Atlin, British Columbia

The community of Atlin, BC is a recreation destination and an artistic hub for artists located in the northeastern wilderness region of British Columbia, Canada - just south of the Yukon/British Columbia border.

The small village is accessed by road (Atlin Road) or by floatplane. However... the road leading into Atlin, BC can only be accessed from the Yukon Territories. The Village of Atlin is located at the southern terminus of Atlin Road (Hwy #7) which is located off of the Alaska Highway in the Yukon Territories.

The artistic hamlet is situated on the southern tip of Atlin Lake neighbouring the Llewellyn Glacier and surrounded by coastal mountain ranges. Atlin Lake is the largest natural lake in British Columbia and it is the headwater of the Yukon River. The lake, combined with the many other Southern Lakes in the Yukon Territory, were once paddle routes during the Klondike Gold Rush.

In Atlin the small village shops and stores are built western-like, each painted in bright pastel colors - many with front porches and pillars. A general store, floatplane charters, accommodations, marina, tour operators, guiding services, coffee shop and gas station are just some of the services in Atlin that are available for travelers.

Art and history play a big part in Atlin. There is a small museum to visit which was once a 1902 schoolhouse. There are a few historic buildings from the Gold Rush era located throughout the village. There is the Tarahne - a historic paddle wheel boat on display on the shores of Atlin Lake. There is also an art gallery and the Taku River Tlingit Centre of Culture.

The community is on the doorstep to the wild north. There are lakes, islands, mountains and glaciers to explore. In the summer months some of the activities enjoyed in the region include canoeing, kayaking, fishing, boating, hiking, flightseeing, wilderness camping and horseback riding.

Atlin Provincial Park, Teresa Island and the Llewellyn Glacier are all top adventure destinations in the region accessed best via Atlin Lake. All are popular sightseeing destinations for canoes and boaters.

Atlin is home to many species of wildlife. The forests are home grizzlies, black bears, deer, cougars and many more. The mountains cliffs are home to mountain goats and Golden Eagles. White Mountain , located north of Atlin, is home to mountain goats.

During the winter months, after the temperatures drop and the snow has fallen, the gravel roads and the frozen lakes become snowmobile and cross country ski routes. The mountains and glaciers become heli skiing destinations. The frozen lakes are popular for ice fishing Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling and whitefish.