Atlin/Áa Tlein Téix'i Provincial Park

• Snowmobiling is allowed on Atlin Lake, only

  Beyond Atlin Lake, snowmobile use is prohibited and considered to be an offence under the Park, Conservancy and Recreation Area Regulation. Generally, the activity of snowmobiling is prohibited in most provincial parks.

The remoteness of the park, combined with the varied topography, offers exceptional outdoor holiday opportunities.

Recent additions to the park encompass the eastern side of Atlin Mountain, the Atlin River, a portion of the south shoreline of Graham Inlet and a portion of area in the upper Willison Creek area. Atlin Mountain is a landmark viewscape from the town of Atlin. The additions have high cultural, recreational and wilderness values for the Taku River Tlingit First Nation and the local community.

The climate patterns of the area are continental, with cold, long winters and warm summers. Stormy weather can linger in the valley for long periods. Temperatures decrease with increasing elevation. Because of the latitude, Atlin/Áa Tlein Téix'i Provincial Park has very short days in the winter, but by the June solstice, there is no actual darkness at night.

Established Date: May 18, 1973
Park Size: 229,894 hectares

Stay Safe

• Those that travel in this park should be experienced and well-equipped. There are no supplies of any sort and no park personnel in the immediate area.

Special Notes

• Visitors cannot access the park by vehicle. Visitors planning to enter the park must do so by boat or aircraft.

• Location Map

• Park Map [PDF 2.25MB] (July 16, 2020)

• History: Atlin is a corruption of “Ah-lah”, a native word meaning stormy weather. Atlin/Áa Tlein Téix'i Provincial Park is occupied by approximately one third glaciers, Llewellyn Glacier being the most prominent.
• Cultural Heritage: The area has been used by the Taku River Tlingit for many years. There are several archeological sites and cultural sites within the park. It was gold that gave Atlin its reason for existence. Hordes of prospectors poured into Alaska and the Yukon during 1898 spurred by a number of rich strikes. Many of these became weary of travel and were lured aside to discoveries that were easier to reach. The gold rush came to Atlin Lake country in 1898 and was one of the richest offshoots of the klondike rush. By the end of the mining season of 1899 about 5000 people flocked to the region, and Atlin was a busy and important town. Although creeks in the present day park must have been prospected, none bore any gold. Although production was greatest in the early years, the Atlin field still produces today. Total placer gold production has exceeded $23,000,000, making it second only to the Cariboo in the history of British Columbia.
• Conservation: Atlin/Téix’gi Aan Tlein Provincial Park contains three important ecosections: Teslin Plateau, Tagish-Highlands, Boundary Ranges (only partial representation for all three). It also contains Lake Trout Fishery, which is internationally significant.
• Wildlife: This environment provides exceptional habitat for grizzly and black bear, mountain goat, caribou, moose, stone sheep, and various wolf population. There are many small animals such as the hoary marmot, Arctic ground squirrel, picas, beaver and the otter. Birds also inhabitant the park area. The most obvious birds are the various gulls, and the Arctic tern, there are also blue-grouse, ruffed-grouse and the rock, willow and white-tailed ptarmigan that have been spotted near the upland.

• Management Planning Information
• Approved Atlin/Téix’gi Aan Tlein Provincial Park Management Direction Statement [PDF].

Canoeing

Fishing

Hiking

Hunting

Swimming

Winter Recreation

Campfires

Pit or Flush Toilets

Walk-In/Wilderness Camping