ready market on the Lower Mainland. There is a large
selection of good farm properties within reasonable distance
from town, available for purchase from the Government and
private owners.

Burns Lake has a population of some 250 and is located in
an extensive but sparsely settled area of good ranching and
farming lands. It is aptly named “The Lakes” district. Lakes,
creeks and rivers net this part of Central B.C. and practically
every farm is located on, or close to, water. Areas suitable
for agriculture are scattered, being interspersed by lake and
bush. The country is undulating to hilly and the agricultural
lands are partially forested. The altitude at Burns Lake is
2,312 feet.

The Government road, which runs south to the Francois
and Ootsa Lakes country, begins at this point. This beautiful
series of lakes has an aggregate length of 75 miles. Francois
Lake, a long and narrow body of water, is the site of deposits
of phosphate rock that have been found to be suitable for
blast furnace work. Ootsa Lake is one of the sources of the
Nechako River. In addition to an extensive selection of
general farming properties, those interested in ranching
should turn to this territory where small ranches may be
secured adjacent to farm lands, and further afield larger
ranching areas are available. Purchases may be made in 160
acre or 320 acre units.

An extensive agricultural area is comprised in Smithers
and district. This territory is the most highly developed, and
has the largest farming population on this line of the Cana-
dian National Railways. Farm lands are singularly favored by
closeness to rail facilities which has stimulated dairying and
mixed farming. A fluid milk market is provided in Prince
Rupert some 226 miles west and a fully modern Creamery is
operated at Telkwa, 11 miles from Smithers. Timothy seed
and hay are favored cash crops. Cereals, hardy fruits and
vegetables produce consistently well.

There is a good selection of raw and improved lands
available to the landseeker, all close to town and served by
an excellent highway. Prices are reasonable and easy terms
are usually arranged.

Smithers, the main centre of the territory, has a popula-
tion of 1,200. It is a divisional point of the Railway in a

Farm lands at Terrace.

A beautiful mixed farming location in Centra! British Columbia.

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