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Two exceptional parks, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tatshenshini-Alsek Park and the Atlin Provincial Park, are in close proximity to Atlin.
Tatshenshini-Alsek Park
The Tatshenshini-Alsek Park, commonly referred to as the Tat-Alsek, is the largest of its kind in Canada. The park is located about 160km/100mi to west of Atlin and is considered to have one of the most magnificent river systems in the world. The main rivers are, not surprisingly, the Tatshenshini River and the Alsek River. Within the park is BC's highest peak, Mount Fairweather at 4,633m/15 200ft.
The park sits in the far northwest corner of BC, and borders both the American State of Alaska and the Canadian Yukon Territory. It lies between two wilderness parks. Together these three parks encompass 85,000sq kms/32,819sq mi, making it the largest protected area in the world.
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The Tat-Alsek is remote and hard to reach but more and more recreationalists – rafters, kayakers, hikers, fishers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and snowmobilers – are making an effort to experience this incredible area. No roads access the park so visitors must ride, fly or float in.
Atlin Provincial Park
Atlin Provincial Park too is only accessible by boat or plane. At 775sq km/300sq ml, the park's most significant features include the aqua-coloured Atlin Lake, BC's largest natural lake. The park also contains Birch Mountain, located on Teresa Island, which is in the middle of Atlin Lake, directly across from Atlin. Melting ice fields are a major attraction in the park. Two glaciers, Llewellyn and Willson, cover almost one third of the reserve.
Visitors can experience the park by touring the lake on a boat, kayak or canoe and stopping at any point to hike some of the park's peaks. During the winter snowmobile, cross-country ski, or snowshoe to the same destinations. One of the most popular, and must do activities in the park, is hiking to Llewellyn Glacier. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the start of the walk by motorboat and four hours to hike in and out.
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Atlin, British Columbia
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The Tatshenshini-Alsek Park has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO & is considered one of the most magnificent river systems on earth. Despite its remote location, the ruggedly beautiful area offers hiking, kayaking & mountain biking.
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