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Chetwynd is located
at highways 29 and 97 where the eastern foothills of the Rockies open
up to the expansive, rugged geography of Peace River country. Chetwynd
is a transportation hub for the region with abundant natural resources,
a stunning mountain backdrop and the gentle rolling topography which
inspired early European settlers to call it "Little Prairie."
Assets: forestry, oil and gas exploration, mining, ranching and tourism.
It claims to be the chainsaw carving sculpture capital of the world
and the forestry capital of Canada in 1992.
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Since 2005, the Annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship has visually shaped Chetwynd into a one-of-a-kind locale. Artists from all over the world compete in this unique competition.
The District of Chetwynd keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship, and places them along pathways, in parks, and around gardens throughout town. |
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Due to the amount of people next to the fence surrounding the carvings, it
was not possible for Karen Duquette to get the names of the carvings,
nor information on the talented carvers. |
1st place winner |
2nd place winner |
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3rd place winner |
People's choice winner |
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Carver's choice award |
Overall view of the contest area |
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Below: The favorite carving
of the two RV Gypsies as it was getting the finishing touches. They
both thought this one should have taken first place. |
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Below: Look at the little dude in the big dude's hand. |
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Sometimes Karen
Duquette posts two different views of the same carving in order to show
more of the details. |
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Below: "The Fight For Your Life" - a crowd favorite |
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