Teslin

The community of Teslin is one of the small villages located in the Southern Lakes region of the Yukon Territory in Canada. The village is located at the 1244 kilometre marker (804 mi.) of the Alaska Highway - where Teslin Lake meets with the Nisutlin River.

The community of Teslin is situated at an elevation of 672 metres above sea level. In the distance are 3 peaks named the Dawson Peaks which rise to an elevation of 1981 metres. Nearby are more mountains, lakes and rivers to explore like Squanga Lake, Teslin River, Hall Lake, Judas Mountain and Daylayee Lake.

Teslin is the original home of the Tlingit First Nation people. During the Gold Rush of 1898 Teslin began to establish itself as a community with an influx of new people arriving in the region via the Klondike Trail. The Hudson Bay Company, soon later, set up a Trading Post. Then In the 1940s the Alaska Highway connected Teslin with the rest of the world and all life changed.

Today, the small village of Teslin is a historical, recreation and transportation destination for travelers exploring the Alaska Highway. Therefore the community provides many services important for travelers like a gas station, airport, post office, police, accommodations, tours, ATM, restaurants, attractions and a general store.

The village is launching boat for recreational adventures like fishing, canoeing, wildlife watching and boating. There is a boat launch on the northern end of the Nisutlin River bridge accessing Teslin Lake. The Nisutlin River Wildlife Area, where the river and lake meet, there is a network of waterways ideal for birdwatching and wildlife viewing.

In the village of Teslin are a few attractions to visit exploring the history of the First Nation people. There is the George Johnstone Museum and the Tlingit Heritage Centre. The centre is a historical journey exploring the last two hundred years of the Tlingit culture and traditions. There are artifacts, photos and a collection of masks.

Teslin is also the sight of an engineering delight. The Alaska Highway bridge near Teslin is the longest working bridge on the entire Alaska Highway. The steel 7 arch bridge crosses the Nisutlin River and Teslin Lake.