Kitwanga
in British Columbia, Canada

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.100 and -128.070 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 5' 58" and W -128° 4' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:25 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:06 am and 4:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Kitwanga

Kitwanga in British Columbia is a place in Canada about 2,347 mi (or 3,777 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kitwanga is now 02:25 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Vancouver with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 4 airports near Kitwanga. The closest airport in Canada is Smithers Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 41 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 99%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Thursday, 14th of November 2024

4°C (38 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Snow, calm, overcast clouds.

Friday, 15th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Kitwanga Elementary School Is For The Canucks

Published: January 26, 2011
Length: 56:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Syz2Productions

Sy Sterritt interviewing the members of the Kitwanga for the Canucks Committee.


paving Hwy 37

Published: August 17, 2007
Length: 42:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dirk928

Asphalt plant for paving on Hwy 37, Aug. 2007.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Kitwanga, British Columbia

Kitwanga or Gitwangax ("people of the place of rabbits" in the Gitxsan language) is located where the Kitwanga River runs into the Skeena River in British Columbia. A long-standing village before contact, the village is within Gitwangak Indian Reserve No. 1. There is recreational salmon fishing (chinook, coho, pink, sockeye and steelhead). The community is governed by a local band office, Chief Gary Williams, and 10 councillors.

Located at 55.1, -128.067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia, Skeena Country, Gitxsan, Heritage sites in British Columbia, National Historic Sites in British Columbia

Kitwanga River

The Kitwanga River is a tributary of the Skeena River near Hazelton in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, joining that stream at the community of Kitwanga (Gitwangak), which means "people of the place of rabbits". The river is approximately 60km long, beginning in the mountains to the northwest and curving around via, and including Kitwancool Lake (7 km in length) before heading south for 30 km to the confluence with the Skeena.

Located at 55.1, -128.083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of British Columbia, Skeena Country

Kitwanga railway station

Kitwanga railway station is on the Canadian National Railway mainline in Kitwanga, British Columbia. The station is served by Via Rail's Jasper – Prince Rupert train as a flag stop.

Located at 55.1, -128.067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Via Rail stations in British Columbia

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