The Terrace Campus serves Terrace, Thornhill and the surrounding area with a combined population of approximately 20,000 and is located in the famous Skeena Valley in the Coast Mountain Range. Terrace is the geographic centre for the region's natural transportation corridors and acts as a regional centre for many services. Two major shopping malls, multiple restaurants and community recreational facilities are all found within the downtown core. Indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including skiing, swimming, skating, hiking, and organized sports. A major downhill skiing operation on Shames Mountain as well as a natural hot spring at Mount Layton is a short highway trip from Terrace. Many forms of cultural activities take place throughout the year and involve a Music Festival, a B.C. Day celebration called Riverboat Days, community band performances, little theatre and First Nations events.

Northwest Community College in Terrace is located on thirty acres of beautifully landscaped grounds approximately five kilometres from downtown Terrace. The campus features student housing and a full service cafeteria. A full scope of programs is offered that includes Career and College Preparation, Integrated Human Services, Trades and Technology, Computer Technology, Practical Nursing, Professional Cook Training, Business Technology and Business Administration and a two-year University Credit Program. A qualified, professional and helpful staff, small class sizes and student services ensure a positive experience for all.