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A scenic park surrounded by towering mountains in northern B.C. is now more accessible

Photo via @yourbcparks/Instagram

Open year-round to adventurers of all kinds, Tyhee Lake Park is a remarkable spot to add to your B.C. travel list, and it’s recently gotten a handful of notable upgrades.

Situated in the beautiful Bulkley Valley between the Hazelton Mountains and the Babine Range of the Skeena Mountains, you’ll have a hard time not being stunned by the jaw-dropping landscape.

The park contains a sandy beachfront on Tyhee Lake surrounded by a second-growth forest. Park-goers will find plenty of hiking, swimming, picnicking, and nature viewing opportunities around the lake, as well as paddleboarding options (rentals and a concession stand available during the summer months).

During the winter months, ice fishing and cross-country skiing are the highlights of visiting.

New accessibility upgrades

What’s new at Tyhee Lake Park? A lot of fantastic upgrades that will make this underrated beauty shine, according to BC Parks on Instagram.

“We’ve made some big changes to improve accessibility in the day-use area so more people can enjoy what makes this park so special.”

Among the upgrades are these new accessible features:

Accessible picnic tables
Accessible pathways connecting the parking lot to key features throughout the park, including the picnic area and sandy beach
Accessible bird-watching platform on the edge of the lake
Improved beach access, including an accessible beach mat in the summer months and easier access to the sand
Toilet building accessibility upgrades

Camping info

Vehicle-accessible camping (reservations are first-come, first-served) is available for $27 per party per night, with electrified sites an additional $7 per night, whether or not power is in use. The campground is private and secluded, with a large parking lot available for extra vehicles.

Campers also have access to a volleyball net and horseshoe pits.

Note that the entrance gate to the park is locked from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.

According to BC Parks, Tyhee Lake Park is situated near Telkwa, off Highway 16, 10 km east of Smithers. From Vancouver, it’s quite a ways away — more than a stone’s throw. But the natural beauty and improved accessibility of this park make it a great visit if you’re planning a road trip to the area.

Enjoy your visit!

Tyhee Lake Park

How to get there: Drive 12 hours and 40 minutes (1,139.9 km) from Vancouver via Cariboo Highway/BC-97 N and Yellowhead Highway W/BC-16 W to Tyhee Lake Park.

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