Lucy Islands Conservancy

Special Notes

A few things to remember to ensure everyone’s visit is enjoyable:

• Stay on the boardwalk and trail at all times to protect the seabirds and nesting burrows from disturbance.
• Numerous archaeological sites exist on Lucy Islands. It is an offence to disturb or remove material from these sites. Learn about the archaeological sites from the signs along the boardwalk.
• No fresh water is available on Lucy Islands, so users need to bring their own.
• There is one outhouse and a tent pad in the conservancy. Please utilise the facilities to avoid impacts to the auklet nesting burrows.
• No domestic pets are allowed on Lucy Islands to protect the seabirds from disturbance.
• No fires allowed after dark between March and September because the nocturnal birds are disoriented by light.
• Keep fires below tide line and collect wood from the beach.
• No motorized vehicles on the Islands.
• Consult the fishing regulations if you plan to fish.
• Keep Lucy Islands clean! Pick up garbage and pack all litter out.

• History: Lucy Islands Conservancy was designated as a conservancy on June 27, 2008 following recommendations from the North Coast Land and Resource Management Plan. The conservancy provides good opportunities for beach combing, fishing and wildlife viewing.
• Cultural Heritage: The conservancy is in the asserted traditional territories of the Coast Tsimshian which includes both the Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams First Nations. Specifically, the area is within the traditional territory of the Gitwilgyoots. The Gitwilgyoots (people of the kelp) are one of nine tribes that make up the Coast Tsimshian First Nations. They are also members of the hereditary organization known as the Allied Tsimshian Tribes. 
  The conservancy is important in providing Coast Tsimshian people with food, medicine, raw materials, cultural items and goods as a part of their economy. The conservancy is considered part of the Coast Tsimshian people’s “breadbasket.” 
  Use the below links for more information or to contact these First Nations. 
  
  • Metlakatla Stewardship Office 
    P.O. Box 224 
    Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P6 
    Phone: 250-628-3201 
    Fax: 250-628-9259
  • Lax Kw’alaams Band Office 
    206 Shashaak 
    Port Simpson, BC V0V 1H0 
    Phone: 250-625-3293 
    Fax: 250-625-3246
  • Collaborative Management Agreements: Protected area collaborative management agreements have been reached between the Ministry of Environment and both the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation and Metlakatla First Nation . These agreements establish a framework for the governments of the Coast Tsimshian and the Province of British Columbia to collaborate on the planning and management of protected areas.
• Wildlife: Lucy Islands support a globally significant population of rhinoceros auklets, with approximately 26,000 nesting pairs recorded, representing about 5% of the global population. The auklets primarily nest on the perimeter of the vegetated islands, up to 120 metres inland. Nationally significant concentrations of pigeon guillemots also breed on the island. Other species nesting on the islands include glaucous-winged gulls, black oystercatcher and bald eagle. 
  Humpback whales, killer whales, Dall’s porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea lions and harbour seals can also be seen in the adjacent marine waters.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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.