Teslin has a population of approximately 450. The name Teslin is taken from the Tlingit word Teslintoo, meaning, “long narrow water”. Teslin Lake is 92 miles long. There is a Day-use area, picnic tables and boat launch at the north end of Nisutlin Bay Bridge. The Nisutlin Bay Bridge is the longest water span on the Alaska Highway at 584metres/1,916 feet.
In the late 1800s gold seekers traveled up the Stikine River from Wrangell, Alaska, then trekked 150 miles overland from Telegraph Creek to the headwaters of Teslin Lake where they constructed crude boats. Then they sailed over the lake and down the Teslin and Yukon Rivers to Dawson City and the gold fields. The first known permanent settlement of Teslin was in 1904 when a trading post was established to serve the Tlingit Indians. Teslin’s economy is still based on traditional hunting, trapping and fishing, although tourism is playing an increasingly important role. There are several businesses in Teslin that cater to the visitor.
Teslin is also home to The George Johnston Museum; an amazing collection of photographs and historical memorabilia.

Information/Emergency
Emergency Medical clinic 867-390-4444; RCMP 867-390-5555.

Hotels

Nisutlin Trading Post & Motel clean, comfortable, reasonably priced rooms with a number of amenities including, satellite TV and phones. 867-390-2521

Yukon Motel on the shore of the beautiful Nisutlin Bay in Teslin. Lakeshore RV Park with exceptional views of the surrounding scenery. Motel rooms, Souvenir Shop, Northern Wildlife Gallery, licensed Restaurant & Gas Station. Reservations:867-390-2575 Office: 867-390-2443

Camping

Yukon Motel RV Park is a full service RV park on the shores of Teslin Lake. This is a Good Sam park with 40 pull throughs, 20/30 amp hook-ups. fishing charters are available. 867-390-2575

Shopping

Nisutlin Trading Post has a little bit of everything. Groceries, bakery, fresh produce and dairy as well as hardware, camping gear, fishing tackle and licenses. Enjoy some soft ice cream. ATM & pay phone. The service station has unleaded, premium, diesel and propane. On the Alaska Highway on the left if you are headed north. 867-390-2521

Things To Do

George Johnston Museum. is located on the Alaska Highway, 1 km west of the Nisutlin Bay Bridge. It is named after a venerated Tlingit elder, trapper, fur trader, entrepreneur and photographer. Through his photographs and colourful exhibits of traditional Tlingit regalia and artifacts you can experience the story of the Inland Tlingit. Open Mid-May to September 1st 7 days a week 9 am to 5 pm  (867) 390-2550

Northern Wildlife Gallery in the Yukon Motel is a beautiful log building that houses an incredibly informative and educational display of many species of Yukon Wildlife in their natural habitat.

The Teslin Tlingit Heritage Center Explore Tlingit culture and art at this award-winning centre. Cultural demonstrations occur daily; purchase authentic Tlingit crafts at the gift shop. Open daily June 1 to September 1. 3km west of Teslin on the Alaska Highway overlooking Teslin Lake.