Big Lake / Delgi Chosh (Nemiah)

Site Description: Big Lake is situated in the low, rolling, forested hills of the Chilcotin plateau and provides spectacular scenic views of Mt. Tatlow (Ts'yl-os)and the Coast Mountains. Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular activity at this destination. INDIGENOUS TERRITORY: Big Lake is situated within the declared aboriginal title lands of the Tsilhqot'in (pronounced "sil-ko-teen") Nation and caretaker area of the Xeni Gwet'in First Nation. The Tsilhqot'in people refer to this area as Delgi Chosh, loosely translated to mean "swan feathers". Source: Tsilhqot'in National Government

Driving Directions: From Williams Lake, follow Hwy 20 for approximately 90 km to "Lee's Corner" at Hanceville. Turn left/south onto Big Creek Road (700 Road). Follow Big Creek Road (700 Road) about 5 km and turn right onto Taseko Road, following signage to Stone (Yunesit'in) and Nemaiah Valley. Eventually this road joins the 900 Road at about the 913 km marker. The Big Lake Recreation Site is located at about 71 km on the 900 / Taseko Road.