Upper Gladys River/Watsíx Deiyi Conservancy

Highlights in this conservancy

Upper Gladys River/Watsíx Deiyi Conservancy was established as a result of the Wóoshtin Wudidaa Atlin Taku Land Use Plan and Taku River Tlingit First Nation Strategic Engagement Agreement. The conservancy contains traditional use and occupation areas for the Taku River Tlingit First Nation and is part of a large core network of contiguous protected areas.

The conservancy is centred on Eva and Angel lakes and includes the headwaters of the Gladys River. The Tlingit name (Watsíx Deiyi) means “caribou trail,” after the major caribou trail that extends the length of the Upper Gladys River valley.

The conservancy is located approximately 50 kilometres east of Atlin, in the asserted traditional territory of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation.

Know before you go

Advisories

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:

Things to do

Hunting

Hunting is permitted in this park.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

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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