Mount Edziza Provincial Park Travel Guide

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Nestled in the remote wilderness of northern British Columbia, Mount Edziza Provincial Park is a true hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This vast park spans over 230,000 hectares and is home to one of the most unique volcanic landscapes in the world. Its awe-inspiring beauty and untouched wilderness make it a must-visit destination for those looking to escape the crowds and experience the true splendor of nature.

The centerpiece of Mount Edziza Provincial Park is the majestic Mount Edziza itself, a dormant volcano that rises over 2,700 meters above sea level. The mountain is surrounded by a stunning landscape of lava fields, ancient glaciers, alpine meadows, and serene lakes, creating a breathtaking scenery that will leave visitors in awe. The volcanic activity in the park has also given birth to an array of fascinating geological formations, including hot springs, fumaroles, and unique mineral deposits, adding to the park's allure.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Mount Edziza Provincial Park offers a wide range of activities to enjoy. Hiking is a popular choice, with numerous trails winding through the park, each offering its own unique vistas and challenges. Whether you're an experienced backpacker looking for a multi-day adventure or a casual day hiker seeking a scenic stroll, there are hiking options for every level of fitness and interest.

Fishing is another popular activity in the park, with several lakes and rivers teeming with trout and salmon. Anglers can cast their lines in search of the perfect catch while surrounded by the pristine beauty of the park. Canoeing and kayaking are also great ways to explore the tranquil lakes and rivers, providing an opportunity to immerse oneself in the serenity of nature.

Camping is available within the park, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the wilderness experience. From basic backcountry campsites to more developed campgrounds with amenities, there are options to suit every camping style. Falling asleep under a canopy of stars and waking up to the sound of birds chirping is an unforgettable experience that awaits those who choose to spend a night in Mount Edziza Provincial Park.

Alternative names: Elevation: 5174 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 57°34'59"N, 130°40'0"W

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Mount Edziza Provincial Park Attractions - What to See and Explore

Mount Edziza Provincial Park offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Mount Edziza, Sidas Cone, Eve Cone, Armadillo Peak. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Volcano
Mount Edziza
Mount Edziza is a stratovolcano in the Stikine Country of northwestern British Columbia, Canada. The volcano and the surrounding area are protected within Mount Edziza Provincial Park.
Volcano
Sidas Cone
Sidas Cone is a cinder cone on the Big Raven Plateau at the northern end of Mount Edziza Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada.
Volcano
Eve Cone
Eve Cone is a well-preserved black cinder cone on the Big Raven Plateau, British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the 30 cinder cones on the flanks of the massive shield volcano of Mount Edziza that formed in the year 700, making it one of the most recent eruptions on the Big Raven Plateau and in Canada.

Volcano
Armadillo Peak
Armadillo Peak is a 7.5-million-year-old caldera, located about 3 km north of Bourgeaux Creek and northeast of Raspberry Pass, British Columbia, Canada.
Volcano
Exile Hill
Exile Hill is an isolated hill in the Spectrum Range of northern British Columbia, Canada, located southeast of Mess Lake. It lies at the southern end of Mount Edziza Provincial Park.
Volcano
Cartoona Peak
Cartoona Peak is a volcanic peak in northern British Columbia, Canada, located just southeast of Coffee Crater in Mount Edziza Provincial Park.
Volcano
Spectrum Range
The Spectrum Range, formerly called the Spectrum Mountains and the Rainbow Mountains, is a subrange of the Tahltan Highland in the Stikine Country of northwestern British Columbia, 20 km west of the Stewart-Cassiar Highway, south of Mount Edziza and north of the Arctic Lake Plateau.
Volcano
Cache Hill
Cache Hill is a cinder cone in northern British Columbia, Canada. It is thought to have last erupted in the Holocene period. Once used as an airdrop for food and supplies by the Geophysical Survey of Canada, hence its name, it is located north of Raspberry Pass in Mount Edziza Provincial Park.
Area
Northern transitional alpine forests
Northern transitional alpine forests is a temperate coniferous forest ecoregion in the northwestern interior of British Columbia, as defined by the World Wildlife Fund categorization system.
Volcano
Nahta Cone
Nahta Cone is a cinder cone in northern British Columbia, Canada, located 69 km southwest of Tatogga, 9 km north of Wetalth Ridge and south of Telegraph Creek. It lies in the southwestern corner of Mount Edziza Provincial Park.
Volcano
Cocoa Crater
Cocoa Crater is a cinder cone in the Stikine Country of northwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is located 38 km southeast of Telegraph Creek and 8 m southwest of Mount Edziza.
Volcano
Snowshoe Lava Field
The Snowshoe Lava Field is a volcanic field associated with the Mount Edziza volcanic complex in northern British Columbia, Canada. It is on the southern end of the Big Raven Plateau and is an area of young lava flows.
Hot springs
Mess Lake Lava Field
The Mess Lake Lava Field is a volcanic field associated with the Mount Edziza volcanic complex of the Northern Cordilleran Volcanic Province in northwestern British Columbia, Canada.
Volcano
Ice Peak
Ice Peak is a stratovolcano, located 39 km west of Tatogga and 3 km south of Mount Edziza, British Columbia, Canada. It overlaps the 7.5-million-year-old Armadillo Peak.
Volcano
Outcast Hill
Outcast Hill is an isolated hill in northern British Columbia, Canada, located southeast of Mess Lake. It lies at the southern end of Mount Edziza Provincial Park.
Volcano
Pillow Ridge
Pillow Ridge is a ridge of the Tahltan Highland in northern British Columbia, Canada, located southeast of Telegraph Creek. It extends northwest from Mount Edziza in Mount Edziza Provincial Park.
Volcano
Tadekho Hill
Tadekho Hill is an isolated hill in the Northern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, located 64 km southwest of Tatogga and 10 km southwest of Kitsu Peak. It lies at the southwestern end of Mount Edziza Provincial Park.
Volcano
Williams Cone
Williams Cone is a satellite cone of Mount Edziza, located 36 km east of Telegraph Creek. It lies just off the northern edge of the Tencho Icefield and is one of the many postglacial cinder cones that lie on the Mount Edziza volcanic complex.
Lake
Mess Lake
Mess Lake is a lake in Mount Edziza Provincial Park northern British Columbia, Canada. It is an expansion of Mess Creek.

Day trips

Mount Edziza Provincial Park – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Mount Edziza Provincial Park, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Mount Edziza volcanic complex, Grand Canyon of the Stikine, Maitland Volcano (Todagin Wildlife Management Area).

9.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Edziza volcanic complex
The Mount Edziza volcanic complex is a large and potentially active north-south trending complex volcano in Stikine Country, northwestern British Columbia, Canada, located 38 kilometres southeast of the small community of Telegraph Creek.
35 milesN
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Grand Canyon of the Stikine
The Grand Canyon of the Stikine is a 72-kilometre stretch of the Stikine River in northern British Columbia, Canada. It has been compared to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. The canyon is home to a large population of mountain goats and other wildlife.
38 milesE
Volcano
Maitland Volcano, Todagin Wildlife Management Area
Maitland Volcano is a heavily eroded shield volcano in the Northern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 83 km southeast of the small community of Telegraph Creek in what is now the Klappan Range of the northern Skeena Mountains.
17 milesE
National park
Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park
Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located at the south end of Kinaskan Lake along the Stewart-Cassiar Highway near Mowdade Lake and southeast of Mount Edziza.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Mount Edziza Provincial Park?

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