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{{Location map|Canada British Columbia|lat=53.1815|long=-120.0941|width=200|caption=Location of McBride in ]|label=McBride}}Situated on the ], '''McBride''' is a small community in the ] region of ], ], located {{convert|210|km|mi|abbr=on}} southeast of ], {{convert|120|km|mi|abbr=on}} west of the ] border, and {{convert|166|km|mi|abbr=on}} west of ].
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'''McBride''' is a village in the ] region of ], Canada. The village is located {{convert|210|km|abbr=on}} southeast of ], and {{convert|166|km|abbr=on}} west of ]. Incorporated in 1932, McBride is located in the Robson Valley surrounded by the ] and ].


Located between the ] and the ], McBride lies in the ], which comprises the upper reaches of the ] southeast of Prince George and take its name from ] which stands near the head of the valley and the source of the river.
==History== ==History==
The town got its start during the construction of the ] when settlers came into the area. Formerly known as Railway Siding 39, McBride was established in 1913, and was named in honour of the then serving ] ] (1903–15).<ref>Akrigg, G.P.V. and Akrigg, Helen (1970) ''1001 British Columbia Place Names'', p. 111. Vancouver: Discovery Press</ref> McBride ] was established 15 February 1915 with T.R. Lloyd as first postmaster.<ref></ref> McBride was founded in 1913 as Mile 90 of the ].<ref name="visitmcbride.ca">{{cite web|url=http://visitmcbride.ca/mcbride/|title=McBride - The Robson Valley, B.C.|website=Visitmcbride.ca|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> The village was named after the serving premier, ].<ref name = Akrigg>{{Citation | last1 =Akrigg | first1 =G.P.V. | last2 =Akrigg | first2 =Helen B. | title =British Columbia Place Names | place =Vancouver | publisher =UBC Press | year =1986 | edition =3rd, 1997 | isbn =0-7748-0636-2 | url-access =registration | url =https://archive.org/details/britishcolumbiap0000akri_w1q9 }}</ref>{{rp|167}}


McBride's early industries were rail, shipping, forest harvesting and the agricultural development of the valley.<ref name="hellobc.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hellobc.com/mcbride/culture-history.aspx|title=Culture & History &#124; McBride, BC &#124; Destination BC - Official Site|access-date=7 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408213300/http://www.hellobc.com/mcbride/culture-history.aspx|archive-date=8 April 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 1970 access to McBride changed with the opening of ] (Yellowhead), which enabled vehicles to travel through the valley.<ref name="hellobc.com"/> McBride is rich in farmland in the valley bottom, with a mix of forest and alpine surrounding the valley. This unique mixture allows McBride to be a prime location for many industries. Current industries for McBride are railroad, forestry, tourism, small businesses and agriculture.<ref>{{dead link|date=January 2018|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> Barley, oats, forage crops and pasture are the main agricultural activities supported by dark gray Doré clay loam to clay and gray Rausch clay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/publications/surveys/bc/bc10/bc10_report.pdf|title=Soils of the Upper Part of Fraser Valley|website=Sis.agr.gc.ca|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>
After the ], the developing timber and agriculture industries attracted more people to the Robson Valley.


== Demographics ==
==Community and Industries==
In the ] conducted by ], McBride had a population of 588 living in 266 of its 325 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:588-616}}|616|1}} from its 2016 population of 616. With a land area of {{cvt|4.62|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|588|4.62|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000259 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), British Columbia | publisher=] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=February 20, 2022}}</ref>
The current population is 660, according to the 2006 Census. While timber and primary sawmilling industries continue to support the town, tourism is a growing source of employment for the valley. One of the primary tourist attractions is the world-famous ], Albertans taking the majority of spots on the mountain trails that ring the town. Other attractions include hunting and whitewater rafting. McBride also produces some of the world's finest tonewoods, wood used in the production of musical instruments, and is home to several ]s. McBride is located on the edge of the Interior cedar hemlock rainforest, the world's only inland temperate rainforest, created by moisture-laden winds dumping rain and snow from the prevailing winds crossing the ] to hit the Cariboo Mountains. The forests around McBride contain trees that are in excess of 1,000 years old,<ref>{{cite web|year=2012|title="Ancient Cedar Forest near McBride, BC - a hiking trail"|accessdate=2012-12-16|url=http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Ancient-Cedar-Forest-near-McBride-BC-3100}}</ref> with no evidence of disturbance. This moisture-rich ecosystem supports many species of lichen which in turn support the red listed species of ] indigenous to the inland temperate rainforest of British Columbia.


==Economy==
McBride has a large percentage of ]s, who are attracted by inexpensive land and relative isolation to ensure their agrarian culture continues to survive. For similar reasons McBride also has a healthy population of ]s from the US who settled in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ] also make up a large percentage of McBride.
McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC) is a corporation that is owned by the Village of McBride. MCFC was set up in 2002 to manage community forest tenure for the village and the surrounding area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcbridecommunityforest.com/|title=McBride Community Forest | website= Mcbridecommunityforest.com | access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> The Community Forest license grants the village exclusive rights to harvest Crown timber from approximately 60,000 hectares of land. MCFC is able to serve the social, economic and environment needs for McBride's forest industry. MCFC manages "the forest for all of its product potential rather than just timber."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mcbridecommunityforest.com/index.php/about-us |title=About Us|access-date=7 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408230057/http://www.mcbridecommunityforest.com/index.php/about-us |archive-date=8 April 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==Healthcare==
McBride has a large percentage of foresters who own large pieces of equipment such as ]s. The inexpensive land and relative isolation are attactive to this demographic as it allows them to pursue their myriad of forest related projects.
McBride Hospital and Health Centre provides a variety of services to the community and surrounding area. The hospital is equipped with an ], three ] beds and eight long-term beds.<ref>{{dead link|date=January 2018|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> The hospital is also provides x-ray and lab services. ] and ] is accessible to residents in this region. A ] station is located in McBride beside the hospital, with 911 services being available to McBride and the surrounding areas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.splashmediagroup.ca/TestSites/robsonvalley/about-robson-valley/healthcare.php |title=Robson Valley Region Healthcare |access-date=7 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140407183044/http://www.splashmediagroup.ca/TestSites/robsonvalley/about-robson-valley/healthcare.php |archive-date=7 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==Attractions==
In December 2006 the town's major employer McBride Forest Industries closed its doors following the historical precedence of forest industry consolidation. It remains to be seen how the McBride economy will deal with such a blow.
The village offers diverse outdoor attractions for all seasons. During the winter months, McBride has a variety of cross-country skiing trails and its world-famous snowmobiling trails and designated snowmobiling areas, as well as offering numerous locations for the ever-popular ice fishing. The warmer months in McBride allow for hiking, camping, fishing and bird watching. Recreation sites in the area include Beaver Falls Recreation Trail, Beaver River Recreation Site, LaSalle Lake Recreation Site and McBride Peak Halfway Hut.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mcbridecommunityforest.com/index.php/recreation |title=Recreation - McBride Community Forest |access-date=7 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408221513/http://www.mcbridecommunityforest.com/index.php/recreation |archive-date=8 April 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Another popular site is Horseshoe Lake, a naturally formed ] that allows birdwatchers to observe waterfowl and other birds from an observation platform.<ref name="visitmcbride.ca"/> The village has a ball field and Community Recreation Centre that is equipped with gym, a regulation sized ] arena, two ] sheets and a convertible court.


The McBride and District Public Library and the Valley Museum and Archives are housed in a building on Main Street. A popular attraction among tourists, the Valley Museum and Archives presents a variety of touring exhibitions each year showcasing the unique history and culture of the Robson Valley. The library offers a variety of services to the community and tourists, including workshops for all ages, internet access and computer stations, and a wide selection of media.
Since 1986, McBride has been served by an independently owned and operated weekly source for all local news in the Robson Valley.


The Robson Valley Community Centre in McBride has a stage, dance floor and commercial kitchen. The Robson Valley Community Centre is available to rent for theatre performances, conferences, wedding receptions, tradeshows or a family reunion.
The ] is served by the ] ] service.

==Transportation==
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McBride is served by passenger railway, the ] operated by ] and serves ]. Via Rail connects McBride with ] and ] as well as ] eastwards three times a week.

==Community==
The population of McBride was 616 at the 2016 Census.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5953012&Geo2=CD&Code2=5953&Data=Count&SearchText=McBride&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1 |title=Census Profile, 2016 Census - McBride, Village &#91;Census subdivision&#93;, British Columbia and Fraser-Fort George, Regional district &#91;Census division&#93;, British Columbia |access-date=31 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331120428/http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5953012&Geo2=CD&Code2=5953&Data=Count&SearchText=McBride&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1 |archive-date=31 March 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The population including the surrounding area is 1,586.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5953019&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=Cariboo&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All |title=File Not Found &#124; Fichier non trouvé |access-date=18 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317054352/http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E |archive-date=17 March 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Main Street has a variety of unique stores for visitors and locals to come and explore. The focal point of Main Street is the ]. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built the train station in 1913. A fire burnt the building down in 1918. The station was quickly rebuilt and reopened in 1919 on the original site. The last train dispatched from this station in 1989, but trains still ride through the station and pick up passengers on a daily basis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://visitmcbride.ca/mcbride|title=McBride &#124; the Robson Valley, B.C.|access-date=7 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408220441/http://visitmcbride.ca/mcbride/|archive-date=8 April 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 1996, the Village of McBride bought the station. The station houses the Whistle Stop, a gallery of quality work done by local artists and crafters, as well as McBride's Visitor Information Centre and a locally owned coffee shop The Beanery.


==Climate== ==Climate==
McBride is relatively wet, especially in the summer. Precipitation occurs 21 days on average during the month of July. Only nearby ] gets more rain days in July in all of Canada.
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==Education== ==Notable people==
* ], member of the Oregon Senate
] are managed by ]. The local ] is
* ], Canadian junior ice hockey player
] that educates in grades 8-12.
Seventh Day Adventist School ] that educates in grades 1-8

Public schools are managed by School District 57 Prince George. The local high school is McBride Secondary School that educates in grades 8-12. McBride Centennial Elementary School educates children in grades K-7. Private schools include a Seventh Day Adventist School, Robson Valley Junior Academy, that educates in grades 1-8 and a Mennonite School that educates in grades 1-8.


==References== ==References==
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* http://www.sd57.bc.ca/index.php?id=611

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Village in British Columbia, Canada
McBride
Village
The Corporation of the Village of McBride
McBride and the Fraser RiverMcBride and the Fraser River
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Motto: "A Town on Track"
McBride is located in British ColumbiaMcBrideMcBrideLocation of the Village of McBrideinShow map of British ColumbiaMcBride is located in CanadaMcBrideMcBrideMcBride (Canada)Show map of Canada
Coordinates: 53°18′15″N 120°09′41″W / 53.30417°N 120.16139°W / 53.30417; -120.16139
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional DistrictFraser-Fort George
Established1913
IncorporatedApril 1932
Government
 • MayorEugene Runtz
Area
 • Total4.64 km (1.79 sq mi)
Population
 • Total616
 • Density130/km (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−08:00 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−07:00 (PDT)
Area code250 / 778 / 236
Highways Highway 16 (TCH) Trans-Canada Highway
Websitewww.mcbride.ca Edit this at Wikidata

McBride is a village in the Robson Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. The village is located 210 km (130 mi) southeast of Prince George, British Columbia, and 166 km (103 mi) west of Jasper, Alberta. Incorporated in 1932, McBride is located in the Robson Valley surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and Cariboo Ranges.

History

McBride was founded in 1913 as Mile 90 of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. The village was named after the serving premier, Sir Richard McBride.

McBride's early industries were rail, shipping, forest harvesting and the agricultural development of the valley. In 1970 access to McBride changed with the opening of Highway 16 (Yellowhead), which enabled vehicles to travel through the valley. McBride is rich in farmland in the valley bottom, with a mix of forest and alpine surrounding the valley. This unique mixture allows McBride to be a prime location for many industries. Current industries for McBride are railroad, forestry, tourism, small businesses and agriculture. Barley, oats, forage crops and pasture are the main agricultural activities supported by dark gray Doré clay loam to clay and gray Rausch clay.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, McBride had a population of 588 living in 266 of its 325 total private dwellings, a change of -4.5% from its 2016 population of 616. With a land area of 4.62 km (1.78 sq mi), it had a population density of 127.3/km (329.6/sq mi) in 2021.

Economy

McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC) is a corporation that is owned by the Village of McBride. MCFC was set up in 2002 to manage community forest tenure for the village and the surrounding area. The Community Forest license grants the village exclusive rights to harvest Crown timber from approximately 60,000 hectares of land. MCFC is able to serve the social, economic and environment needs for McBride's forest industry. MCFC manages "the forest for all of its product potential rather than just timber."

Healthcare

McBride Hospital and Health Centre provides a variety of services to the community and surrounding area. The hospital is equipped with an emergency room, three acute care beds and eight long-term beds. The hospital is also provides x-ray and lab services. Acupuncture and massage therapy is accessible to residents in this region. A BC ambulance station is located in McBride beside the hospital, with 911 services being available to McBride and the surrounding areas.

Attractions

The village offers diverse outdoor attractions for all seasons. During the winter months, McBride has a variety of cross-country skiing trails and its world-famous snowmobiling trails and designated snowmobiling areas, as well as offering numerous locations for the ever-popular ice fishing. The warmer months in McBride allow for hiking, camping, fishing and bird watching. Recreation sites in the area include Beaver Falls Recreation Trail, Beaver River Recreation Site, LaSalle Lake Recreation Site and McBride Peak Halfway Hut. Another popular site is Horseshoe Lake, a naturally formed ox-bow lake that allows birdwatchers to observe waterfowl and other birds from an observation platform. The village has a ball field and Community Recreation Centre that is equipped with gym, a regulation sized ice hockey arena, two curling sheets and a convertible court.

The McBride and District Public Library and the Valley Museum and Archives are housed in a building on Main Street. A popular attraction among tourists, the Valley Museum and Archives presents a variety of touring exhibitions each year showcasing the unique history and culture of the Robson Valley. The library offers a variety of services to the community and tourists, including workshops for all ages, internet access and computer stations, and a wide selection of media.

The Robson Valley Community Centre in McBride has a stage, dance floor and commercial kitchen. The Robson Valley Community Centre is available to rent for theatre performances, conferences, wedding receptions, tradeshows or a family reunion.

Transportation

Train station, McBride, 2019.

McBride is served by passenger railway, the Jasper-Prince Rupert train operated by Via Rail and serves McBride station. Via Rail connects McBride with Prince George and Prince Rupert as well as Jasper eastwards three times a week.

Community

The population of McBride was 616 at the 2016 Census. The population including the surrounding area is 1,586. Main Street has a variety of unique stores for visitors and locals to come and explore. The focal point of Main Street is the McBride station. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built the train station in 1913. A fire burnt the building down in 1918. The station was quickly rebuilt and reopened in 1919 on the original site. The last train dispatched from this station in 1989, but trains still ride through the station and pick up passengers on a daily basis. In 1996, the Village of McBride bought the station. The station houses the Whistle Stop, a gallery of quality work done by local artists and crafters, as well as McBride's Visitor Information Centre and a locally owned coffee shop The Beanery.

Climate

McBride is relatively wet, especially in the summer. Precipitation occurs 21 days on average during the month of July. Only nearby Crescent Spur gets more rain days in July in all of Canada.

Climate data for McBride
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 10.5
(50.9) 		12.5
(54.5) 		19.5
(67.1) 		27.0
(80.6) 		33.0
(91.4) 		33.5
(92.3) 		34.5
(94.1) 		33.5
(92.3) 		30.5
(86.9) 		24.5
(76.1) 		15.0
(59.0) 		7.5
(45.5) 		34.5
(94.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −2.6
(27.3) 		1.4
(34.5) 		5.9
(42.6) 		12.8
(55.0) 		17.6
(63.7) 		20.7
(69.3) 		22.3
(72.1) 		22.1
(71.8) 		17.1
(62.8) 		9.6
(49.3) 		2.2
(36.0) 		−1.8
(28.8) 		10.6
(51.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) −6.7
(19.9) 		−3.2
(26.2) 		0.6
(33.1) 		5.7
(42.3) 		10.1
(50.2) 		13.5
(56.3) 		15.2
(59.4) 		14.6
(58.3) 		10.6
(51.1) 		4.9
(40.8) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		−5.0
(23.0) 		4.9
(40.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −10.7
(12.7) 		−7.8
(18.0) 		−4.8
(23.4) 		−1.4
(29.5) 		2.5
(36.5) 		6.1
(43.0) 		8.1
(46.6) 		7.1
(44.8) 		4.0
(39.2) 		0.2
(32.4) 		−4.3
(24.3) 		−8.2
(17.2) 		−0.8
(30.6)
Record low °C (°F) −40.0
(−40.0) 		−31.0
(−23.8) 		−31.0
(−23.8) 		−15.5
(4.1) 		−5.5
(22.1) 		−1.5
(29.3) 		0.0
(32.0) 		−0.5
(31.1) 		−6.0
(21.2) 		−13.0
(8.6) 		−31.5
(−24.7) 		−38.0
(−36.4) 		−40.0
(−40.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 53.4
(2.10) 		27.1
(1.07) 		44.2
(1.74) 		39.9
(1.57) 		52.1
(2.05) 		73.7
(2.90) 		101.8
(4.01) 		68.7
(2.70) 		73.9
(2.91) 		72.8
(2.87) 		53.5
(2.11) 		42.1
(1.66) 		703
(27.7)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 10.4
(0.41) 		6.3
(0.25) 		21.8
(0.86) 		30.9
(1.22) 		50.3
(1.98) 		73.7
(2.90) 		101.8
(4.01) 		68.7
(2.70) 		73.9
(2.91) 		67.1
(2.64) 		21.7
(0.85) 		6.2
(0.24) 		532.6
(20.97)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 43.0
(16.9) 		20.8
(8.2) 		22.4
(8.8) 		9.0
(3.5) 		1.8
(0.7) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		5.7
(2.2) 		31.8
(12.5) 		35.9
(14.1) 		170.4
(67.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 10.9 7.8 12.1 12.7 16.9 19.2 21.1 16.1 17.3 18.6 13.8 10.4 176.8
Mean monthly sunshine hours 51.2 85.5 136.7 179.5 222.7 203.9 215.5 208.3 175.8 89.9 45.7 39.5 1,654.3
Percent possible sunshine 20.4 30.9 37.2 42.8 45.3 40.2 42.3 45.4 46.0 27.3 17.6 16.8 34.3
Source: Environment Canada

Notable people

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