet A are available on site and are serviced by the Houston Flying Club. The District identifies floatplane access via nearby Barrett Lake. Confirm availability and arrangements with the Houston Flying Club before travel.