Park overview
Iskut River Hot Springs Park protects a small area on the west bank of the Iskut River where extremely hot water weeps out of a rocky embankment. Several springs are present but no pools are available for bathing.
Advisories
Activities
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Iskut River Hot Springs Park is located approximately 100 km south of the community of Iskut, 15 km northeast of Bob Quinn and 6 km west of Highway 37. Access to the park is very limited. Foot access is difficult and there is no developed trail. Helicopter and boat access are possible.
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Park details
- Date established: January 25, 2001
- Size: 6 hectares
Nature and culture
History
Iskut River Hot Springs Park was designated by the Provincial Government in 2001 after recommendations by the Cassiar Iskut-Stikine Land and Resource Management Plan.
Cultural Heritage
Iskut River Hot Springs Park lies within the asserted traditional territory of the Tahltan First Nation.
Conservation
Iskut River Hot Springs Park is comprised of the Interior Cedar Hemlock biogeoclimatic zone within the Northern Skeena Mountains Ecosection. The hotsprings provide habitat for uncommon vascular plant, algae and Archaebacteria species.
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.