Ministry of Environment - Great Glacier Provincial Park

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Park Info:

Great Glacier Park, located downstream and across the Stikine River from Choquette Hot Springs Park, is visited by boaters for the outstanding views of the large ice tongue projecting into a peri-glacial lake. Protected in the low elevation per-glacial ecosystems are uncommon plant species and old forest. Great Glacier Park also provides spectacular backcountry recreation opportunities, including glacier viewing, camping, hiking and canoeing in a peri-glacial lake.

Park Size: 9,300 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

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Location:

Great Glacier Park is approximately 120 km southwest of the community of Telegraph Creek and borders Alaska on its southwestern side. Access to the park is by boat on the Stikine River.

Map/Brochure:

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Nature & Culture:

History - A campsite at Great Glacier was previously a Forest Service Recreation Site before the Provincial Government designated Great Glacier as a Class A provincial park in 2001. Designation followed the recommendations of the Cassiar Iskut-Stikine Land and Resource Management Plan to protect the area in recognition of its scenic river-level glacier and spectacular peri-glacial lake.
Cultural Heritage - Great Glacier Park is located within the asserted traditional territory of the Tahltan First Nation. The Stikine River is still used as a subsistence fishery.
Conservation - Great Glacier park lies within the Boundary Ranges Ecosection. It projects a variety of low elevation per-glacial ecosystems, including uncommon plant species and old forest.
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Visitor Safety:

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping. N

o camping at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	A rustic campground accommodates approximately 20 people in two sections. Facilities include fire rings, picnic tables, and an outhouse..
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	This park has one pit toilet.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Please check for campfire bans for the area you are visiting before igniting a fire in the backcountry. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. For more information about campfires in the backcountry, click here.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	A short trail (approximately one km) leads to the lake. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	It is possible to portage from the Stikine River to the lake.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horses and/or horseback riding.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.