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Kitwanga | British Columbia

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Region:

Skeena

Known For:

Kitwanga Totem Poles | Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site | Skeena River | Nisga’a & Gitxsan heritage | Highway junction (Cassiar Hwy) | River views

Best For:

Cultural Stops | Photo Stops | Road Trip Breaks | Northern Routes

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Gitwangak Totem Poles

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Near Gitwangax, you cannot miss historical wooden totem poles. In the 1830s, Eagle (Laxskik) and Wolf (Laxgibu) clans commemorated their history in a series of carved house poles. They were originally erected along the shore of the Skeena River. Photo: Google Street View

Gitwangak Battle Hill

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National Historic Site of Canada A wide-open view of the gorgeous Kitwanga River valley and a high grassy hill, previously the site of a fortified settlement where the Gitwangak people defended their land in the mid-1700s to 1800s, may be seen at Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site, formerly Kitwanga Fort.   This is a […]

Kitwanga River RV Campground

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Kitwanga River RV Campground hidden is a gem in British Columbia’s Pacific Northwest. They are the ideal campsite and RV park for families and outdoor enthusiasts. They are in the middle of the Kitwanga Valley, which means you have access to off-roading, hiking, and fishing routes. The Kitwanga River flows through the campground and is a class 2 river […]

Kitwanga Municipal Campground

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The Kitwanga Municipal Campground welcomes dogs and is a pleasant spot to spend a few days with the family due to their warm welcome and friendliness. The park is naturally gorgeous and has all of the facilities you’d expect from an RV campground at a very fair price. Photo: https://kitwangarivercampground.com/

Kitwanga Mountain Provincial Park

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The park is on the north side of the Skeena River, just west of the Gitxsan community of Kitwanga. After a steep climb to the top, visitors are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Seven Sisters mountain range. Photo: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/kitwanga_mtn/

37 Grille

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37 Grille is Kitwanga’s excellent grill offering a variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks for the entire family. It’s appropriate for people of all ages because many cuisine alternatives satisfy everyone’s tastes. The staff is kind and pleasant, and the restaurant has a homey feel. Photo: Google Maps, Dan Kensley

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