GETTING AROUND
Tumbler Ridge offers amazing wide-open spaces, but remember to come prepared.
The town offers most amenities needed to equip you for your adventures. Keep in mind that you are in a remote area and to bring enough fuel, food and other essential supplies whenever you venture out into the trails and backcountry.
Walkable Town
Tumbler Ridge’s downtown is walkable, and there are walking paths located all around the community. If you have your bike with you, even better! The Visitor Information Centre also has a TrailRider that can be borrowed at no cost. Don’t forget to check out our Downtown Walking Tour Brochure.
Fuel & Food
Make sure you fuel up (both gas and food) before touring some of our wondrous wilderness sites. Apart from the gas station in Tumbler Ridge, the only other gas stations are in Chetwynd (92kms) and Dawson Creek (117kms). There is also a Co-op card-lock in town, but you must be a member to access it. Looking for more information on local shops - visit the Tumbler Ridge Business Directory.
Electric Vehicles
The Tumbler Ridge Visitor Information Centre is equipped with a level two Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station. There is a second station located across the road and is equipped with a level 3 EV charging station. Both stations are accessible to most Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).
Cell Service
Visitors love Tumbler Ridge’s wilderness as it allows them to unplug and relax. But you won’t be totally disconnected during your visit, we have good cell service in and around town. Service on Highways 29W (Chetwynd); 52N (Dawson Creek); 52E (Boundary) is limited.
Colour-Coded Signs
On the recreation map insert in our Visitor Guide you will notice that the map legend is colour-coded. These colours correspond with directional street signage that you will find within town limits.
