Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Provincial Park encompasses over 698,000 acres of rugged wilderness in northern British Columbia. The park covers the unique Spatsizi Plateau and parts of the Skeena Mountains, characterized by broad lava plateaus, rolling hills, deep river valleys, and alpine meadows. The ecology is pristine, home to some of Canada’s most significant populations of mountain caribou, wild sheep, moose, and bears, including grizzly and black bears. The park’s river systems, including the Spatsizi and Stikine Rivers, support rich fish habitat notable for salmon runs. Historically, the area has been used by the Tahltan First Nation and other Indigenous peoples for centuries for hunting and gathering. Outdoor recreation focuses mainly on wilderness backcountry activities such as multi-day hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and fly-in fishing. Due to its remote location, the park is accessible primarily by floatplane, helicopter, or rugged logging roads, attracting only the most prepared and self-sufficient visitors. Major highlights include the stunning Spatsizi River valley, the ancient lava flows that blanket parts of the plateau, and extensive untouched river corridors. Visitors come here to experience solitude, witness seasonal migrations of wildlife, and enjoy a true wilderness setting far from developed infrastructure. The park’s limited facilities emphasize backcountry camping with no designated developed campgrounds, making it ideal for experienced outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape into one of British Columbia's wildest landscapes.
