ANNUAL EVENTS
These are our most popular events that occur annually.
Explore all upcoming events in Telkwa by viewing our events calendar.
Bulkley Valley Artisan Tour
August 11 from 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
August 12 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
​Each summer, artisans of the Bulkley Valley invite you to visit their studios in and around Telkwa and Smithers. View pottery, paintings, glass art, baskets, wooden toys and more. This free, self-guided studio tour is organized in part by Tourism Smithers.
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To download the 2023 artisan tour map, click here.
Bulkley Valley Artisan Tour
Telkwa BBQ
Labour Day Weekend
This annual event takes place over September long weekend and has been a Telkwa tradition for over 100 years.
Put on by the Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Club, the event features weekend long festivities including a softball tournament, beef barbecue, and other great entertainment for the whole family.
Telkwa BBQ
Tyhee Lake Triathlon
Sunday, July 9th, 2023
The event offers a Try-a-Tri, Sprint and Standard distance triathlon races, as well as a Duathlon and team options for the Sprint and Standard distance triathlons.
Registration on Facebook or at Nature's Pantry in Smithers (3744 First Ave.)
Tyhee Lake Triathlon
Halloween
October 31st
Enjoy fireworks put on by the Telkwa Fire Department.
Halloween
Telkwa Craft Market & Festive Event
Last Saturday in November
Enjoy Christmas shopping from local vendors at the Craft Market in the Telkwa Community Hall.
Fun, free family activities such as photos with Santa, letters to Santa, smores, sleigh rides and more.