Social Recreational & Cultural Resources

Reference # 3
Recreation Advisory Commission
2109 Forest Avenue Box 214 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G7
Phone: 250-632-6294
Toll free: 1-800-664-6554
Contacts: David Brown, Chairman

The commission is advisory to Council providing community perspective to the leisure and recreation opportunities, programs and facilities operated by the Municipal Government.


Reference # 13
Art Club of Kitimat
126 Carswell, Kitimat V8C 1B3
Phone: 250-639-2423
Contact: Eileen


Group meets weekly at Mount Elizabeth High School September - June. Set program provides workshops, info. etc in various mediums throughout year.


Reference # 25
Kitimat Concert Association
PO Box 99, Kitimat V8C 2G6
Phone: 250-632-4542
Contact: Heather Lundstrom


Brings live performance to Kitimat.


Reference # 44
Churches

Listed in Yellow pages under "Churches".


Reference # 80
Festivals Kitimat
P.O. Box 62, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2G6
Phone: 250-632-6058
Web Site: www.festivalskitimat.com
E-mail: festivalskitimat@hotmail.com

Coordinator of the July 1st Parade and activities. An office is set up from May to mid July within the community. Sponsored by the District of Kitimat, and in partnership with the Kinsmen Club of Kitimat.


Reference # 87
Friends of the MET
1491 Kingfisher, Kitimat V8C 1E9
Phone: 250-632-7887
Fax: 632-6271
Brenda Feldhoff

Group dedicated to the promotion of performing arts within the community.


Reference # 89
Girl Guides of Canada
PO BOX 311, Kitimat V8C 2G6
Phone: 250-632-6967
Toll Free: 1-800-565-8111
Anna-Marie Long

Web Site: www.bc-girlguides.org

Program for girls of all ages - Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Senior Branches and Leadership training for women


Reference # 118
Kitimat Centennial Museum
293 City Centre, Kitimat V8C 1T6
Phone: 250-632-8950
Fax: (250) 632-4995
Louise Avery, Curator

Services include exhibits, workshops, school programs, films, demonstrations, etc. Extensive archival collection. Gift shop.
Hours: June - Aug Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sept - May Mon-Fri: 10am - 5pm - Sat: 12pm - 5pm


Reference # 130
Kitimat Flying Club
Phone: 250-632-2793
Ernie Hague

Manages the Kitimat Air Park. Club for anyone interested in flying, including remote control planes.


Reference#138
Kitimat Public Library
Kitimat Public Library
940 Wakashan, Kitimat V8C 2G3
Phone: 250-632-8985
Contact: Virginia, Chief Librarian

Contact for full list of services & materials provided. Summer Reading program offered July/August for children. Story Times for pre-schoolers Sept-May. Free. Free Internet Access
Hours of operation: Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 9 pm
Wed: 1pm - 9 pm
Fri - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm ­ 5 pm (winter & spring)


Reference # 140
Kitimat Quilters Guild
Phone: 250-632-2213
Contact: Louis Mendel

Non-profit group which meets twice monthly to work on projects, exchange information, etc. 1st Thursday of the month and UFO weekend at the Alliance Church. Beginners are welcome and the advanced members will gladly share their expertise. A variety of sewing projects - not only quilting.


Reference # 146
Kitimat Youth Centre
Program of: Kitimat Community Services
654 Columbia Kitimat V8C 1V6 Phone: 250-632-8974
Fax: (250) 632-6561
Contact: Erika Prett


Supervised Youth Centre for teens 13 - 18 years old. Wide variety of sports activities and programs, as well as non-structured drop-in time
Open: Thurs.-Sat. 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m.,
Sun. 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.


Reference # 187
On Cue Players
Box 461, Kitimat V8C 2G6
Phone: 250-632-7464
Contact: Vallery McCauley


Community theatre group.


Reference # 211
Riverlodge Recreation Centre
660 Columbia Ave. W. Kitimat V8C 1V5
Phone: 250-632-8970
Fax: (250) 632-5953
Contact: Marcy Rice


Centre providing programming for children and adults, gym time, work-out room, etc. Meeting rooms available. Full listing of programs published in seasonal brochures which are delivered to every household.


Reference # 213
Rod and Gun Club
PO BOX 121, Kitimat V8C 2G6
Phone: 250-632-7386
Contact: Al Hummel


Club promoting outdoor activities. Facilities for pistol and trap shooting and for archery. Membership fee. Hall available to public for social events. Accommodates up to 100 people. Rental arrangements through Bare's Trophy Den.


Reference # 219
Scouts Canada
29 Halibut St. Kitimat
Phone: 250-632-2929
E-mail: gmcfarlane@citywest.ca
Contact: Fay-Ellen McFarlane or Doug Hughan


Program for boys and girls of all ages - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts.


Reference # 229
Sports Clubs
Phone: 250-632-8970

For a complete listing of the community's sports clubs and activities consult the Fall Leisure Activity Guide published by Riverlodge and delivered to each home in September.


Reference # 234
Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex
District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre Kitimat V8C 2H7
Phone: 250-632-8955
Fax: 250-632-3668


Sports facilities including ice rinks, swimming pool, squash & racquetball courts, fitness area. Meeting room also available.


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