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(Redirected from Tsʼylos Provincial Park) Provincial park in British Columbia, Canada
Tsʼilʔos Provincial Park
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
A glaciated valley southeast of Chilko Lake in Tsʼilʔos Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Tsʼilʔos Provincial ParkMap showing the location of Tsʼilʔos Provincial ParkLocation of Tsʼilʔos Provincial Park in British Columbia
LocationCariboo RD, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityWilliams Lake
Coordinates51°09′00″N 123°59′00″W / 51.15000°N 123.98333°W / 51.15000; -123.98333
Area233,240 ha (900.5 sq mi)
Established12 February 1994
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsiteBC Parks Tsilos

Tsʼilʔos Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Tsʼilʔos (/ˈsaɪlɒs/ SY-loss; roughly [t͡sʼelʔos] in Chilcotin) is the official BC Parks designation for this provincial park, though sometimes it is written as "Tsʼil-os", "Tsʼyl-os", or "Tsylos". The "ʔ" in the name represents a glottal stop.

History

The park was established January 1994 after a five-year planning process was implemented to address long-standing conflicts between preservationist, resource extraction and First Nations interests. After decades of controversy, a consensus was reached among various conservation, logging, mining, tourism and public participants. Chief Roger William of the Xeni Gwet’in (Nemiah Indian Band) was very involved in the planning process and negotiations with the provincial government. The park is part of the traditional territory of the Xeni Gwet’in. Tsʼilʔos, also known as Mount Tatlow, dominates the park and gives it its name, and is spiritually significant to the Xeni Gwet’in. According to tradition, Tsʼilʔos keeps watch over the people of the Xeni and their territory. Pointing at or climbing Tsʼilʔos are considered disrespectful, and the Xeni Gwet’in believe that doing so will offend Tsʼilʔos, resulting in severe weather changes.

Conservation

The park aims to protect black bear, mule deer, moose, mountain goat, cougar, and beaver. Ecologically sensitive animal populations found in the area include California bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, fisher, wolverine, bald eagle, and amphibian species. Sockeye salmon spawn along the shores of Chilko Lake the centerpiece of the park. The adjacent lands are also important habitat for Vaux's swift, Peregrine falcon, and Townsend's big-eared bat.

Recreation

The following recreational activities are encouraged: camping, picnicking, hiking, mountaineering, swimming, kayaking, horseback riding expeditions, hunting trips and flyfishing.

Location

Located 160 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake, or 250 km north of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Size

233,240 hectares in size.

References

  1. "Protected Planet | TsʼilOs Park (a.k.a. Tsʼyl-os Park)". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  2. BC Geographical Names Information System

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