Park overview
Choquette Hot Springs Park, located near the Stikine River, protects several hotsprings that seep from granitic rocks at the base of the valley wall, or from mud just beyond.
The unique conditions produced by the hotsprings allow vegetation to grow year-round and are associated with uncommon plant, algae and Archaebacteria species.
Choquette Hot Springs Park is across from Great Glacier (just to the right of the creek) Provincial Park.
Established Date: January 25, 2001
Park Size: 52 hectares
Advisories
Safety info
Visitor Safety
Choquette Hot Spring is a remote wilderness site with no defined access or trail to the spring. The spring exists in a swampy area within a series of beaver ponds, consequently, this dilutes the spring to “luke warm.” If visitors intend to visit this site, be prepared to navigate through unmaintained wilderness and carry all of the appropriate safety and navigation equipment.
Camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. Wilderness camping is possible at Great Glacier Provincial Park, directly across the Stikine River.
Activities
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Maps and location
Choquette Hot Springs Park is located approximately 120 km southwest of the community of Telegraph Creek, directly across the Stikine River from Great Glacier Provincial Park. Access to the park is by boat on the Stikine River or by helicopter.
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Park details
- Date established: January 25, 2001
- Size: 52 hectares
Nature and culture
- History: Choquette Hot Springs Park was protected by the Provincial Government in 2001 in recognition of its hotsprings and surrounding thermal wetland and riparian area. Designation followed the recommendations of the Cassiar Iskut-Stikine Land and Resource Management Plan. The springs were named after Alexander (Buck) Choquette, the first miner known to have explored the Iskut River area in the 1860s and built a trading post on the flats above the hotsprings. Choquette was married to Georgina, daughter of Chief Shakes of the Tlinglit First Nation.
- Cultural Heritage: Choquette Hot Springs Park lies within the asserted traditional territory of the Tahltan First Nation.
- Conservation: Choquette Hot Springs Park lies within the Boundary Ranges Ecosection, in the Coastal Western Hemlock biogeoclimatic zone. The Hot Springs are associated with several uncommon vascular plant, algae and Archaebacteria species. The warm water allows vegetation to grow year-round and the hotsprings and associated wetlands are considered biologically and physically exceptional.
- Wildlife (specific to this park or area): The unique microclimate found in Choquette Hot Springs Park provides important moose wintering habitat and supports a productive waterfowl habitat.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.