Parks & Trails...

Camping galore, parks to explore! Come visit our tranquil lakes and restful park sites for your family vacation, or to spend just a few hours by the water.

For tenting in a private site, a sleeping bag under the stars, or a cozy motor home site, this area has an abundance of both public and private sites to meet individual needs.

In the Village of Telkwa, we have a corridor of parks winding along the Bullkley River. These parks allow access to world-class fishing, canoeing, kayaking and much more. Benches, picnic tables, flower - beds and even a gazebo make these parks the perfect place for a family picnic, wedding or family photograph.

Telkwa’s Trail System

Telkwa has an extensive trail system featuring diverse river, marsh and aspen forest ecosystems as well as several interpretive centers. These centers provide educational information on the plant and animal life as well as the history of the original Alderemere town site that was abandoned in 1915.

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What’s Behind the Name?
  • The Cariboo Trail follows the old route of the trail blazed for the telegraph line. It was also called the “Yukon Telegraph Trail” or just “Telegraph Trail.” The name of Cariboo was a local name referring to the fact that by following this route eastward you would arrive in the Cariboo region. (Quesnel & area).
  • The Telkwa Wagon Trail was named after the road which connected the communities of Aldermere and Telkwa. From present-day Tower Street, the road would have continued in a westerly direction down to Telkwa. ).
  • The River Grade Trail follows the original “highway” which linked Telkwa with Houston. The road followed the Bulkley River for several miles. Locally this road was given the name “River Grade”.

For information on the provincial parks …

Tyee Lake Provincial Park


Tyee Lake is situated in a beautiful aspen forest, adjacent to Telkwa, and is a popular recreation, camping, swimming and sunbathing spot. New showers and a group campsite are some of the newer features.

The sandy beaches are popular with young and old alike. Adults can relax on the grassy slopes, play volleyball and horseshoes, or watch their children play on the adventure playground. There are open and covered picnic areas to enjoy.

An after dinner stroll around the Aldermere trail or an early morning visit to the marsh viewing platform will provide plenty of opportunities to see and hear a wide variety of birds and mammals including common loons, red necked grebes, ruffed grouse and beaver, to name a few.

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Seeley Lake Provincial Park

The Hazelton Mountains form a beautiful backdrop for the well maintained campsites. After dinner, fish for cutthroat or rainbow trout or simply canoe through the marsh. Picnickers will enjoy the lakeside tables and large variety of birds.

Ross Lake Provincial Park

This Park is popular with anglers, boaters and swimmers. A picnic area, beach, hiking trail, and boat launch offer opportunities for an enjoyable family picnic or evening stroll.

Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park

Driftwood Canyon is recognized as one of the world’s most significant fossil beds and provides park users with a fascinating opportunity to understand the evolutionary processes of the areas geology and biology. Day use only.

Babine Mountains Provincial Park

Within the Skeena Mountains eco-system, this area 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. Watch for black and grizzly bears who also call this area home.

Babine Lake Marine Provincial Park - Smithers Landing

Campsites nestled along the lakeshore make this a scenic camping spot. A great spot for fishing and boating, with a lodge and store nearby.

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