Teslin Travel Guide

Welcome to Teslin!

Home of the Teslin Tlingit First Nation group, Teslin is a lakeside community located on the Alaska Highway at Teslin Lake. With its numerous waterways, Teslin and the surrounding areas offer prime watersports action including canoeing, kayaking and power boating. Several campgrounds in the region also provide recreational opportunities such as fishing and hiking in the summer, and snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Nature enthusiasts can make a day trip out to the Nisutlin River Delta, a national wildlife area known for its birdwatching. Learn more about the Aboriginal community at the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre, showcasing cultural artifacts and displays, or visit the George Johnston Museum, featuring photographs by the respected Tlingit elder George Johnston. An impressive sight, the Nisutlin Bay Bridge spans 584 m (1916 ft), making it the longest bridge on the Alaska Highway.