![View of sunset on Stuart river near Vanderhoof](/sites/northern_health/files/our-communities/vanderhoof/images/vanderhoof-stuart-river.jpg)
Nestled in the Nechako Valley, on the banks of the Nechako River, Vanderhoof is the geographical center of British Columbia and truly is at the “heart of it all”.
Population:
- Vanderhoof has a population of approx. 4,500
- The major industries include forestry and agriculture
- School District #91, serving children K-12
- CNC Vanderhoof campus