Maxtaktsm’aa/Union Passage Conservancy protects intertidal and marine environments, fish and wildlife habitat in the Hecate Lowlands and North Coast Fjords Ecosection. Access to this area is usually made by boat and the conservancy provides safe and scenic anchorage for boaters travelling along the Inside Passage.
Conservancy Size: 2,519 ha
Wilderness camping is allowed, but 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 licence. Fishing licences are available for purchase in Kitimat and Prince Rupert.
This conservancy is open to hunting during lawful hunting seasons. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
Maxtaktsm’aa/Union Passage Conservancy is only accessible by boat or float plane and is located approximately 15 km SW of Hartley Bay and 90 km SW of Kitimat.It is located between Grenville Channel and Squally Channel and also between Farrant Island and Pitt Island.
Visitor Information Centre:
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/
e-mail: info@tourismkitimat.ca
phone: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
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