A short 20-minute drive south from Port Clements will bring you to Tllaal | Tlell. The Tllaal Gandlaay | Tlell River winds over 55 kilometres inland. Plentiful salmon return to spawn and support residents, just as they did when the site was a bustling Haida village, several thousand years old. Several house foundations | daa.a are only around 150 years old; a testament to the area’s natural wealth. These houses were classic monumental cedar structures. In summer, Haida gathered in the area before departing for the mainland in canoe armadas. Today gorgeous shorelines, old-growth forests, rich rivers and beautiful birds draw beachcombers, hikers, fishers and birders alike.

Tllaal | Tlell

  • Old wooden shipwreck on a sandy beach with ocean in the background under a blue sky.

    Explore

    More serious hikers can access East Beach Trail on the Tllaal Gandlaay's | Tlell River's north shore. You can also settle for the day hike through old-growth to the shipwreck along Pesuta Trail. The Anvil Trail will take you through flourishing rainforest along the Tllaal Gandlaay's | Tlell River's southern banks.

  • A small wooden restaurant or diner with colorful signs on the exterior wall, located in a forested area with trees in the background. A black SUV is parked in front of the building.

    Amenities

    Hungry hikers can enjoy fine dining at a restaurant and bar along the Tllaal Gandlaay | Tlell River. Sleepy ones can rest at a lodge resort, choose from several bed and breakfasts, or settle in at the Misty Meadows provincial campground. The next morning the local coffee house will get you started off right. To remember your adventures, a few artisanal stores and studios will connect you with talented local artists.

Wooden hut and tall trees at a forest entrance

Camping In Tllaal | Tlell

Misty Meadows Campground is open year round, however full services and fees are in effect from June 1 to September 30. There is no internet service at this campground. Reservations are not available. Vehicle accessible campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. As in most BC Parks, the maximum stay permitted is 14 days per calendar year. Misty Meadows Campground has pit toilets, no flush toilets, and one accessible outhouse. The is a sheltered kitchen area with a wood stove, but you must bring your own firewood or purchase in the park. Do not cut down any trees or branches from the forest around the campground (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act).

Hiking in Tllaal | tlell

Walk through time on the Anvil trail where you can experience a forest in various stages of life. Adventure onto East Beach and by walking along the Tll.aal Gandlaay | Tlell River and heading north up the beach past the Pesuta Shipwreck.

Don’t Miss

See the Tlell Stone Circle and incredible jewellery & gifts at Crystal Cabin.

If you have with you, stop in at Richardson Ranch for veterinary care and feed supplies.

Don’t miss the festivals out in Tllaal | Tlell - the Tlell Fall Fair (earliest in BC) and the awesome Edge of the World Music Festival.

Stop in at Sitka Studio for art, gifts, books, and more.

Looking for food? Check out the delicious Crow’s Nest Cafe & Country Store.

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