The Chamber of Commerce functions as Mackenzie's Visitor Information Centre. With funding from the District of Mackenzie, our knowledgeable staff stands proud at the front-line of Mackenzie directing tourists, visitors, and business persons the 29 km to Mackenzie from Highway 97.
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN MACKENZIE
- Mackenzie Golf & Country Club—enjoy 9 glorious holes of golf on a pristine course, only 5 minutes drive from downtown Mackenzie! Whether you like the challenge of the game or just want to drive a few balls around, the Mackenzie Golf & Country Club has it. The Golf & Country Club is a popular place for wildlife, so have your camera ready. No clubs? No problem! The club will rent you a set of clubs for a round of golf at a reasonable rate. Make a day of it with two rounds and a meal at Mosquito's Bar and Grill.
- Fishing—where there is water, you will find fish. Mackenzie boasts many lakes, rivers, streams and creeks for anyone looking to relax and catch their limit. One can take advantage of Morfee Lake, a beautiful lake situated right in Mackenzie. Morfee Lake hosts a sandy beach, volleyball net, boat launch, and plenty of Rainbow Trout, Grayling and even Char! As far as 76 km North along the shores of Williston Lake, one can find fishing at every bend. Lake Trout, Rainbow, White Fish, Kokanee, Arctic Grayling, Brook and Bull Trout, are all along Williston Lake. Make a weekend trip and stay at any one of the numerous wilderness campsites. Take a Jet Boat Tour with a local company and experience BC fishing at its finest, this experienced crew will take you along Williston Lake for Bull Trout, Spring and Coho Salmon, and much more.
- Adventure Recreation—Do you like hiking, camping, trekking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, canoeing, boating, hunting, or all of the above? Mackenzie has it all!! Visitors are invited to check out all of the surrounding area. Lookout points are situated all over the Mackenzie area for great opportunities to see a bear, moose, eagle, or anything you can imagine that represents the Great White North. Extreme recreation not really your niche? Try John Dahl park behind the Mackenzie Leisure Services Centre and walk through the many trails, all at varying levels of difficulty, and arrive at Morfee Lake for a dip in the water, a barbeque or lounge on the sandy beach. With 4x4 capability, one can take a tour up Morfee Mountain and gaze over Williston Lake, Mackenzie town site. The possibilities are endless for the adventurer at heart, whether you've been doing it for years or are a beginner.
- Mackenzie Leisure Services Centre—Mackenzie has a full-service recreation centre for people of all ages. The weight room has a huge selection of equipment for all levels of activity including treadmills, cross-trainers, weight machines, free weights and much more. The full-size swimming pool is a popular spot for people of all ages. The pool area has a hot tub, sauna and children's pool; also, a diving board and tarzan rope. Swimming schedules run from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with convenient times for everyone. After all this exercise, take a break in the Mackenzie Public Library where you can read a book, magazine or even check your e-mail, the friendly staff is there to welcome you. The Leisure Services Centre is also the place to be for hockey, lacrosse, curling, broom ball, karate and dancing. The skateboard park directly outside is a wonderful place for rollerblading, BMX's and of course skateboarding; this portable park is converted every winter into an outdoor skating rink.
- Shopping and Dining—Mackenzie is a full-service community with amenities to suit any lifestyle. We have shops and stores to rival the big city with small town charm. With three shopping malls, one can find just about anything. Looking for the perfect souvenir to take home with you and remind you of your stay in Mackenzie? Look no further than the Mackenzie Centre Mall. Mackenzie Centre Mall also has two clothing stores, hairdressers, a drug store, souvenir and gift shop, and a grocery store. Across the street, only a short walk from downtown is the Town Centre Mall with a video store, a Dollar Store, and a Fields Department Store. The Four Seasons Mall is a one-stop shop for flowers, local crafts, and a Sears pick-up centre. Whatever your desire during your time in Mackenzie, you will find it. If fine dining is what you are looking for, you've come to the right place. Mackenzie has a wide array of Chinese, Western, Greek, and Italian cuisine. With six restaurants to choose from, the possibilities are endless for great food and conversation.
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