- Built
- 1958
- Recognized
- 2025
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Heritage Park is a 15.1 acre park and recreation complex area in Smithers, British Columbia that incorporates the Smithers Civic Centre, the "New Arena", as well as park areas with various community recreation functions. The historic place is the park area bounded by Highway 16, Third Avenue, Toronto Street and Manitoba Street, and one specific building, the Smithers Civic Centre. It does not include the 1316 Toronto Street property (PID: 014-424-215) owned by the Regional District (BV Pool).
Heritage value
Heritage Park has historic, cultural, and social value as the location of the first Fall Fair grounds (1921-1974) and the location of the Smithers Civic Centre (opened 1958). Additional recreational facilities including the curling rink, "new" arena, skate park, and dog park have been added to the space since the Town of Smithers took over ownership of the land in 1974.
Character‑defining elements
The Character-Defining Elements of this historic place include its:
- continued recreational use
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Location
4204 Third Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
54.78689° N, 127.17579° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.