Tsʼilʔos Provincial Park

Tsʼilʔos Provincial Park in British Columbia protects a vast landscape centered on Chilko Lake and the peak Tsʼilʔos, also known as Mount Tatlow. Established in January 1994 after a five-year planning process, the park emerged from long-running disputes among conservation, resource extraction, tourism, public interests, and the Xeni Gwet’in, within whose traditional territory it lies. Chief Roger William played an important role in negotiations with the provincial government. Beyond its rich wildlife habitats and recreation opportunities, the park is especially significant because Tsʼilʔos holds deep spiritual meaning for the Xeni Gwet’in, reflecting the land’s cultural importance as well as its ecological value.

British Columbia · Canada