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| leader_name = Joan Atkinson
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| leader_name1 = District of Mackenzie Municipal Council
| leader_name1 = District of Mackenzie Municipal Council
| leader_title2 = [[Current members of the Canadian House of Commons|MP (Prince George-Peace River)]]
| leader_title2 = [[Current members of the Canadian House of Commons|MP (Prince George-Peace River)]]
| leader_name2 = [[Bob Zimmer]]
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| leader_title3 = [[Legislative Assembly of British Columbia|MLA (Prince George-Mackenzie)]]
| leader_title3 = [[Legislative Assembly of British Columbia|MLA (Prince George-Mackenzie)]]
| leader_name3 = [[Mike Morris (BC politician)|Mike Morris]]
| leader_name3 = [[Mike Morris (politician)|Mike Morris]]
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| website = {{URL|http://districtofmackenzie.ca/}}
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'''Mackenzie''' is a [[district municipality]] within the [[Regional District of Fraser-Fort George|Fraser-Fort George Regional District]] in central [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. The community is located at the south end of [[Williston Lake]]. The townsite, established by Alexandra Forest Industries (acquired by BC Forest Products in 1967) and Cattermole Timber (partnered with Jujo Paper in 1970 to create [[Finlay Forest Industries]]), was named for Sir [[Alexander Mackenzie (explorer)|Alexander MacKenzie]] (1764–1820). Mackenzie's main industries are [[logging]], [[lumber]], [[pulp and paper industry|market pulp]] and [[tourism]]. Duz Cho Logging, sawmills, such as the [[Canfor|Canfor Corporation]] Mackenzie sawmill (successor to BCFP's lumber division) and Conifex Timber,<ref>[http://www.conifex.com Conifex Timber web site.]</ref> (successor to FFI) and the Paper Excellence<ref>[http://www.pulpandpapercanada.com/news/paper-excellence-acquires-mackenzie-pulp-mill/1000373225/ P&P Canada article on Paper Excellence acquisition of Mackenzie Pulp Operations]</ref> [[Kraft paper|kraft pulp]] mill (successor to BCFP's pulp division), are major employers in town. Unfortunately, the two major sawmills (Canfor and Conifex) have been shut down permanently. The Mackenzie's Parallel 55 finger joint mill have also been shut down in the summer of 2019. The only remaining pulp mill is waiting to be closed down imminently in 2019. The entire forestry industry in MacKenzie has been shut down in a single summer in 2019. Over 400 workers have been laid off. <ref>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/mackenzie-lumber-town-mill-closures-canfor-conifex-parallel-55-400-unemployed-1.5230547 lumber-town-mill-closures-canfor-conifex-parallel-55-400-unemployed-1.5230547<ref/>The addition of [[Thompson Creek Metals]] Mount Milligan copper-gold operation<ref>[http://www.MtMilligan.com Mount Milligan web site]</ref> is a major new asset to the town.


'''Mackenzie''' is a [[district municipality]] within the [[Regional District of Fraser-Fort George|Fraser-Fort George Regional District]] in central [[British Columbia]], Canada. The community is located at the south end of [[Williston Lake]]. The townsite, established by Alexandra Forest Industries (acquired by BC Forest Products in 1967) and Cattermole Timber (partnered with Jujo Paper in 1970 to create [[Finlay Forest Industries]]), was named for Sir [[Alexander Mackenzie (explorer)|Alexander MacKenzie]] (1764–1820).
==Recreation==


==Economy==
Mackenzie is a destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts. In the winter, Mackenzie hosts [[Sled dog racing|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 Mountain Resort|Powder King]] ski resort as well as Little Mac a small hill in town. Several lakes that are great for fishing spots.
Mackenzie's main industries are [[logging]], [[lumber]] and [[tourism]]. Duz Cho Logging, sawmills, such as the now closed [[Canfor|Canfor Corporation]] Mackenzie sawmill (successor to BCFP's lumber division) and the currently still running Conifex Timber<ref>[http://www.conifex.com Conifex Timber web site.]</ref> (successor to FFI), and the Paper Excellence<ref>[http://www.pulpandpapercanada.com/news/paper-excellence-acquires-mackenzie-pulp-mill/1000373225/ P&P Canada article on Paper Excellence acquisition of Mackenzie Pulp Operations]</ref> [[Kraft paper|kraft pulp]] mill (successor to BCFP's pulp division), were major employers in town. As of July 2019, the Canfor sawmill ceased production indefinitely as part of a province-wide curtailment of operations and in 2020 the pulp mill was also permanently shut down. The nearby [[Centerra Gold]] Mount Milligan copper-gold operation<ref>[http://www.MtMilligan.com Mount Milligan web site]</ref> provides secondary economic activity for the town.

[[File:Mackenzie's welcome sign.jpg|thumb|Mackenzie's welcome sign]]

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

==Community facilities==

Community facilities include a recreation centre that houses the public library, gym, swimming pool, ice rink, and community hall. There is also an art centre, a museum, two shopping malls and two schools: [[Mackenzie Secondary School]] (which also serves [[McLeod Lake, British Columbia|McLeod Lake]]), and Morfee Elementary School. The schools are operated by the [[School District 57 Prince George|Prince George School District (No. 57)]].

Mackenzie also has several religious establishments, including a [[Sikh]] temple, St. Peter's [[Catholic Church|Catholic]],<ref>[http://www.pgdiocese.bc.ca Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince George]</ref> Mackenzie [[Baptists|Baptist]] and Hope Trinity (converging the [[Anglican Church of Canada|Anglican]], [[Lutheran Church–Canada|Lutheran]] and [[United Church of Canada|United]] faiths) churches and Living Joy Christian Centre.<ref>[http://www.ljcc.ca Living Joy Christian Centre web site]</ref>

Mackenzie has been served by [[CHMM-FM]], a not-for-profit radio station since 2003.

Mackenzie has its own [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]] detachment, a volunteer fire department, and a municipal hospital.


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
Mackenzie is located on Highway 39, 28 kilometres from Highway 97. There is scheduled bus service to [[Chetwynd, British Columbia|Chetwynd]] and [[Prince George, British Columbia|Prince George]]. It is served by a small [[Mackenzie Airport|airport]]. There is no scheduled passenger service but charter services are available.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hellobc.com/places-to-go/northern-rockies-alaska-highway/ | title= Northern Rockies & Alaska Highway | publisher=Destination BC | accessdate=29 March 2019 }}</ref>
Mackenzie is located on Highway 39, {{convert|28|km|abbr=on}} from Highway 97. There is a scheduled bus service to [[Chetwynd, British Columbia|Chetwynd]] and [[Prince George, British Columbia|Prince George]], although since Greyhound pulled out of Canada the new bus service is not very frequent. It is also served by a small [[Mackenzie Airport|airport]]. There is no scheduled passenger service but charter services are available.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hellobc.com/places-to-go/northern-rockies-alaska-highway/ | title= Northern Rockies & Alaska Highway | publisher=Destination BC | access-date=29 March 2019 }}</ref>


== Demographics ==
==Tourist attractions==
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Mackenzie had a population of 3,281 living in 1,515 of its 1,837 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:3281-3714}}|3714|1}} from its 2016 population of 3,714. With a land area of {{cvt|154.19|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|3281|154.19|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=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=February 20, 2022}}</ref>
[[File:World largest tree crusher.jpg|thumb|World largest tree crusher]]
Mackenzie is less than {{Convert|10|km|abbr=on}} east of Williston Lake reservoir, the largest man-made lake in British Columbia.<ref name=atlas>Atlas of Canada. [http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/learningresources/facts/lakes.html Lakes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060426190502/http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/learningresources/facts/lakes.html |date=26 April 2006 }}</ref> Mackenzie is also home of the world's largest [[tree crusher]].


=== Religion ===
==Famous people from Mackenzie==
According to the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 census]], religious groups in Mackenzie included:<ref name="2021censusB">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2022-10-26 |title= Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&SearchText=Mackenzie&DGUIDlist=2021A00055953033&GENDERlist=1,2,3&STATISTIClist=1&HEADERlist=0 |access-date=2022-11-11 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
*[[Irreligion in Canada|Irreligion]] (2,095 persons or 61.5%)
*[[Christianity in Canada|Christianity]] (1,260 persons or 37.0%)
*[[Hinduism in Canada|Hinduism]] (20 persons or 0.6%)
*Other (25 persons or 0.7%)


=== Ethnicity ===
*[[Turner Stevenson]] - Former [[National Hockey League]] player
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*[[Leah Callahan]] - Canadian Olympic Wrestler ([[2012 Summer Olympics|London 2012]])
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! colspan="2" |2021<ref name="2021censusB"/>
! colspan="2" |2016<ref name="2016censusB">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2021-10-27 |title= Census Profile, 2016 Census |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5953033&Geo2=CD&Code2=5953&SearchText=Mackenzie&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&TABID=1&type=0 |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
! colspan="2" |2011<ref name="2011censusB">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2015-11-27 |title= NHS Profile |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5953033&Data=Count&SearchText=Mackenzie&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&A1=All&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1 |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
! colspan="2" |2006<ref name="2006censusB">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2019-08-20 |title= 2006 Community Profiles |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5953033&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=Mackenzie&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom= |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
! colspan="2" |2001<ref name="2001censusB">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2019-07-02 |title= 2001 Community Profiles |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/english/Profil01/CP01/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5953033&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=Mackenzie&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom= |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
! colspan="2" |1996<ref name="1996census">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2019-07-02 |title= Profile of Census Divisions and Subdivisions, 1996 Census |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/English/census96/data/profiles/Rp-eng.cfm?LANG=E&APATH=3&DETAIL=1&DIM=0&FL=A&FREE=1&GC=0&GID=0&GK=0&GRP=1&PID=35782&PRID=0&PTYPE=89103&S=0&SHOWALL=No&SUB=0&Temporal=2006&THEME=34&VID=0&VNAMEE=&VNAMEF= |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
! colspan="2" |1991<ref name="1991censusB">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2019-03-29 |title= 1991 Census Area Profiles Profile of Census Divisions and Subdivisions - Part B |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/English/census91/data/profiles/Rp-eng.cfm?LANG=E&APATH=3&DETAIL=1&DIM=0&FL=A&FREE=1&GC=0&GID=0&GK=0&GRP=1&PID=30&PRID=0&PTYPE=3&S=0&SHOWALL=No&SUB=0&Temporal=1991&THEME=113&VID=0&VNAMEE=&VNAMEF= |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref><ref name="1991censusC">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2019-03-29 |title= Data tables, 1991 Census Population by Ethnic Origin (24), Showing Single and Multiple Origins (2) - Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/English/census91/data/tables/Rp-eng.cfm?LANG=E&APATH=3&DETAIL=1&DIM=0&FL=A&FREE=1&GC=0&GID=0&GK=0&GRP=1&PID=61&PRID=0&PTYPE=4&S=0&SHOWALL=No&SUB=0&Temporal=1991&THEME=104&VID=0&VNAMEE=&VNAMEF= |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>
! colspan="2" |1986<ref name="1986censusB">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2019-06-27
|title= Data tables, 1986 Census Census Profile for Canada, Provinces and Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 1986 Census - Part A |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/English/census86/data/tables/Rp-eng.cfm?LANG=E&APATH=3&DETAIL=1&DIM=0&FL=A&FREE=1&GC=0&GID=0&GK=0&GRP=1&PID=113684&PRID=0&PTYPE=113679&S=0&SHOWALL=No&SUB=0&Temporal=1986&THEME=133&VID=0&VNAMEE=&VNAMEF= |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref><ref name="1986censusC">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2019-06-27
|title= Data tables, 1986 Census Census Profile for Canada, Provinces and Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 1986 Census - Part B |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/English/census86/data/tables/Rp-eng.cfm?LANG=E&APATH=3&DETAIL=1&DIM=0&FL=A&FREE=1&GC=0&GID=0&GK=0&GRP=1&PID=113685&PRID=0&PTYPE=113679&S=0&SHOWALL=No&SUB=0&Temporal=1986&THEME=133&VID=0&VNAMEE=&VNAMEF= |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref><ref name="indigenous1986">{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2013-04-03
|title= Canada's aboriginal population by census subdivisions from the 1986 Census of Canada |url=https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.697442/publication.html |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}</ref>{{rp|102}}
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| [[European Canadians|European]]{{efn|Statistic includes all persons that did not make up part of a visible minority or an indigenous identity.|name=euro}}
| 2,840
| {{Percentage | 2840 | 3410 | 2 }}
| 3,165
| {{Percentage | 3165 | 3730 | 2 }}
| 3,010
| {{Percentage | 3010 | 3580 | 2 }}
| 3,980
| {{Percentage | 3980 | 4535 | 2 }}
| 4,590
| {{Percentage | 4590 | 5240 | 2 }}
| 5,505
| {{Percentage | 5505 | 5985 | 2 }}
| 5,010
| {{Percentage | 5010 | 5790 | 2 }}
| 4,765
| {{Percentage | 4765 | 5540 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Indigenous peoples in Canada|Indigenous]]
| 405
| {{Percentage | 405 | 3410 | 2 }}
| 440
| {{Percentage | 440 | 3730 | 2 }}
| 440
| {{Percentage | 440 | 3580 | 2 }}
| 315
| {{Percentage | 315 | 4535 | 2 }}
| 210
| {{Percentage | 210 | 5240 | 2 }}
| 165
| {{Percentage | 165 | 5985 | 2 }}
| 360
| {{Percentage | 360 | 5790 | 2 }}
| 370
| {{Percentage | 370 | 5540 | 2 }}
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| [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]]{{efn|Statistic includes total responses of "Filipino" and "Southeast Asian" under visible minority section on census.|name=SoutheastAsian}}
| 80
| {{Percentage | 80 | 3410 | 2 }}
| 30
| {{Percentage | 30 | 3730 | 2 }}
| 15
| {{Percentage | 15 | 3580 | 2 }}
| 20
| {{Percentage | 20 | 4535 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 5240 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 5985 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 5790 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 5540 | 2 }}
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| [[South Asian Canadians|South Asian]]
| 45
| {{Percentage | 45 | 3410 | 2 }}
| 70
| {{Percentage | 70 | 3730 | 2 }}
| 50
| {{Percentage | 50 | 3580 | 2 }}
| 175
| {{Percentage | 175 | 4535 | 2 }}
| 415
| {{Percentage | 415 | 5240 | 2 }}
| 265
| {{Percentage | 265 | 5985 | 2 }}
| 290
| {{Percentage | 290 | 5790 | 2 }}
| 355
| {{Percentage | 355 | 5540 | 2 }}
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| [[East Asian Canadians|East Asian]]{{efn|Statistic includes total responses of "Chinese", "Korean", and "Japanese" under visible minority section on census.|name=EastAsian}}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 3410 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 3730 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 3580 | 2 }}
| 40
| {{Percentage | 40 | 4535 | 2 }}
| 15
| {{Percentage | 15 | 5240 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 5985 | 2 }}
| 40
| {{Percentage | 40 | 5790 | 2 }}
| 15
| {{Percentage | 15 | 5540 | 2 }}
|-
| [[African-Canadian|African]]
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 3410 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 3730 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 3580 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 4535 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 5240 | 2 }}
| 35
| {{Percentage | 35 | 5985 | 2 }}
| 45
| {{Percentage | 45 | 5790 | 2 }}
| 15
| {{Percentage | 15 | 5540 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Middle Eastern Canadians|Middle Eastern]]{{efn|Statistic includes total responses of "West Asian" and "Arab" under visible minority section on census.|name=MiddleEastern}}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 3410 | 2 }}
| 20
| {{Percentage | 20 | 3730 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 3580 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 4535 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 5240 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 5985 | 2 }}
| 25
| {{Percentage | 25 | 5790 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 5540 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Latin American Canadians|Latin American]]
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 3410 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 3730 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 3580 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 4535 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 5240 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 5985 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 5790 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 5540 | 2 }}
|-
| Other/[[Multiracial people|multiracial]]{{efn|Statistic includes total responses of "Visible minority, {{abbr|n.i.e.|not included elsewhere}}" and "Multiple visible minorities" under visible minority section on census.|name=Other}}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 3410 | 2 }}
| 10
| {{Percentage | 10 | 3730 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 3580 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 4535 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 5240 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 5985 | 2 }}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
|-
! Total responses
! 3,410
! {{Percentage | 3410 | 3281 | 2 }}
! 3,730
! {{Percentage | 3730 | 3714 | 2 }}
! 3,580
! {{Percentage | 3580 | 3507 | 2 }}
! 4,535
! {{Percentage | 4535 | 4539 | 2 }}
! 5,240
! {{Percentage | 5240 | 5206 | 2 }}
! 5,985
! {{Percentage | 5985 | 5997 | 2 }}
! 5,790
! {{Percentage | 5790 | 5796 | 2 }}
! 5,540
! {{Percentage | 5540 | 5542 | 2 }}
|-
|- class="sortbottom"
! Total population
! 3,281
! {{Percentage | 3281 | 3281 | 2 }}
! 3,714
! {{Percentage | 3714 | 3714 | 2 }}
! 3,507
! {{Percentage | 3507 | 3507 | 2 }}
! 4,539
! {{Percentage | 4539 | 4539 | 2 }}
! 5,206
! {{Percentage | 5206 | 5206 | 2 }}
! 5,997
! {{Percentage | 5997 | 5997 | 2 }}
! 5,796
! {{Percentage | 5796 | 5796 | 2 }}
! 5,542
! {{Percentage | 5542 | 5542 | 2 }}
|- class="sortbottom"
| colspan="20" | {{small|Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses}}
|}


==Climate==
==Climate==
Mackenzie has a [[subarctic climate]] that has influences from the Pacific Ocean resulting in less cold winters than expected for its northerly latitude compared to other Canadian locations. It has warm summer days, but the cool nights ensure that only three months go above {{convert|10|C|F}} in mean temperatures. Winters are very cold on occasion, although relatively short for a subarctic climate with a January mean of {{convert|-9.2|C|F}} as the coldest month.
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==Recreation==

In the winter, Mackenzie hosts [[Sled dog racing|dog sled racing]], cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling competitions, and maintains 32&nbsp;km of groomed cross-country ski trails. Morfee Mountain overlooks Mackenzie and is suitable for hiking and off-road vehicle usage. Mackenzie has a swimming pool, indoor skating rink, a curling rink, and two beaches on [[Morfee Lake]]; First Beach is used primarily for recreational swimming, and Second Beach includes a boat launch. Mackenzie is home to [[Little Mac Ski Hill]], a small local ski hill and mountain-bike park located east of town and a 45-minutes drive from [[Powder King Mountain Resort|Powder King]] ski resort. The nearby lakes and forests are suitable for fishing and hunting.

[[File:Mackenzie's welcome sign.jpg|thumb|left|Mackenzie's welcome sign]]

Mackenzie Golf and Country Club is a semi-private, nine-hole golf course with a driving range. It is situated within walking distance of most of the town.

==Community facilities==

Community facilities include a recreation centre that houses the public library, gym, swimming pool, ice rink, and community hall. There is also an art centre, a museum, two shopping malls, and two schools: [[Mackenzie Secondary School]] (which also serves [[McLeod Lake, British Columbia|McLeod Lake]]), and Morfee Elementary School. The schools are operated by the [[School District 57 Prince George|Prince George School District (No. 57)]].

Mackenzie also has several religious establishments, including a [[Sikh]] temple, St. Peter's [[Catholic Church|Catholic]],<ref>[http://www.pgdiocese.bc.ca Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince George]</ref> Mackenzie [[Baptists|Baptist]] and Hope Trinity (converging the [[Anglican Church of Canada|Anglican]], [[Lutheran Church–Canada|Lutheran]] and [[United Church of Canada|United]] faiths) churches and Living Joy Christian Centre.<ref>[http://www.ljcc.ca Living Joy Christian Centre web site]</ref>

Mackenzie has been served by [[CHMM-FM]], a not-for-profit radio station since 2003.

Mackenzie has its own [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]] detachment, a provincial courtroom, a volunteer fire department, and a municipal hospital.

==Tourist attractions==
[[File:World largest tree crusher.jpg|thumb|left|World largest tree crusher]]
Mackenzie is situated less than {{Convert|10|km|abbr=on}} east of Williston Lake reservoir, the largest man-made lake in British Columbia.<ref name=atlas>Atlas of Canada. [http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/learningresources/facts/lakes.html Lakes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060426190502/http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/learningresources/facts/lakes.html |date=26 April 2006 }}</ref> Mackenzie is also the home of the world's largest [[tree crusher]].

== Notable people ==

*[[Turner Stevenson]] – Former [[National Hockey League]] player
*[[Leah Callahan]] – Canadian Olympic wrestler ([[2012 Summer Olympics|London 2012]])


== Image gallery ==
== Image gallery ==
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|File:CanforLumberComplex.jpg| Canfor’s A and C Sawmills and Super Planer
|File:CanforLumberComplex.jpg| Canfor’s A and C Sawmills and Super Planer
|File:ConifexSite2LumberComplex.jpg| Conifex Site 2 Sawmill, Drying Kilns and Planer
|File:ConifexSite2LumberComplex.jpg| Conifex Site 2 Sawmill, Drying Kilns and Planer
|File:NewsprintMill1989-2007.jpg| Newsprint Complex Finlay-Donohue-Abitibi 1989-2007
|File:NewsprintMill1989-2007.jpg| Newsprint Complex Finlay-Donohue-Abitibi 1989–2007
|File:St.Peter’sCatholicChurch.JPG| St. Peter’s Catholic Church
|File:St.Peter’sCatholicChurch.JPG| St. Peter’s Catholic Church
|File:HopeTrinityChurch.jpg| Hope Trinity Church
|File:HopeTrinityChurch.jpg| Hope Trinity Church
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|File:MorfeeMountaininSettingSun.jpg| Morfee Mountain in Late Afternoon Setting Sun in Winter
|File:MorfeeMountaininSettingSun.jpg| Morfee Mountain in Late Afternoon Setting Sun in Winter
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==See also==
* [[List of francophone communities in British Columbia]]

== Notes ==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://districtofmackenzie.ca/ districtofmackenzie.ca]
* [http://www.mackenziechamber.bc.ca/ Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.mackenziechamber.bc.ca/Home/Tourism/Visitor%20Guide/Tree%20Crusher The World's largest tree crusher]
* [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/bc/index-eng.htm RCMP 'E' Division]
* [http://www.sd57.bc.ca/ School District 57 (Prince George)]
* [http://www.district.mackenzie.bc.ca/ District of Mackenzie]
* [http://www.cnc.bc.ca/Campuses/Mackenzie_Campus.htm Mackenzie Campus of the College of New Caledonia]


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Mackenzie
District municipality
District of Mackenzie[1]
Mackenzie seen from Morfee Mountain
Mackenzie seen from Morfee Mountain
Nickname: 
"Mack-Town"
Mackenzie is located in British Columbia
Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Location of Mackenzie
Mackenzie is located in Canada
Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Mackenzie (Canada)
Coordinates: 55°19′28″N 123°05′34″W / 55.32444°N 123.09278°W / 55.32444; -123.09278
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional DistrictFraser-Fort George
Incorporated1966
Government
 • MayorJoan Atkinson
 • Governing bodyDistrict of Mackenzie Municipal Council
 • MP (Prince George-Peace River)Bob Zimmer
 • MLA (Prince George-Mackenzie)Mike Morris
Area
 • Total159.09 km2 (61.42 sq mi)
Elevation
700 m (2,300 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total3,714
 • Density22.6/km2 (59/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−08:00 (PST)
Postal code span
V0J 2C0
Area code250 / 778 / 236
Highways Hwy 39
Websitedistrictofmackenzie.ca

Mackenzie is a district municipality within the Fraser-Fort George Regional District in central British Columbia, Canada. The community is located at the south end of Williston Lake. The townsite, established by Alexandra Forest Industries (acquired by BC Forest Products in 1967) and Cattermole Timber (partnered with Jujo Paper in 1970 to create Finlay Forest Industries), was named for Sir Alexander MacKenzie (1764–1820).

Economy[edit]

Mackenzie's main industries are logging, lumber and tourism. Duz Cho Logging, sawmills, such as the now closed Canfor Corporation Mackenzie sawmill (successor to BCFP's lumber division) and the currently still running Conifex Timber[2] (successor to FFI), and the Paper Excellence[3] kraft pulp mill (successor to BCFP's pulp division), were major employers in town. As of July 2019, the Canfor sawmill ceased production indefinitely as part of a province-wide curtailment of operations and in 2020 the pulp mill was also permanently shut down. The nearby Centerra Gold Mount Milligan copper-gold operation[4] provides secondary economic activity for the town.

Transportation[edit]

Mackenzie is located on Highway 39, 28 km (17 mi) from Highway 97. There is a scheduled bus service to Chetwynd and Prince George, although since Greyhound pulled out of Canada the new bus service is not very frequent. It is also served by a small airport. There is no scheduled passenger service but charter services are available.[5]

Demographics[edit]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Mackenzie had a population of 3,281 living in 1,515 of its 1,837 total private dwellings, a change of -11.7% from its 2016 population of 3,714. With a land area of 154.19 km2 (59.53 sq mi), it had a population density of 21.3/km2 (55.1/sq mi) in 2021.[6]

Religion[edit]

According to the 2021 census, religious groups in Mackenzie included:[7]

Ethnicity[edit]

Panethnic groups in the District of Mackenzie (1986−2021)
Panethnic group 2021[7] 2016[8] 2011[9] 2006[10] 2001[11] 1996[12] 1991[13][14] 1986[15][16][17]: 102 
Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. %
European[a] 2,840 83.28% 3,165 84.85% 3,010 84.08% 3,980 87.76% 4,590 87.6% 5,505 91.98% 5,010 86.53% 4,765 86.01%
Indigenous 405 11.88% 440 11.8% 440 12.29% 315 6.95% 210 4.01% 165 2.76% 360 6.22% 370 6.68%
Southeast Asian[b] 80 2.35% 30 0.8% 15 0.42% 20 0.44% 10 0.19% 0 0% 10 0.17% 0 0%
South Asian 45 1.32% 70 1.88% 50 1.4% 175 3.86% 415 7.92% 265 4.43% 290 5.01% 355 6.41%
East Asian[c] 10 0.29% 0 0% 0 0% 40 0.88% 15 0.29% 10 0.17% 40 0.69% 15 0.27%
African 10 0.29% 10 0.27% 10 0.28% 10 0.22% 0 0% 35 0.58% 45 0.78% 15 0.27%
Middle Eastern[d] 0 0% 20 0.54% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 25 0.43% 10 0.18%
Latin American 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 10 0.19% 10 0.17% 10 0.17% 10 0.18%
Other/multiracial[e] 0 0% 10 0.27% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% — — — —
Total responses 3,410 103.93% 3,730 100.43% 3,580 102.08% 4,535 99.91% 5,240 100.65% 5,985 99.8% 5,790 99.9% 5,540 99.96%
Total population 3,281 100% 3,714 100% 3,507 100% 4,539 100% 5,206 100% 5,997 100% 5,796 100% 5,542 100%
Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses

Climate[edit]

Mackenzie has a subarctic climate that has influences from the Pacific Ocean resulting in less cold winters than expected for its northerly latitude compared to other Canadian locations. It has warm summer days, but the cool nights ensure that only three months go above 10 °C (50 °F) in mean temperatures. Winters are very cold on occasion, although relatively short for a subarctic climate with a January mean of −9.2 °C (15.4 °F) as the coldest month.

Climate data for Mackenzie Airport
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high humidex 9.2 9.9 14.9 23.8 31.4 31.9 36.0 35.5 32.3 23.7 12.4 8.4 36.0
Record high °C (°F) 9.8
(49.6) 		11.1
(52.0) 		16.3
(61.3) 		24.4
(75.9) 		34.6
(94.3) 		31.9
(89.4) 		35.0
(95.0) 		35.0
(95.0) 		30.7
(87.3) 		23.0
(73.4) 		13.3
(55.9) 		8.3
(46.9) 		35.0
(95.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −5.6
(21.9) 		−3.0
(26.6) 		3.3
(37.9) 		9.7
(49.5) 		16.0
(60.8) 		20.2
(68.4) 		22.2
(72.0) 		21.5
(70.7) 		15.2
(59.4) 		7.6
(45.7) 		−1.2
(29.8) 		−4.8
(23.4) 		8.4
(47.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) −9.2
(15.4) 		−7.7
(18.1) 		−2.7
(27.1) 		3.3
(37.9) 		8.9
(48.0) 		13.3
(55.9) 		15.2
(59.4) 		14.3
(57.7) 		9.1
(48.4) 		3.3
(37.9) 		−4.3
(24.3) 		−8.2
(17.2) 		2.9
(37.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −12.9
(8.8) 		−12.3
(9.9) 		−8.5
(16.7) 		−3.2
(26.2) 		1.8
(35.2) 		6.4
(43.5) 		8.2
(46.8) 		7.0
(44.6) 		3.0
(37.4) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		−7.4
(18.7) 		−11.6
(11.1) 		−2.6
(27.3)
Record low °C (°F) −44.5
(−48.1) 		−43.8
(−46.8) 		−40.0
(−40.0) 		−25.6
(−14.1) 		−8.9
(16.0) 		−4.0
(24.8) 		−1.0
(30.2) 		−4.3
(24.3) 		−8.9
(16.0) 		−21.5
(−6.7) 		−35.6
(−32.1) 		−45.1
(−49.2) 		−45.1
(−49.2)
Record low wind chill −52.8 −43.1 −42.8 −24.4 −14.7 −3.2 0.0 −4.8 −10.8 −29.5 −48.0 −50.4 −52.8
Average precipitation mm (inches) 70.5
(2.78) 		45.6
(1.80) 		32.6
(1.28) 		30.6
(1.20) 		48.0
(1.89) 		56.9
(2.24) 		61.8
(2.43) 		49.0
(1.93) 		52.4
(2.06) 		71.8
(2.83) 		71.6
(2.82) 		60.9
(2.40) 		651.7
(25.66)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 2.5
(0.10) 		5.6
(0.22) 		8.0
(0.31) 		16.1
(0.63) 		47.0
(1.85) 		56.9
(2.24) 		61.8
(2.43) 		49.0
(1.93) 		51.9
(2.04) 		57.1
(2.25) 		10.3
(0.41) 		4.0
(0.16) 		370.2
(14.57)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 77.9
(30.7) 		47.3
(18.6) 		27.4
(10.8) 		15.3
(6.0) 		1.0
(0.4) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.6
(0.2) 		15.2
(6.0) 		63.5
(25.0) 		64.0
(25.2) 		312.3
(123.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 16.7 13.0 11.5 10.1 13.1 13.5 13.4 11.8 12.2 16.3 16.7 16.3 164.8
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 1.4 2.7 3.1 7.4 12.8 13.9 13.3 12.4 11.2 13.8 4.7 1.9 98.4
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 17.0 12.6 9.4 4.9 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 5.2 15.6 16.2 82.4
Average relative humidity (%) 78.3 69.7 56.6 45.6 40.7 43.7 46.0 47.3 54.6 66.7 80.3 82.0 59.3
Mean monthly sunshine hours 35.4 67.4 151.0 201.3 239.7 249.0 273.5 254.2 163.8 93.4 35.4 28.5 1,792.7
Percent possible sunshine 14.6 24.9 41.2 47.6 47.8 47.9 52.5 54.7 42.7 28.7 14.0 12.7 35.8
Source: [18]

Recreation[edit]

In the winter, Mackenzie hosts dog sled racing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling competitions, and maintains 32 km of groomed cross-country ski trails. Morfee Mountain overlooks Mackenzie and is suitable for hiking and off-road vehicle usage. Mackenzie has a swimming pool, indoor skating rink, a curling rink, and two beaches on Morfee Lake; First Beach is used primarily for recreational swimming, and Second Beach includes a boat launch. Mackenzie is home to Little Mac Ski Hill, a small local ski hill and mountain-bike park located east of town and a 45-minutes drive from Powder King ski resort. The nearby lakes and forests are suitable for fishing and hunting.

Mackenzie's welcome sign

Mackenzie Golf and Country Club is a semi-private, nine-hole golf course with a driving range. It is situated within walking distance of most of the town.

Community facilities[edit]

Community facilities include a recreation centre that houses the public library, gym, swimming pool, ice rink, and community hall. There is also an art centre, a museum, two shopping malls, and two schools: Mackenzie Secondary School (which also serves McLeod Lake), and Morfee Elementary School. The schools are operated by the Prince George School District (No. 57).

Mackenzie also has several religious establishments, including a Sikh temple, St. Peter's Catholic,[19] Mackenzie Baptist and Hope Trinity (converging the Anglican, Lutheran and United faiths) churches and Living Joy Christian Centre.[20]

Mackenzie has been served by CHMM-FM, a not-for-profit radio station since 2003.

Mackenzie has its own Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment, a provincial courtroom, a volunteer fire department, and a municipal hospital.

Tourist attractions[edit]

World largest tree crusher

Mackenzie is situated less than 10 km (6.2 mi) east of Williston Lake reservoir, the largest man-made lake in British Columbia.[21] Mackenzie is also the home of the world's largest tree crusher.

Notable people[edit]

Image gallery[edit]

Views of Mackenzie, British Columbia
  • Canfor’s A and C Sawmills and Super Planer
    Canfor’s A and C Sawmills and Super Planer
  • Conifex Site 2 Sawmill, Drying Kilns and Planer
    Conifex Site 2 Sawmill, Drying Kilns and Planer
  • Newsprint Complex Finlay-Donohue-Abitibi 1989–2007
    Newsprint Complex Finlay-Donohue-Abitibi 1989–2007
  • St. Peter’s Catholic Church
    St. Peter’s Catholic Church
  • Hope Trinity Church
    Hope Trinity Church
  • Living Joy Christian Centre
    Living Joy Christian Centre
  • Sikh Temple
    Sikh Temple
  • Mackenzie (I) Elementary School
    Mackenzie (I) Elementary School
  • Morfee Elementary School
    Morfee Elementary School
  • Mountain View Elementary School
    Mountain View Elementary School
  • Causeway across Parsnip Reach of Williston Lake opened in 2000 to shorten the Log Haul Distance
    Causeway across Parsnip Reach of Williston Lake opened in 2000 to shorten the Log Haul Distance
  • Parsnip Bridge completed in 1952 linked Hart Highway to Peace River Country
    Parsnip Bridge completed in 1952 linked Hart Highway to Peace River Country
  • Morfee Mountain in Late Afternoon Setting Sun in Winter
    Morfee Mountain in Late Afternoon Setting Sun in Winter

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Statistic includes all persons that did not make up part of a visible minority or an indigenous identity.
  2. ^ Statistic includes total responses of "Filipino" and "Southeast Asian" under visible minority section on census.
  3. ^ Statistic includes total responses of "Chinese", "Korean", and "Japanese" under visible minority section on census.
  4. ^ Statistic includes total responses of "West Asian" and "Arab" under visible minority section on census.
  5. ^ Statistic includes total responses of "Visible minority, n.i.e." and "Multiple visible minorities" under visible minority section on census.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  2. ^ Conifex Timber web site.
  3. ^ P&P Canada article on Paper Excellence acquisition of Mackenzie Pulp Operations
  4. ^ Mount Milligan web site
  5. ^ "Northern Rockies & Alaska Highway". Destination BC. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), British Columbia". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  7. ^ a b Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (26 October 2022). "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  8. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (27 October 2021). "Census Profile, 2016 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  9. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (27 November 2015). "NHS Profile". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  10. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (20 August 2019). "2006 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  11. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2 July 2019). "2001 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  12. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2 July 2019). "Profile of Census Divisions and Subdivisions, 1996 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  13. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (29 March 2019). "1991 Census Area Profiles Profile of Census Divisions and Subdivisions - Part B". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
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