Naikoon Provincial Park
Queen Charlotte Islands


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The 145 acre property is square in shape with a series of finger-like lakes between patches of treed ground.The spruces can soar over 180 feet above your head, and every step you take in this awesome forest sinks you deeper and deeper into a bed of dark green moss. This area is home to a wild Sitka Blacktail deer population and on an evening drive seeing 30 deer is a common occurrence. Nearby Rose Spit is an excellent spot for observing migrating birds travelling south on the Pacific Flyway.

Naikoon Provincial Park, one of the two provincial parks on the Charlottes, consists of 72,660 ha (179,493 acres) of low bog land and superb sand dunes, with forests occurring only along river valleys and hills. Naikoon reaches out into Hecate Strait and culminates in Rose Spit, an ecological reserve and excellent spot for watching birds migrating south. Naikoon Park is known for its beautiful scenery, excellent hiking trails and wilderness campsites.

There are freshwater streams in abundance as well as the ocean itself, to lure adventurous fishers to this unique spot. Hiking, biking and walking on the beaches or numerous trails provides enjoyment as well as relaxation for the outdoor enthusiasts. Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Pink Salmon Staghorn Sculpin, Steelhead can be found in the Sangan River a hundred yards south of the lots. One of Masset’s attractions is the world famous Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is on the southern route for migratory birds. At least 140 different species have been seen at different times. The once endangered Trumpeter Swan winters here and the Sandhill Crane spends the summer here. The Sanctuary is becoming internationally recognized for its importance as a nesting, feeding and wintering area.

The Tlell River is famous for its coho salmon and steelhead trout. The Queen Charlottes Islands are well known for their abundant wildlife, especially hundreds of small deer. Seeing fifty to sixty in a day is not uncommon. The venison from these islands is superb and known throughout British Columbia as some of the best venison in the province. There are also herds of elk on these islands.

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