Telegraph - Stikine
Community of Telegraph Creek
Built on terraces overlooking the Stikine River, Telegraph Creek was the head of navigation for the northern supply route and is a picture from the turn of the century as many of the original buildings remain, making for many good photo opportunities. Rich with history— from fur traders to the race for the first Trans-Atlantic telegraph line it served as the administrative, transportation and communication centre of the Cassiar region until the development of the Cassiar asbestos mine and town. Undoubtedly the most exciting were the Stampeders headed for the gold fields in the Klondike and Cassiar regions.
Stikine River
The Stikine River, which starts in an ice cave in Spatsizi Provincial Park and connects that park with the Stikine Grand Canyon Provincial Park and Mt. Edziza Provincial Park offers many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to “experience the wild”. Experienced canoeists, kayakers or rafters can run sections of the Stikine River through the Coast Mountains to the Pacific Ocean at Wrangell, Alaska. John Muir in his “Travels to Alaska” described the area as a Yosemite 100 miles long.
Grand Canyon of the Stikine
Canada’s largest canyon, the Stikine Grand Canyon has prevented all but the most skillful kayakers from paddling the entire length of the river. More people have walked on the moon than have paddled through the Grand Canyon. Jet Boat tours of the lower Grand Canyon will allow you to experience the beauty and hydraulic force of the river. Reservations for these services are recommended.
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Glenora Guest Ranch
Hiking • Fishing • Accomodation • Tours
Box 97, Telegraph Creek, BC V0J 2W0
Contact: Nancy Ball
Phone: 250-235-3371
Web Page: www.yukonalaska.com/glenora
Stikine RiverSong Cafe
Lodge • General Store • Cafe • Guided Boat Tours
Box 47, Telegraph Creek, BC V0J 2W0
Contact: Dan Pakula
Phone: 250-235-3196 Fax: 250-235-3196
E-Mail: info@stikineriversong.com
Web Page:
www.stikineriversong.com
Stikine View Lodge
Accommodations
General Delivery, Telegraph Creek, BC V0J 2W0
Phone: 250-235-3021 Fax: 250-235-3021
E-Mail: stikinelodge@aol.com
Up the Creek B&B
Accommodations
Box 83, Telegraph Creek, BC V0J 2W0
Phone: 250-235-3055
E-Mail: rickandbarb@telegraphcreek.com
Web Page: telegraphcreek.com
Tsayta Air
Fly-in Fishing and Hiking • Canoeing • Kayaking
General Delivery, Telegraph Creek, BC V0J 2W0
Phone: Telegraph Creek Base 250-235-3701 Ft. St. James home base 1-800-506-9831
Web Page: TsaytaAir.com
Shesley River Outfitters
Hunting • Fishing
Box 25, Telegraph Creek, BC V0J 2W0
Phone: 250 235 3395
E-Mail: info@shesleyriveroutfitters.com
Web Page: www.shesleyriveroutfitters.com
Tahltan Centre Ltd.
Groceries • Fuel
Phone: 250-235-3131