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BC Parks ' Choquette Hot Springs Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

Choquette Hot Springs Park, located near the Stikine River, protects several hotsprings that seep from granitic rocks at the base of the valley wall, or from mud just beyond. The unique conditions produced by the hotsprings allow vegetation to grow year round and are associated with uncommon plant, algae and Archaebacteria species.

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Park Size: 48 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Choquette Hot Springs Park is located approximately 120 km southwest of the community of Telegraph Creek, directly across the Stikine River from Great Glacier Provincial Park. Access to the park is by boat on the Stikine River or by helicopter.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

  • Location Map
  • There are no digital maps or brochures for this park

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Choquette Hot Springs Park was protected by the Provincial Government in 2001 in recognition of its hotsprings and surrounding thermal wetland and riparian area. Designation followed the recommendations of the Cassiar Iskut-Stikine Land and Resource Management Plan. The springs were named after Alexander (Buck) Choquette, the first miner known to have explored the Iskut River area in the 1860s and built a trading post on the flats above the hotsprings. Choquette was married to Georgina, daughter of Chief Shakes of the Tlinglit First Nation.
  • Cultural Heritage - Choquette Hot Spring Park lies within the asserted traditional territory of the Tahltan First Nation.
  • Conservation - Choquette Hot Springs Park lies within the Boundary Ranges Ecosection, in the Coastal Western Hemlock biogeoclimatic zone. The Hot Springs are associated with several uncommon vascular plant, algae and Archaebacteria species. The warm water allows vegetation to grow year round and the hotsprings and associated wetlands are considered biologically and physically exceptional.
  • Wildlife (specific to this park or area) - The unique microclimate found in Choquette Hot Springs Park provides important moose wintering habitat and supports a productive waterfowl habitat.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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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.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

Wilderness camping is possible at Great Glacier Provincial Park, directly across the Stikine River.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There are no developed trails at this park.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming

No swimming.

canoeing, kayaking

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is not permitted.

horses, horseback riding

No horses and/or horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks

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.
wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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