Ecstall-Spoksuut Conservancy

Highlights in this conservancy

Ecstall-Spoksuut Conservancy was established as part of government’s land use decision for the North Coast planning area. The Ecstall River is a highly productive watershed with important salmon spawning habitat and five species of trout.

Spoksuut is important historically as a meeting place between upper Skeena and Coastal First Nations. The community of Port Essignton was established here during the steamwheeler days, when it was the site of the largest settlement in the region with over 3,000 citizens, three hotels and five canneries.

This conservancy contains important First Nations’ cultural, spiritual and heritage values. It is accessible by river boat.

Know before you go

Advisories

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

The conservancy is located approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Prince Rupert.

Things to do

Hunting

Hunting is permitted in this park.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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