Plan Ta Chila/Boya Lake Park north of Dease Lake with lake camping, canoe and kayak rentals, warm swimming, short trails, fishing licences, and hunting limits.
Ta Chila Park, also known as Boya Lake Park, is about 150 kilometres north of Dease Lake on Highway 37, reached by a two-kilometre access road east of the highway. BC Parks describes scenic camping and water recreation on Boya Lake, known for superb clarity, aquamarine colour, islands, and bays.
The park sits on the Liard Plain, shaped by glaciers into eskers, drumlins, pothole lakes, and marl-bottomed water.
Why Visit Ta Chila/Boya Lake Park
Boya Lake is one of the north’s rare warm swimming lakes and a standout paddling destination. Canoes and kayaks can explore many islands and bays, and BC Parks notes rentals are available through the park operator. The day-use area has a dock for swimming.
Two short 1.5-kilometre interpretive walking trails suit families: Lakeshore Trail from the north end of the campground and Beaver Lodge Trail near the boat launch. Wildlife may include moose, beaver, mountain goat, Osborne caribou, waterfowl, and songbirds.
Things To Do
Camp, swim without lifeguards, canoe, kayak, rent paddling gear when available, fish for lake char, round whitefish, burbot, northern suckers, and sculpins, walk the interpretive trails, cycle on roads and designated bike trails, and hunt only when open.
Planning Notes
Buy a freshwater fishing licence before entering the Highway 37 corridor because internet and printer access can be limited. Keep pets leashed and out of beach areas and buildings. E-bikes are not allowed on trails. The park is closed to hunting from April 1 to September 30, and firearms are prohibited within 400 metres of the campground access road and service yard road at all times.