Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park, B,C Canada. Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, British Columbia

The Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park is the largest in BC, encompassing more than 981,000 hectares in the west-central part of the province. The Ootsa-Whitesail Lakes Reservoir is to the north and northwest, the Coast Mountains to the west and southwest and to the east is the Interior Plateau.

The Dean River is the natural dividing line between the north and south regions of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. Mountain goats, mule deer, moose, bear and wolves are resident in the forest of lodgepole pine, white spruce and Engelmann fir. The parks lakes and rivers are home to fish such as mountain whitefish, rainbow trout, kokanee and burbot. Boating, angling, camping, hiking, hunting and horseback riding are just some of the features that bring visitors to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

LOCATION

Water access from the Ootsa-Whitesail Lake Reservior is the most popular method of entry to the park. Boat launches are accessible by roads from the communities of Vanderhoof, Burns Lake and Houston. Charter float planes are available from Smithers and Burns Lake.

PARK FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Camping - Wilderness camping is permitted in designated areas. Anchorages, tent sites, toilets and fire rings are provided.

Fishing and Boating - Boating is popular and often provides the only access to areas within Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park. Angling for mountain whitefish, rainbow trout, kokanee and burbot may prove productive.

Hiking and Trails - Extensive trails lead the nature enthusiast to the parks smaller lakes, notable features and vantage points.

When in the area, the following BC Adventure Network members invite you to stay and explore with them:

Lakes District Air Services - Charter one of our float equipped aircraft for business, pleasure, or for a remote fishing adventure (including the untouched wilderness of Tweedsmuir Park at our Tesla Lake cabin). From Burns Lake we offer friendly, courteous service to North Central BC.

Nature Trails Wilderness Lodge - A unique fly-in lodge in BC's last true wilderness is yours to explore. Located on the edge of Tweedsmuir Park on Tetachuck Lake, go canoeing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, wildlife watching or just relaxing in your own cozy rustic lakefront cabin. Also check out our Whitesail Wilderness Outpost.

COMMERCIAL FACILITIES: Fishing and hunting guides are available within the park.