Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is an administrative division in northwestern British Columbia that brings together several towns and rural communities. The territory encompasses varied landscapes and serves as the governance structure for this remote region.

This administrative region was established in 1968 under provincial legislation to govern the northwestern territories. The district expanded over time as new communities became part of its administrative structure.

The district population includes 57.93 percent European heritage residents and 35.99 percent Indigenous peoples, reflecting the regional demographic composition in British Columbia.

The region spans a large area with different communities that vary in accessibility depending on travel methods and seasons. Visitors should plan for flexibility since distances between towns can be substantial and conditions change throughout the year.

The district maintains authority over Thornhill, which stands as the largest unincorporated community in the region with more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Location: British Columbia

Shares border with: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, North Coast Regional District, Central Coast Regional District, Stikine Region, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Wrangell, Petersburg Borough

Website: https://rdks.bc.ca

GPS coordinates: 55.00000,-129.00000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08