Unique Local Businesses
that make the Kispiox Valley Home
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Business are listed alphabetically.
Artist & Artisan
Leslie Barnwell John Stephens | leslie@bulkley.net | 250.842.6403
I’m a visual artist using various media (watercolour, photo montage, woven watercolour, drawing and more) and a writer of poetry and short fiction.
Mykiss Fine Woodworking Todd Stockner | stockner@bulkley.net | 250.842.6401
An approach to fine woodworking that includes small cabinets, boxes, tables, and some chairmaking.
Building Trades & Landscaping
Crosstalk Investments Ltd Jim Fowler | crosstalkinvestments@gmail.com | 250.842.6367
Heavy equipment (excavator, crawler tractor, backhoe, dumptruck, trailer, water truck, tractor, farm equipment) for rent with operator.
John Forsyth Enterprises John Forsyth | jforsyth.ent@gmail.com | 250.842.8311
John Forsyth Enterprises is a kispiox valley based woodworking and construction business specializing in custom woodwork products (saunas, furniture, fencing and more)
Consulting & Professional Services
Carol’s Horticultural Services Carol Ponchet-Cassidy | cponchet@bulkley.net | 250.842.2298
I’m a horticulturist and fruit tree and berry specialist available for consultations and/or teaching sessions.
Harbour Renewables Tim Butement | timb@harbourrenewables.ca | 250.842.3061
We specialize in independent on- and off-grid solar power systems for local homes and communities.
Farming, Ranching & Equestrian
Kispiox Creations Jim Fowler & Pauline Gomez | info@kispioxbirchsyrup.com | 250.842.6367
Greenhouse with starter plants, garden produce (fruits, herbs, vegetables), pure birch syrup. Custom garden work.
Short Season Seeds Jolene Swain | farm@woodgrain.ca
We grow seeds for vegetable varieties selected to perform well under organic management and in a pacific northwestern climate, and also provide consulting services.
WoodGrain Farm Jolene Swain & Jonathan Knight | farm@woodgrain.ca
Certified organic small-scale mixed farm growing good food for our community.
WREN Equestrian Chelsea Carle | carlec28@gmail.com | 250.842.8847
I coach riding lessons, train horses (from starting at the basics to conditioning already educated equines), and have expanded this past year into pony ride parties! In 2026 I am also adding Pilsner Ponies or Pop Ponies, where my two little ponies can be rented to provide drinks at gatherings such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, or other events (similar to Beer Burros). My riding school portion of my business is also providing more extensive summer camps in 2026.
Guiding & Outfitting
Kispiox Fishing Company Jim Allen | kispioxfishing@gmail.com | 778.210.0945
Guided fishing on the Kispiox, Skeena and Bulkley rivers.
Mykiss Guiding Todd G Stockner | stockner@bulkley.net | 250.842.6401
We host anglers for fly fishing for steelhead on the Kispiox and Skeena rivers.
Health & Wellness
Earth + Sky Thai Massage/Bodywork Erley Combs | erleybyrd@gmail.com | 250.842.5037
Earth+Sky Thai Massage/Bodywork’s gentle pressure increases flexibility and range of motion with stretching techniques, bringing calm and mobility to mind and body, soothing the nervous system for you.
Thomas Robinson Consulting Ltd Charlene Duncan | trcl@trcl.ca | 250.842.7003
Providing support to children, youth and adults with special needs in the Hazeltons and Kispiox Valley.
Lodging & Hospitality
Dawn Chorus Guesthouse Kathy Stockner | stockner@bulkley.net | 250.842.6401
A very cozy and comfortable guesthouse available for long and short term rental through spring and summer.
Kispiox River Lodge Hannah & Simon Stockner (siblings) | hello@kispioxriverlodge.ca | 250.842.7076
With their lodge and cabins, the Kispiox River Lodge hosts and caters private retreats and public events, and gives travellers a warm, comfortable home base for their Kispiox adventures!
Societies and Non-profits
Kispiox Valley Community Centre Association Board of Directors | kispioxvalleycommunity@gmail.com The KVCCA stewards the Community Centre Hall and Grounds at the heart of our valley, supporting and hosting a wonderful and diverse array of social, recreational, cultural, and entertainment events, and is the collective voice of our community.
Writing & Photography
Freyja Barnwell Photography Freyja Barnwell | bfreyja@hotmail.com | 778.202.0984
I’m a Hazelton & area photographer specializing in family, maternity & baby photography.
Mountain Vision Publishing Graeme Pole | graemepole@gmail.com
Writing, photography and publishing.