Did you know? The McLeans helped protect what you will be exploring when Tsylos became a provincial park in 1994—good call, BC.

Did you know? Our rides and trails are built for experienced riders—ask us if you’re unsure.

Did you know? Chilko Lake is Canada’s largest high-elevation freshwater lake.

Did you know? Bull trout will ambush a rainbow already on your line.

Tip: we are at 3,800 ft (1,000 m), in the mountains and weather changes fast—pack warm layers.

Did you know? The Chilko River is one of BC’s top sockeye runs—4.3 million fish in 2025.

Did you know? “Chilko” means blue water in the local First Nations language.

Fun fact: The McLean family has been offering guided adventures at Chilko Lake since 1957.  We got this.

Did you know? “Ts’ylos” means “the man who became a mountain.”

Did you know? We’re truly off-grid—the nearest grocery store is 180 miles away.

Fun fact: Our jet boats are built snag-free for smoother casting and more space.

Did you know? Every ride is different—including one to a 6,500 ft summit.

Did you know? We implemented the first catch and release program over 30 years ago before it was a thing. Catch-and-release with barbless hooks is fun and ensures a healthy trout population. This is one reason we are an Orvis endorsed Lodge.

Did you know? We operate the biggest boat on Chilko Lake—a 26’ Hewescraft Alaska Sea Runner, for a comfortable experience.

Did you know, we are in the middle of the largest concentration of Grizzly Bears in Canada. The returning salmon bring the bears back to Chilko starting late August.