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Teslin

View of Teslin.
Teslin is situated on the Traditional Territory of the Teslin Tlingit Council.

Located at the confluence of Teslin Lake and the mouth of the Nisutlin River, Teslin boasts great potential for water recreation such as boating, fishing and paddling.

The village is also an active tourism hub with lots of visitors stopping over in the summer months while driving the Alaska Highway. The community offers with accommodations, convenience stores, a bank and other services. 

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.
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.
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.

Quick facts

Population: 490

Distance to Whitehorse: 183 km

Did you know? George Johnston Museum and Heritage Park is a must-see Teslin attraction named after the venerated Tlingit elder, trapper, fur trader, entrepreneur and photographer.

Village of Teslin website
Teslin community statistics
Teslin community services
Map of Teslin