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Anderson Flats

Anderson Flats Park offers scenic and recreational values including regionally and provincially significant fishery values. The park provides easy public access to the riverfront on both the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers with excellent recreational fishing and day-use recreation opportunities from June through September for all visitors including children, seniors and individuals with limited mobility.

Ross Lake

This park offers a pleasant beach on the lake that is popular with locals for swimming and afternoon BBQ’s.

Babine Mountains

This area within the Skeena Mountains eco-section offers some of the finest hiking opportunities in west-central British Columbia. Glacier-fed lakes, rugged peaks and extensive sub-alpine meadows provide day and overnight hiking opportunities. Area habitat supports healthy populations of mountain goat, moose, marmot and many species of birds.

Pure Lake

A popular spot with locals for swimming and picnicking during the warm summer days.

Naikoon – Tow Hill

Hike to the lookouts on the top of the volcanic plug of Tow Hill or along the Hiellen River to the “Blowhole.”

Naikoon – Tlell River

This popular stop between Skidegate and Masset is the starting point for hikes along the Tlell River to the Pesuta, a log barge that ran aground in 1928.

Naikoon – Mayer Lake

There are a number of Lakes in Naikoon Provincial park, the largest of which is Mayer Lake near the southern edge of the park, just north of the highway between Tlell and Port Clements.

Naikoon – Misty Meadows Campground

Misty Meadows Campground is a popular campground in Haida Gwaii with vast stretches of beach and endless beach combing and hiking opportunities. The campground is located next to the Naikoon Provincial Park headquarters in Tlell.

Naikoon – Agate Beach Campground

Campground offers an excellent base location for exploring Tow Hill, North Beach and Rose Spit.

Tyhee Lake

Tyhee Lake is a great place to slow down and take a break with the family; this park is perfect for kids! Stop and play in the water, hike the Aldermere trail or soak up the sun. The surrounding area has plenty to offer with world-class steelhead fishing, abundant hiking, a lively arts and music…

Tweedsmuir (North)

Primarily for experienced outdoor recreationalists interested in boating, angling, camping and hiking in a self-sufficient wilderness areas. There are no supplies of any kind. For the Chikamin Bay area, there is a fee charged for boaters using the winching service to portage their boats through the area.

Seeley Lake

This quiet campsite on the lake lies in the shadow of spectacular Roche de Boule, where you can enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and swimming. Fly fish for rainbow and cutthroat trout, or visit Ksan, a traditional native village in Old Hazelton.

Meziadin Lake

This lake is known for its excellent fishing, which includes Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Sockeye Salmon. While staying at the park, takea day trip to Stewart and Hyder to see the Bear Glacier, Salmon Glacier, and grizzly bears at Fish Creek during late summer/early fall. Meziadin Lake is the northern edge of the Kermode (or…

Kinaskan Lake

A must stop for fishermen, where bright Rainbow Trout abound. Bald eagles, hawks, ospreys, mountain goats can be seen in the surrounding area. For the more adventurous spirits, you may canoe to Natadesleen Lake, then walk to Cascade Falls where the Iskut river cascades over 150 ft into a canyon.

Driftwood Canyon

Driftwood Canyon is a great stop to explore an ancient fossil bed. Only a 30-minute drive through the beautiful Bulkley Valley from Tyhee Lake Park. There is a foot bridge and trail leading to a viewing platform and interpretive trail leading to the fossil bed outcropping.

Boya Lake (Tä Ch’ilā)

The glaciated landscape and turquoise water make Boya Lake a must-see destination. Boya Lake is excellent for canoeing and kayaking, with sandy beaches and abundant wildlife, and is a highlight of any trip to Canada’s north. Canoe/kayak rentals are available. New facilities include a playground, a new picnic shelter and lakeside pull through campsites.

Prudhomme Lake

The park offers forested, lakefront campsites with paddling and fishing opportunities. This is a great place to wait for the ferry, or to use as a base for exploring Prince Rupert and the area.

Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park)

The Park has one of Canada’s most recent lava flows. Several day use sites allow visitors to view both the unique landscape and rich culture of the Nisga’a people. Guided tours to Volcano Cone are available by contacting: [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.bcparks.ca

Lakelse Lake

Lakelse Lake Campground is a perfect place to set up camp for salmon fishing. Situated near Terrace between the Skeena and Kitimat rivers, it has all the facilities necessary to make your stay enjoyable, including showers. Main gate opens at 5:00 am so you don’t miss the morning bite. Lakelse Lake Park is noted for…

Kleanza Creek

The park offers the local community camping and picnicking with an easy 1 km walking trail. The sounds of water and cool breezes make Kleanza Creek a must stop – especially on hot days. Its natural beauty attracts many local residents for special occasions and is used often for wedding photos.

Exchamsiks River

One of the day-use areas features a year-round boat launch, and the other a 0.5 km interpretive walk through old-growth forest. Exchamsiks River Park contains a rare Sitka spruce-salmon berry red listed plant community. The giant Sitka Spruce trees play an important role in this ecosystem. Hydrology, aspect, soil, plant composition, age, and topography have…

Diana Lake

Diana Lake is a good day-use area and is frequented by local residents; a hiking trail along Diana Creek offers a unique perspective of the coastal rain forest. Diana Lake is a good place to rest if you are waiting for the ferry, and is only a 25-minute drive to the ferry terminal.

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Skeena

Anderson Flats

Ross Lake

Babine Mountains

Pure Lake

Naikoon – Tow Hill

Naikoon – Tlell River

Naikoon – Mayer Lake

Naikoon – Misty Meadows Campground

Naikoon – Agate Beach Campground

Tyhee Lake

Tweedsmuir (North)

Seeley Lake

Meziadin Lake

Kinaskan Lake

Driftwood Canyon

Boya Lake (Tä Ch’ilā)

Prudhomme Lake

Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park)

Lakelse Lake

Kleanza Creek

Exchamsiks River

Diana Lake

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Anderson Flats

Ross Lake

Babine Mountains

Pure Lake

Naikoon – Tow Hill

Naikoon – Tlell River

Naikoon – Mayer Lake

Naikoon – Misty Meadows Campground

Naikoon – Agate Beach Campground

Tyhee Lake

Tweedsmuir (North)

Seeley Lake

Meziadin Lake

Kinaskan Lake

Driftwood Canyon

Boya Lake (Tä Ch’ilā)

Prudhomme Lake

Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park)

Lakelse Lake

Kleanza Creek

Exchamsiks River

Diana Lake

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Skeena

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