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'Ksan Historical Village and Museum
A historical Indian village and museum in Hazelton, in northern British Columbia, Canada. Tours of traditional native totems, First Nations houses, and artifacts. Native Gitxsan performances and dance shows of BC and Canadian history for tourists and travelers. Send an Email (3)
 1 250 842-5544
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Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site
Gitwangak Battle Hill is widely remembered for its fierce warrior chief, Nekt, and the violent tribal battles that took place here two centuries ago. Occupied during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, this fortified village was known as Kitwanga Fort and, perched on a small hill overlooking the river, had an excellent vantage point over the Kitwanga River Valley and famous Kitwankul Grease Trail. In bear skin armour, Nekt fought nearby villages to gain control of profitable trade routes in the region. When this fearsome chief’s reign came to an end with his death in battle, the Gitwangak people abandoned the hilltop fort, moving 6km (3.7 mi) south to Gitwangak Village around the early 1830’s. Visitors to this nearby site can view an impressive stand of totem poles telling the story of Kitwanga Fort and Nekt’s life, the oldest collection of totem poles in their original village context in British Columbia.
A short self-guided trail to the top of Gitwangak Battle Hill leaves from the parking lot off Kitwanga North Road. The trail features interpretive panels and offers an excellent view from the top. Allow about half an hour for the round trip.
Address: Kitwanga North Rd, off Hwy 37 at the Kitwanga Junction, Kitwanga BC CAN
Send an Email 1 250 550-8818
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Mamalilaculla
Mamalilaculla, an abandoned Kwakwaka'waka village near the mouth of Knight Inlet in the Broughton Archipelago is popular with kayakers and the region's explorers as an example of traditional cedar buildings by the Kwakwaka'waka First Nation peoples.
Address: . Knight Inlet BC CAN
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Kitamaat Village
The traditional home of the Haisla peoples, now comprised mainly of members of the Tsimshian and Kwakiutl nations, Kitmaat Village offers a singular view into the life of the first people of British Columbia. The Village preserves several totem poles, racing canoes, examples of elaborate ritual dress and a First Nations art gallery. Near the village there have been several documented sightings of Canada's most elusive resident, the Sasquatch. |
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Old Hazelton
Lined with false-fronted buildings, dry-docked sternwheelers and cut through by hearty boardwalks, Old Hazelton is a trip back in time to the days of the horse-and-buggy, gun fights and untamed and unknown wilderness. |
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Kispiox Village
A common meeting place for the Gitksan people, Kispiox Village is located along Skeena River and is home to many totem poles carved by talented First Nations artists. Totem poles illustrate ancient tales and folklore, and were created for aesthetic and cultural purposes.
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Thorsen Creek Petroglyphs
Located about eight kilometres west of Hagensborg, the Thorsen Creek Petroglyphs are a collection of 100 First Nations rock carvings and drawings dating back thousands of years. The pictographs were patiently carved out of the bedrock using stone tools, sticks, and even fingers, and represent human and animal life and the power of nature. Some surmise the Easter Islanders may have originated from the area, as the images closely resemble those found on the Polynesian Island.
Address: Bella Coola Highway Hagensborg BC Canada
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Norwegian Heritage House
The Bella Coola Valley was settled by Norwegians who found the landscape to be similar to their own - lots of fjords! The Norwegian Heritage House was built in the early 1900s by Andrew Svisdahl, and is maintained in the style of a typical Norwegian home, and offers a picture of life a century ago. |
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Mackenzie Rock
Mackenzie Rock, located 50 km (31 m) west of Bella Coola in the Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park, marks the completion of the Scottish explorer's voyage across North America in 1793, the first recorded crossing of its kind. Mackenzie's inscription was originally done in red dye but today is engraved on the rock which can only be reached by boat.
Address: Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park Bella Coola BC CAN
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North Pacific Historic Fishing Village
Learn about the salmon cannery industry through guided tours and live demonstrations at the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village. The village has been declared a National Historical Site, built in 1889.
Address: 1889 Skeena Dr. Port Edward BC Canada V0V 1G0
Send an Email 1 250 628-3538
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Kitimat Visitor Info Centre
Located with the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, this information centre can provide visitors to Kitimat with a maps and information regarding areas of interest, accommodation, history, tours and trails.
Address: 2109 Forest Ave. Kitimat BC CAN V8C 2G7
Send an Email 1 250 632-6294
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