Hedley, British Columbia


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 242 as of 2016. 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.

Indian reserves

Chuchuwayha 2, an Indian Reserve of the Upper Similkameen First Nation, is located in Hedley. Chuchuwayha 2C, another reserve of the same First Nation, is located four miles southwest of Hedley at the head of Johns Creek.

Neighbouring communities

is the closest neighbouring town, approximately east on the Crowsnest Highway. The nearest community to the west is Princeton, British Columbia, approximately away.
Twenty Mile Creek, once known as Hedley Creek, flows southwest through the town & joins the Similkameen River shortly downstream.

Climate

Movies

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.

Television

The Mini TV series "The Andromeda Strain" was filmed in Hedley B.C..
Hedley was featured on the historical television series Gold Trails and Ghost Towns Season 3, Episode 10.