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The Stikine Region
 Northwestern British Columbia is truly one of North America's last frontiers and the Stikine region is known for its pristine wilderness. Stikine offers a rare and unique outdoor experience to residents and visitors. Black bear, grizzly, wolf, mountain goat, stone sheep, caribou, moose, wolverine, and bald eagle can all be found here. Of all the bird species found in BC, over one half can be found in this region. For hikers, boaters, canoeists or kayakers, the Stikine offers diversity and challenge. Scenic opportunities abound for wildlife or landscape photographers and
filmmakers. Fishing and hunting offer an unforgettable experience.
Covering an area of over 188,000 square kilometres, the Stikine region boasts several of the largest and most significant parks in Canada. Here can be found the mighty Stikine, Taku and Liard rivers, three of the last free flowing wilderness rivers in North America. The Stikine River has created the dramatic Grand Canyon of the Stikine -- A major geological wonder. Gorges up to 300 m (948 ft.) deep have been carved through sandstone, granite, and volcanic rock. The Stikine river basin, passing through two countries, abounds with a great variety of wildlife which still coexists in a natural balance between predator and prey.
The Tahltan, Tlingit and Kaska people are the original First Nations of the region. The Tahltan traded their goods frequently using the coastal Tlingit tribes as middlemen. Today the Tahltan people are activity involved in managing the resources of this region.
 The Stikine was a staging area for many pack trains and river barges that delivered men and supplies to the Atlin, Cassiar and Yukon gold fields. Through the quest for mineral exploration and economic development, the communities of Atlin, Dease Lake, and Telegraph Creek came into being. Each community possesses many qualities and attractions that would interest visitors and those wishing to relocate to this area. Here you will find an interesting blend of non-native and native culture, highlighted by the Tahltan Nation, (Iskut, Dease Lake, Telegraph
Creek), the Tlingit Nation (Atlin) and Kaska Nation (Lower Post) who have called this region home since time immemorial.
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