You can have your own private beach! There is 305 square miles of Atlin Lake to explore!
  • Hike Monarch Mountain for a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire Atlin valley
  • Rent a gold pan and shovel (at the Museum) and go to the public gold panning claim on Spruce Creek to pan your own gold
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  • Enjoy a guided nature tour at the warm springs with Monkeyflower Adventures
  • Hike Ruby Mountain, a 10,000 year old volcano.
  • Bring or rent a mountain bike for a challenging or a relaxing ride
  • Enjoy a picnic at the natural Warm Springs. A great place for the children to safely play in the water. The area has many interesting types of flora and fauna not seen anywhere else in the area
  • Visit Pine Creek Falls, an overlooked beauty spot
  • Relax at the Como Lake day-use recreation area
  • Camp at Surprise, McDonald or Palmer Lake Campgrounds
  • Curling is one of Atlin's favourite indoor winter activities

  • Day and overnight trips by snowmobile
  • Did you know that Atlin has the world's most awesome snowmobile hill climb? Straight up the front of Atlin Mountain - right to the very top!
  • Hook up a local dog team and go for the ride of your life!
  • Chop a hole in the ice and try your hand at ice fishing
  • Cross country skiing on endless miles of untouched pristine snow
  • Heli-skiing and heli-boarding on untouched mountain powder
  • Family events at Atlin's annual Fun Days Winter Carnival in March
  • Polar Bear Swim through a hole in the Atlin Lake Ice! Frigid in the extreme!
  • Winter camping anywhere
  • Curling at the Atlin Recreation Centre
  • Skating at the school rink. Good ice with sideboards and Zamboni.
  • Walking on the ice - anywhere out on the lakes
  • Participate in the Teresa Island Quest at the end of March
  • In Town

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    Atlin Wildlife

    Things to See and Do in Atlin
      Wilderness and Adventure Tours
     In Town
    On the Lakes
    Out of Town
    In the Winter
    Natural Attractions
    Historical Walking Tour
    Books About Atlin
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    Photo: Fran Newall
    Or....charter an airplane for a sightseeing trip!
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    On the Lakes
    Out of Town
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    In the Winter
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    Visit also our Boating page or our Fishing page
    See also our Wintersport
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    Last updated May 14, 2004

    Photo: Fran Newall
    Photo: Fran Newall