Things To Do

Atlin offers incredible lakeside mountain views and easy access to remote nature. The town's isolated location, especially from the rest of BC, makes visiting here that much more special.

Popular activities include lake fishing, hiking, and boating on the gorgeous aqua-coloured Atlin Lake, BC's largest natural lake. Other attractions include discovering the town's fascinating gold rush history or local art scene.

Summer Activities

Spend a day hiking Monarch Mountain, or boat across Atlin Lake to access the Llewellyn Glacier. Walk into and onto ice field, and actually listen to it melt. On cooler days, drive a few minutes out of town and warm up at the knee-deep warm springs. On warm days, have a picnic at Pine Creek Falls, just a few minutes drive from town. The lake's are glacier-fed so are quite cold, making swimming a courageous feat.

Canoeing, kayaking, motor boating, and houseboating around the lake are other options. The wonderful scenery surrounding Atlin Lake, as well as the glimpses of wildlife, make for a wonderful afternoon or multi-day camping trip. And don't forget to bring a fishing rod. Lake fishing here is a big draw.

Culture and History Activites

For a day of art, browse the Atlin Courthouse Art Gallery or visit the Taku River Tlingit Centre of Culture. At the latter, view samples of traditional First Nations paintings and carvings, and may even catch a glimpse of the local First Nation dance troop practicing their art.

To learn about the town's history and its gold rush years, take the museum's historical walking tour. Visit restored historical buildings that have hardly changed. In July, participate in the historical tea on the M.V. Tarahne in July. The ship, now on the shore, was once a luxurious cruiser. In the evening, enjoy a musical performance or movie at the historic Globe Theatre.

Winter Activities

Atlin's heli-skiing season runs from mid-January until mid-April. Klondike Heliskiing offers weeklong packages in the area. The packages include food and accommodation as well as travel to and from Whitehorse, Yukon. Guests need to pay their way to the Yukon, though the company will help arrange make arrangements.

Klondike's has over 5,000sq km/1,950sq mi of terrain. With more than 300 runs at an elevation of 1,800m/5,000ft, Klondike can easily match rider's abilities to appropriate terrain. Riders are grouped according to their skill level. However, all skiers and snowboarders should be at an intermediate level. Klondike's packages also include special powder skis, poles and avalanche safety equipment if guests do not have their own.

Cross-country skiing is another option. Locals regularly ski on and around Atlin Lake and Teresa Island, which is in the middle of the lake. They also set tracks around town. To find out where, go to atlinskiclub.org and contact the local Nordic ski club. Snowmobiling and snowshoeing on and around the lake are also fun.