Usk
in British Columbia, Canada

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.633 and -128.420 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 37' 58" and W -128° 25' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:40 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:35 am and 9:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-05-09 08:23:21

Explore Usk

Usk in British Columbia is located in Canada about 2,364 mi (or 3,805 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital.

Local time in Usk is now 05:40 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Vancouver with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 5 airports in the wider vicinity of Usk. The closest airport in Canada is Terrace Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 11 mi (or 17 km). away.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 10th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Usk Ferry

Published: February 25, 2010
Length: 57:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ECOBC

Taking the reaction ferry across the Skeena River at the small community of Usk. The reaction ferry is totally green relying on the strong current to propel itself across the river. The video...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Usk, British Columbia

Usk is a hamlet in British Columbia, Canada just off Highway 16 north-east of Terrace on the north bank of the Skeena River. Once famous for berry-growing, a flood in the 1930s destroyed most of the community. A few people still live there now. Access is by the Usk Ferry, a reaction ferry, or passenger-only cablecar when the river is iced over. The Usk railway station is served by Via Rails Jasper – Prince Rupert train. Between Usk and Kitselas, further upstream, is Kitselas Canyon.

Located at 54.6333, -128.433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia, Skeena Country

Kitselas Canyon

Kitselas Canyon, also Kitsalas Canyon is a stretch of the Skeena River in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, between the community of Usk and the Tsimshian community of Kitselas. It was a major obstacle to steamboat travel on the Skeena River. The canyon is a National Historic Site of Canada.

Located at 54.6, -128.433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canyons and gorges of British Columbia, Skeena Country, Heritage sites in British Columbia, National Historic Sites in British Columbia

Usk Ferry

The Usk Ferry is a cable ferry across the Skeena River in British Columbia, Canada. It is situated about 16 kilometres north-east of Terrace at Usk. Technically, the ferry is a reaction ferry, which is propelled by the current of the water. An overhead cable is suspended from towers anchored on either bank of the river, and a "traveller" is installed on the cable. The ferry is attached to the traveller by a bridle cable.

Located at 54.6354, -128.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ferries of British Columbia

Usk railway station

Usk railway station is on the Canadian National Railway mainline in Usk, British Columbia, on the north side of Skeena river, across the river, by barge ferry or cable car from Highway 16. The station is served by Via Rail's Jasper – Prince Rupert train as a flag stop.

Located at 54.6333, -128.417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Via Rail stations in British Columbia

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capture of the webcam Usk › East: Hwy 16 near Chimdemash Creek, about 22 KM east of Hwy 16 and Hwy 37 Junction near Terrace looking north east

Usk › East: Hwy 16 near Chimdemash Creek, about 22 KM east of Hwy 16 and Hwy 37 Junction near Terrace looking north east, Usk (source)

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