Tse'k'wa National Historic Site

Info★ Notable🏛️ Public · Activity / Experience📍 Charlie Lake$$$

★ Notable · worth the detour

Dane-zaa cave site above Charlie Lake with 12,500 years of history; National Historic Site.

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Tse'k'wa National Historic Site is a Dane-zaa gathering place near Charlie Lake with over 12,500 years of living history, designated a National Historic Site by Parks Canada in 2019 and collaboratively owned by Doig River, Prophet River, and West Moberly First Nations. The heart of the site is a cave perched on a cliff above the Peace Valley, accessible via a 230 m interpretive trail through a landscape that includes a traditional healing garden and land-based cultural experiences. The site won the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference Indigenous Operator or Experience Award, recognizing its authenticity and contribution to Dane-zaa cultural resilience.

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✓Washrooms

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Bike parkingShowers (drop-in or fee)Café or food on siteWater without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-FiE-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike

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Kid-friendly

Time to allow: Short visit

Planning: Walk-up, no booking needed

Indigenous