Hedley, British Columbia
Encyclopedia
Hedley is an unincorporated town in southern British Columbia
, Canada
, named after Robert R. Hedley, the manager of the Hall Smelter in Nelson
. Hedley is located at the foot of Nickel Plate Mountain in the Similkameen
. The town had a population of approximately 400 as of 2005. In the early 1900s, Hedley's population peaked over 1,000 people, primarily due to the gold mining
industry. The Hedley Museum and the Mascot Mine Museum
display artifacts and photographs from this era.
Princeton
is the closest neighbouring town, approximately 38 kilometres (23.6 mi) west on the Crowsnest Highway
. The nearest community to the east is Keremeos
, approximately 29 kilometres (18 mi) away.
Twenty Mile Creek, once known as Hedley Creek, flows southwest through the town & joins the Similkameen River
shortly downstream.
is named after the town. The 1987 Burt Reynolds
film Malone
was filmed in the town. Part of the film "The Pledge" Starring Jack Nicholson and directed by Sean Penn, was filmed in Hedley. The Mini TV series "The Andromeda Strain" was filmed in Hedley B.C
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, named after Robert R. Hedley, the manager of the Hall Smelter in Nelson
Nelson, British Columbia
Nelson is a city located in the Selkirk Mountains on the extreme West Arm of Kootenay Lake in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Known as "The Queen City", and acknowledged for its impressive collection of restored heritage buildings from its glory days in a regional silver rush,...
. Hedley is located at the foot of Nickel Plate Mountain in the Similkameen
Similkameen Country
The Similkameen Country, also referred to as the Similkameen Valley or Similkameen District, but generally referred to simply as The Similkameen or more archaically, Similkameen, is a region roughly coinciding with the basin of the river of the same name in the Southern Interior of British Columbia...
. The town had a population of approximately 400 as of 2005. In the early 1900s, Hedley's population peaked over 1,000 people, primarily due to the gold mining
Gold mining
Gold mining is the removal of gold from the ground. There are several techniques and processes by which gold may be extracted from the earth.-History:...
industry. The Hedley Museum and the Mascot Mine Museum
Hedley Mascot Mine
The Hedley Mascot Mine was a gold mine in Hedley, British Columbia, Canada. Gold was first discovered in the Nickel Plate Mountain area in 1897 and several small mines were developed over the years...
display artifacts and photographs from this era.
Princeton
Princeton, British Columbia
Princeton is a small town in the Similkameen region of southern British Columbia, Canada. It lies just east of the Cascade Mountains, which continue south into Washington, Oregon and California. The Tulameen and Similkameen Rivers converge here...
is the closest neighbouring town, approximately 38 kilometres (23.6 mi) west on the Crowsnest Highway
Crowsnest Highway
The Crowsnest Highway, also known as the Interprovincial or, in British Columbia, the Southern Trans-Provincial, is an east-west highway, in length, through the southern parts of British Columbia and Alberta, providing the shortest highway connection between British Columbia's Lower Mainland and...
. The nearest community to the east is Keremeos
Keremeos, British Columbia
Keremeos is a village in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. The name originated from the Similkameen dialect of the Okanagan language word "Keremeyeus" meaning "creek which cuts its way through the flats" referring to Keremeos Creek which flows down from the Upper Benchlands to the...
, approximately 29 kilometres (18 mi) away.
Twenty Mile Creek, once known as Hedley Creek, flows southwest through the town & joins the Similkameen River
Similkameen River
The Similkameen River runs through southern British Columbia, eventually discharging into the Okanogan River near Oroville, Washington in the United States. The river is approximately long, and its drainage basin is in area...
shortly downstream.
Climate
Media Recognition
The Canadian rock band HedleyHedley (band)
Hedley is a Canadian pop rock band comprising lead singer Jacob Hoggard, Tommy Mac on bass, Dave Rosin on lead guitar and Chris Crippin on drums. The current band retains the original name of Hoggard's pre-Canadian Idol group, although the membership has changed. The band originated in Abbotsford,...
is named after the town. The 1987 Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds
Burton Leon "Burt" Reynolds, Jr. is an American actor. Some of his memorable roles include Bo 'Bandit' Darville in Smokey and the Bandit, Lewis Medlock in Deliverance, Bobby "Gator" McCluskey in White Lightning and sequel Gator, Paul Crewe and Coach Nate Scarborough in The Longest Yard and its...
film Malone
Malone (1987 film)
Malone is a 1987 movie, starring Burt Reynolds and written by Christopher Frank. It is based on a novel by William P. Wingate. Reynolds stars as ex-CIA agent Richard Malone. Cliff Robertson and Lauren Hutton also star.-Plot:...
was filmed in the town. Part of the film "The Pledge" Starring Jack Nicholson and directed by Sean Penn, was filmed in Hedley. The Mini TV series "The Andromeda Strain" was filmed in Hedley B.C