Incorporated in 1952, Telkwa has a total land area of 6.52 square Km (2001 Census). Via Highway 16, the Village is 18 Km south of Smithers. Telkwa's spectacular natural setting offers extensive outdoor adventure and recreational opportunities. Whether you love to hike into an alpine lake, canoe through white water rapids, ski down fresh powdered slopes, or battle the will of a large Steelhead, Telkwa offers year round wilderness adventures.
The majority of Telkwa's labour force is employed in sales and service occupations, followed by trades and business, finance and administration. The main industries in the area are forestry, agriculture, and tourism
 | Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Appointed Representative |
| Director Brad Layton– Mayor Pnone: (250) 846-5212 Fax: (250) 846-9572 Email: mayor@telkwa.ca |
| Village of Telkwa | |||
| Area (square kilometers) | 7.04 |
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| Average House Value 2016 | $210,922 | ||
| Municipal taxes (annual rate) 2011 | $3,232 | ||
| Census Population StatsCan 2016 | 1,327 | ||
| Total Private Dwellings 2016 | 539 | ||
| RDBN Electoral Area | Local First Nations |
| Wet'suwet'en First Nation |