northwestern tip column of eroded sandstone. Collect
of Graham Island, wave-polished agates and search for
there are a number Japanese glass fishing floats while
of floating and strolling the almost 100 kilometres of
land-based resorts sandy beaches in Naikoon Provincial
that offer unguided, Park, on northeastern Graham Island.
partially-, or fully- Learn about Haida Nation traditions,
guided fishing. Find art, and culture at the Haida Gwaii
excellent salmon
Museum and Haida Heritage Centre at
and bottom fishing
Kaay Llnagaay in Skidegate.
just off the kelp
beds that line the
Northwest Corner
protected waters Lofty snow- and glacier-capped peaks
along the eastern border a region drained through
side of Langara raging rivers that cascade down
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Island. Cohoe, steep-sided valleys. This is the land of
near the most popular fishing spots.
Andrews, and McPherson points are the Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park,
Most lodges will provide charter air
always top producers. Drift-fish narrow which joins with Tatlatui Park, Stikine
service to the two main airports, then
Parry Passage, between Langara and River Recreation Area, and Mount
shuttle guests to their full-service
Graham Island, for big halibut. Motor-
edziza Park to form one expansive
operations via floatplane or helicopter.
mooch for salmon at nearby Guinia
and ruggedly beautiful protected
Point or Bruin Bay, which also offer
wilderness area. Highway 37 (the
The northern end of Graham Island
some protection if southeast winds
Stewart-Cassiar Highway) starts
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lakes and streams that are accessible
Gnat, Kinaskan, eddontenajon,
only by boat or helicopter offer even
Kluachon, ealue, and Wheeler lakes,
more blue-ribbon freshwater fishing
along with the Cottonwood and
possibilities.
Tanzilla rivers, are excellent fly-fishing
Make arrangements for a tour to waters with good highway access.
see the remaining solemn, moss- For some fabulous sightseeing to
covered memorials of the ancient complement the great fishing for lake
Haida village of Ninstints, a UNeSCO char, rainbow or bull trout, charter a
World Heritage Site on Anthony floatplane from Dease Lake to access
Island. Just east of Langara Island, on Stalk, Tatlatui, or Tatsamenie lakes.
the northern end of Graham Island,
Charter a plane from the community of
marvel at Pillar Rock, a 30-metre-high
Atlin, on the east side of Atlin Lake, to
Northern British Columbia Win a Dream Fishing Adventure. www.bcfroa.ca/duncanby
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