Park overview
Choquette Hot Springs Park is located near the Stikine River, and is across from Great Glacier Park (just to the right of the creek). It protects several hot springs that seep from granitic rocks at the base of the valley wall, or from mud just beyond.
The unique conditions produced by the hot springs allow vegetation to grow year-round and are associated with uncommon plant, algae and Archaebacteria species.
Advisories
Safety info
- Choquette Hot Springs 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 Park, directly across the Stikine River.
Activities
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Choquette Hot Springs Park is located approximately 120 km southwest of the community of Telegraph Creek, directly across the Stikine River from Great Glacier 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 hot springs 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 known miner to have explored the Iskut River area in the 1860s and built a trading post on the flats above the hot springs. 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 hot springs and associated wetlands are considered biologically and physically exceptional.
Wildlife
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.