Stikine Region

The Stikine Region is a large unincorporated area in northwestern British Columbia dominated by mountains and dense forests. Several major rivers flow through valleys, shaping both the landscape and how people move through the territory.

During the 1800s, the Stikine River became a vital trade and travel route as gold seekers pushed into the interior. This activity connected remote inland communities to coastal ports and left marks of a dynamic period in local history.

This region is the ancestral home of the Tahltan and Kaska Dena peoples, whose communities continue to live here today. Their deep ties to the land shape how the place feels and how people relate to its forests and rivers.

The territory has sparse settlement and limited services, so visitors should plan carefully before arriving. Small aircraft and riverboats are the main ways to reach the area, as road access is minimal.

The area holds a distinctive position as British Columbia's only unincorporated territory that sits outside the standard regional district system. It operates under direct provincial government oversight instead of following the typical municipal structure.

Location: British Columbia

Shares border with: Juneau, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Peace River Regional District, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Yakutat City and Borough, Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Skagway Municipality, Haines Borough

GPS coordinates: 59.46667,-130.87861

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56