Telegraph Creek Parks & Gardens

This park showcases its spectacular volcanic landscape with lava flows, cinder cones and basalt plateaus. The four-million year old dormant volcano has created a unique environment, with certain areas completely devoid of vegetation. Access to the park comes via float plane or helicopter, as there are no access roads servicing the area.

Situated north of 40 Mile Flats off Hwy 37, this recreation area is covered with forests, lakes and alpine meadows and is remote, solitary and rugged. The park contains two hiking trails and activities include fishing. Canoeing and kayaking are permitted only along the upper Stikine River. Wilderness camping is also allowed but watch out for area residents which include grizzly and black bears, wolves, moose, beavers, birds and more.

Resting in the Unuk River Valley and bordering Alaska, this productive wetland park features a complex environment where a variety of species are able to thrive. The Unuk River also presents a unique challenge for white-water rafters looking to paddle directly into Misty Fjords National Monument in Alaska. The park is extremely remote and most visitors arrive via the Unuk River. Backcountry camping is permitted.

Choquette Hot Springs Provincial Park is located directly south of Great Glacier Provincial Park. The hotsprings seep from granite rocks and mud and help create an environment where a variety of unique flora flourishes. The hotsprings are not safe for swimming but the park is popular with photographers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Access is by boat or helicopter.

Located 120 km southwest of Telegraph Creek, Great Glacier Park is known for its peri-glacial lake. The main feature of the lake is the giant tongue-like ice formation that protrudes into the cold waters. The park provides spectacular glacier viewing, camping, hiking and canoeing. Access to the park is by boat on the Stikine River.

Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park is one of the largest parks in Canada. The spectacular scenery, diverse terrain and abundance of wildlife make it a popular spot for photographers, nature enthusiasts and experienced hikers.

Stikine River Provincial Park is home to some of Canada's most unique geographical features. The unique Stikine River varies in width from 200 m to as narrow as 2 m and is flanked by a steep-walled canyon of volcanic and sedimentary rock. Camping, hunting and horseback riding are permitted in the park, although no facilities are available.