Gitxaala Nii Luutiksm/Kitkatla Conservancy is located on Porcher Island south west of Prince Rupert. The terrain of Gitxaala Nii Luutiksm/Kitkatla Conservancy is low-lying with many small islands and inlets.
The conservancy protects a wide range of marine and terrestrial resources that have a long history of use by Indigenous peoples. Marine resources include seaweed, cockle, salmon, and, herring roe-on-kelp harvesting, high value waterfowl habitat, and a grey whale rubbing beach.
Terrestrial resources include rare pebbly/sandy beaches and coastal forests. Kitkatla Inlet has high recreational values for boating, kayaking, camping, fishing, and diving.
Prince Rupert Visitor Centre
100 First Avenue West
Prince Rupert, British Columbia V8J 1A8
Phone: 250-624-5637
Fax: 250-627-8009
Toll-free: 1-800-667-1994
visitprincerupert.com
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Wilderness camping is allowed, but please tread lightly and respect the biological kingdom. No facilities are provided. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. Marine access only.
Excellent tidal water fishing opportunities for salmon and groundfish. Please consult the appropriate non-tidal fishing regulations for more information. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate license. Fishing licenses are available for purchase in Kitimat and Prince Rupert.
This conservancy is open to hunting during lawful hunting seasons. Please check the BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information.
The Conservancy is located adjacent to Kitkatla/Gitxaala and 55 km southwest of Prince Rupert; the communities of Oona River and Hunts Inlet, located on Porcher Island, are also nearby. Access to the conservancy is primarily by boat and there are a number of sheltered inlets suitable for anchoring. For information on ferry and float plane schedules contact the Gitxaala Nation at 250-848-2214.
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.