Northern British Columbia 2008 Travel Guide

North West Atlin BRITISH COLUMBIA About 94 km (58 mi) south of Jake’s Corner off the Alaska Highway, Atlin is B.C.’s most northwesterly community, well off the beaten track and definitely worth the trip. This region has long been home to the semi-nomadic Taku River Tlingit people. Discoveries of gold at Pine Creek in 1898 drew 10,000 goldseekers the following year. By the time gold finds had dwindled to a trickle in 1915, many had been seduced by the compelling beauty of Atlin’s landscape — and stayed. With its long summer days (19 hours of light at midsummer solstice!), this community of about 400 continues to attract artists and other restless souls. What to see and do in Atlin Explore and fish Atlin Lake, B.C.’s largest natural lake! Guides and boats, from kayaks to houseboats, are available for hire. Hire a local guide-outfitter for fishing, hunting or packhorse trips. Go flight-seeing over Llewellyn Glacier, which flows from the massive Juneau icefield into the southwest tip of Atlin Lake, and remote Atlin Provincial Park. Visit the Atlin Historical Museum (May 1-September 1), in Atlin’s first schoolhouse (est. 1920). Museum volunteers offer historic walking tours of Atlin; free, but donations gratefully accepted. Tour the restored MV Tarahne, an elegant touring boat that carried people and goods around the lake from 1916-1936. Pan for gold (rent equipment at the museum), at the public claim on Spruce Creek. Enjoy a production at the Globe Theatre, considered architecturally unique for 1917 when it was built. Remember the past at the Pioneer Cemetery. Relax in the naturally warm springs off Warm Bay Road, 24 km (15 mi) from town. Llewellyn Glacier – J.F. Bergeron, Enviro Foto More Stewart-Cassiar gems Continuing north from Dease Lake along Highway 37 toward the B.C./Yukon border, note these stops of interest: Jade City (pop. 12!) offers a gift shop featuring locally mined jade-based jewelry, sculpture and carvings, plus basic services for travellers. Boya Lake Provincial Park features a gorgeous, aquamarinehued lake, with waters warm enough to swim and first-come, first-served camping. Find out more: Call the Visitors’ Centre at (250) 651-7522, and visit www.atlin.net Once you have completed your northern adventure you may wish to return to Highway 16 and continue west. Of course your schedule is your own and you may first wish to complete your journey along Highway 16 before making the decision to head north. No matter what your travel plans, once you continue further west from the junction of Highway 37 you will come across a number of bustling communities that are in touch with their heritage and the environment. For reference see map on Page 48. J.F. Bergeron, Enviro Foto www.Norther nBCtourism.com 57 http://www.atlin.net http://www.northernbctourism.com

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Northern British Columbia 2008 Travel Guide Contents Northern BC Introduction North East - British Columbia North West - British Columbia Northern BC Map - Regional Area Northern BC Golf - Special Feature Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands - British Columbia Outdoor Adventure Guide Travel Information - Things You Should Know Advertiser Directory

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