Mackenzie, British Columbia

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dot_map_caption = Location of Mackenzie in British Columbia
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subdivision_type1 = Province
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subdivision_type2 = Regional District
subdivision_name2 = Fraser-Fort George
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leader_title =Mayor
leader_name =Stephanie Killam
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leader_name1 =District of Mackenzie Municipal Council
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leader_name2 =Jay Hill
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leader_name3 =Pat Bell
Richard Neufeld
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = 1966
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latd= 55|latm= 19|lats= 0|latNS=N
longd= 123|longm= 06|longs= 28|longEW=W
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postal_code = V0J 2C0
area_code = 250
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website = [http://www.district.mackenzie.bc.ca/ District of Mackenzie]
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Mackenzie is a small town in central British Columbia, Canada, and is a municipality within the Fraser-Fort George Regional District. The settlement is located at the south end of Williston Lake. The townsite, established by Alexandra Forest Industries, and was named for Sir Alexander MacKenzie (1764-1820). Mackenzie's two main industries are logging and tourism.

Recreation

Mackenzie is surrounded by many small lakes, and is a destination for fishing enthusiasts. In the winter, Mackenzie hosts dog sled racing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling competitions. Morfee Mountain overlooks Mackenzie, and is a popular destination for local hiking and an off-road vehicle destination. Mackenzie has a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor skating rinks, a curling rink, and two developed beaches on Morfee Lake; First Beach is used primarily for recreational swimming, and Second Beach includes a boat launch. Mackenzie has a ski hill just east of the main town, and is 45 minutes away from Powder King ski resort.

Mackenzie Golf and Country Club is a challenging, semi-private, nine-hole golf course with a driving range, and is within walking distance to most of the town, including the RV park.

Community facilities

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External links

* [http://www.mackenziechamber.bc.ca/ Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.mackenziechamber.bc.ca/tree_crusher.htm The World's largest tree crusher]
* [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/bc/ RCMP 'E' Division]
* [http://www.sd57.bc.ca/ School District 57 (Prince George)]
* [http://www.district.mackenzie.bc.ca/ District of Mackenzie]