Taylor Landing Park

Know before you go

Advisories

Safety information

BC Hydro controls water levels in the Peace River. These levels may increase or decrease without notice. It is suggested to check with BC Hydro before setting out on your trip. Boaters should watch out for gravel bars.

Special notes

Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are prohibited in this park. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side-by-sides.

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Location Map

Getting there

Located at Mile 36 of the Alaska Highway, 1 kilometre south of the community of Taylor on the south side of the Taylor Bridge.

Things to do

Canoeing

The Peace River provides opportunities for one-day and multi-day canoe and kayak excursions. The river is mainly class 1 with some class 2 sections.

Fishing

Anglers can fish along the river bank for bull trout, rainbow trout, whitefish and arctic grayling.

Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Pets on leash

Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

About this park

Conservation

Taylor Landing is located in the Peace Lowland ecosection and is covered by the boreal white and black biogeoclimatic ecosection. Forest cover is comprised of balsam poplar, trembling aspen, willows, alders and white spruce. The Peace River system empties into the Arctic Ocean by way of the Mackenzie River.

Wildlife

While boating along the Peace River watch for beaver, bald eagles and other birds of prey, Canada geese, moose, mule and white-tail deer, black bear and many other animals.

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.

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