Why Robson Valley

The Robson Valley is a unique area of northern British Columbia, nestled at the edge of the Rocky Mountains. It derives its name from Mount Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. Mount Robson Provincial Park is the second oldest park in the provincial park system. Hiking, wilderness photography and camping are just a few of the activities local residents enjoy at their doorstep.

The Robson Valley communities of Dome Creek, Crescent Spur, McBride, Dunster, Tête Jaune Cache and Valemount are safe, friendly and welcoming. They are an ideal choice if you love the outdoors and are looking for clean air, pristine water and an outdoor lifestyle.

Come here as a retiree, an entrepreneur or bring your profession with you. Real estate is very affordable and good connectivity means you can work where you live, and live where you play.

The Robson Valley is located between major centres including Edmonton, Prince George and Kamloops. Travel, shopping, entertainment and more are all within a half day drive in any direction.

This area is rich in culture. Signs of First Nation’s activities in the area can be still be found along the Fraser River at Tête Jaune Cache near the salmon spawning grounds.

In the 1800’s fur traders trapped and sold furs to the Hudson’s Bay Company. The historic community of Tête Jaune Cache was named after Metis fur trader Pierre Bostonais. The nickname was given to him by the French voyageurs because of his blonde hair.

Many Europeans came to the Robson Valley as settlers. They came here to ranch, farm and trap and their history and culture is still reflected in the lifestyle. During the Second World War, Japanese Canadians were sent north to work on roads, and internment camps were set up in the area.

The railroad was a key element of development and heritage railway stations are still in use in the local communities. Evidence of the early railway settlements can still be seen along the Fraser River throughout the valley.

A visit to the Valemount Museum or the Valley Museum and Archives in McBride will take you on a fascinating tour through the past.

The Robson Valley is encircled by the Rocky Mountains and the Cariboo Range in north central British Columbia. It is the source of the Fraser River and the home of the famous Mount Robson from which it gets its name. Mount Robson is the the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and is clearly visible from the Yellowhead Highway.

If you head into the mountains here, you’ll find yourself at the origins of the Fraser River, which flows west through the valley on its 854 mile trek to Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean. The Fraser River is the lifeblood of the Robson Valley, providing fertile land, an abundant water supply and plentiful fish stocks. Wildlife abounds with grizzly bear, caribou and goats high on the hills, and moose, elk, deer and many other species in the valley.

Visitors travel here from all over the world to experience what the Robson Valley has to offer. The winters provide world-class conditions for winter sports like skiing and snowmobiling, and the long warm summer days are ideal for hiking, bird watching, ATVing and mountain biking.