| In the remote interior of British Columbia, halfway | | | | kayaking, canoeing, etc. |
| between Williams Lake and the fishing village of Bella | | | | Are you looking for the Aurora Borealis or just a |
| Coola, lies the small community of Kleena Kleene. In | | | | stargazer? Our night skies are not interrupted by any |
| the heart of Tsilhqot'in territory and criss-crossed by | | | | ambient light! "On your own" activities include bird and |
| the Klinaklini and McClinchy Rivers, it is snuggled | | | | wildlife viewing, fishing, swimming, photography, looking |
| between Ts'ylo-s Park and Tweedsmuir Provincial | | | | for wildflowers, biking, nature walks, strolling along the |
| Park, offering many beautiful photographic | | | | Klinaklini River, sunrises, sunsets and stargazing, |
| opportunities. The Chilcotin (Tsilhqot'in) is an expansive | | | | exploring, practicing your rustic cooking skills, reading, |
| region renowned for its varied topography, abundant | | | | board games, or just plain relaxing and unwinding in an |
| wildlife and spectacular landscapes - from rolling fields | | | | atmosphere without traffic, industry, shopping malls, cell |
| to snowtopped mountain peaks, and grasslands to | | | | phones... |
| rainforests. Mt. Ts'yl-os is also known as Mt. Tatlow. | | | | Every summer Tatla Lake hosts a fun community |
| Perkins Peak is the northernmost part of the Pantheon | | | | gymkhana open to the public. |
| Range and is easily accessible by car nearly all the | | | | There are many annual rodeos in the Cariboo-Chilcotin. |
| way to the peak at 9250 feet. | | | | Most notably, the Williams Lake Stampede (June). |
| ACTIVITIES | | | | Other popular rodeos take place in Anahim Lake, |
| Have you planned your stay in Kleena Kleene to | | | | Riske Creek (July) Nemiah Valley (August), and Bella |
| explore our fabulous surroundings? There are many | | | | Coola (June). |
| hikes and sights in the area. Good fishing is from June 1 | | | | Check on the events calendar at for local activities |
| through mid September. The Klinaklini River offers | | | | and events taking place in communities from Riske |
| good fishing, and nearby One Eye Lake and Big Stick | | | | Creek to Bella Coola. |
| Lake are both good for fishing, boating, canoeing, and | | | | How to get here |
| even good swimming! | | | | Located along the Chilcotin Highway 20, 151 miles (242 |
| The turn off for Perkins Peak is about halfway west | | | | km) west of Williams Lake and 14 miles (23 km) west |
| of Tatla Lake, towards Miner Lake. Perkins Peak is the | | | | of the community of Tatla Lake. |
| natural landmark of the area and you can make its | | | | Kleena Kleene is: LAT 51* 59' 10" N LONG 124* 57' 50" |
| 9,250 ft summit in a day and still be back to your cabin | | | | W using UTM: 365129E and 5761273N |
| in time for dinner and a sunset. Wildflowers along the | | | | Vancouver to Williams Lake is 548 km (341 miles). |
| trails are spectacular around the second week of July | | | | From Williams Lake turn west onto the Chilcotin |
| and from this peak the views are excellent! Devote at | | | | Highway and travel 250 km (156 miles) to Kleena |
| least 4 hours to this drive/hike. | | | | Kleene. From Bella Coola travel the Chilcotin Highway |
| The Klinaklini Falls are just 7 km off hwy 20 a relatively | | | | 206 km (128 miles). |
| easy hike, but devote about 2 hours to this outing. This | | | | If you are coming by air, Pacific Coastal Air flies into |
| is bear territory. Be sure to take protection and be | | | | Anahim Lake twice a day. |
| "Bear Aware". Bring clothing for any extreme in | | | | If you are going to be staying with us for a while, or if |
| weather for while it may be very hot during the day, | | | | for any reason you need to stock up on some |
| summer nights can bring a frost. | | | | essentials and groceries, you'll want to stop in Tatla |
| There are many other hikes and easy trails in the area, | | | | Lake, Nimpo Lake or Anahim Lake, depending on the |
| but if you are interested in seeing the area from a | | | | direction from which you are travelling. It is always a |
| different perspective, make arrangements in advance | | | | good idea to have a full tank of fuel when you are |
| of your visit to take in flightseeing tours, horseback | | | | adventuring in the Chilcotin. Stop at the Redstone Gas |
| riding and extended alpine horseback trips, guided hikes, | | | | Bar around Chilanko Forks for the best price on fuel. |