Kitselas Canyon, National historic site and canyon in Kitselas, Canada.
The canyon stretches along the Skeena River banks within Kitselas Indian Reserve Number One, featuring multiple archaeological remains and natural rock formations.
The site contains evidence of 5000 years of Aboriginal history, including two permanent Tsimshian villages that controlled trade routes during the 19th century.
Archaeological discoveries at Kitselas Canyon include petroglyphs, totem poles, grave markers, and five distinct village sites representing Tsimshian settlement patterns.
The Canyon Trail leads visitors through hemlock and spruce trees to viewing platforms that provide complete perspectives of the archaeological landscape.
The Gitlaxdzok settlement within the canyon functioned as a fortified village, establishing control over fur trade between coastal regions and Hudson's Bay Company.
Location: Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
Website: https://pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=61
GPS coordinates: 54.60000,-128.43300
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:14
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