Portraits des collectivités

Teslin

Teslin se trouve sur le territoire traditionnel du Conseil des Tlingits de Teslin. 

Située à l’embouchure de la rivière Nisutlin dans le lac Teslin, la localité de Teslin est un endroit idéal pour les loisirs nautiques comme la navigation de plaisance, la pêche et le canotage.

Le village est également un centre touristique actif où de nombreux visiteurs s’arrêtent pendant les mois d’été lorsqu’ils sillonnent la route de l’Alaska. La localité propose des hébergements, des dépanneurs, une banque et d’autres services. 

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The George Johnston museum is located in the community of Teslin along the Alaska Highway.
The George Johnston museum is located in the community of Teslin along the Alaska Highway.
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Scenery near Teslin shows rivers and mountains
Scenery near Teslin shows rivers and mountains
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Khàtìnas.àxh Community School in Teslin
Khàtìnas.àxh Community School in Teslin
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The Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre invites visitors to share in Tlingit culture by visiting exhibits, spending time with on-site cultural demonstrators and more.
The Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre invites visitors to share in Tlingit culture by visiting exhibits, spending time with on-site cultural demonstrators and more.
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A dugout canoe is piloted during Ha Kus Teyea Teslin Tlingit Celebrations, which are a marquee Tlingit cultural event.
A dugout canoe is paddled during Ha Kus Teyea Teslin Tlingit Celebrations. The community of Teslin sits along the northwest shore of Teslin Lake.
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Teslin friendship park
Teslin's Friendship Park is outside the municipal offices of the Village of Teslin, with a soccer field and skate park.

En bref

Population : 490 personnes

Distance de Whitehorse : 183 km 

Le saviez-vous? Le musée et parc patrimonial George-Johnston est une attraction incontournable de Teslin qui rend hommage à un Aîné tlingit vénéré qui a été trappeur, marchand de fourrures, entrepreneur et photographe.