Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site — Attraction in Area B (Suskwa/Kitwanga/Kispiox)

This is a historic site in the northwest well worth visiting. The interpretive panels are in 3 languages, Gitxsan, French and English. The hill top affords views of the river below and the Seven Sisters Mountains. This is an important part of history for Gitwangak and surrounding areas; peoples once living along the Grease Trail. All Canadians should have an awareness and understanding of First Nations history. It is maintained in partnership with local First Nations and Parks Canada from Haida Gwaii. Unfortunately due to travel to the site from Gwaii Haanas, maintenance is not always done in a...

This historic site blew my mind! I was unaware of the 300 year old history of Chief 'Nekt and his fortified village and armoured warriors which enabled his people to control the territory against Haida and other nations and eventually establish their own tribe. It had echoes of the medieval and offered a rare glimpse into a mostly unknown part of...

This site was the location of a fortified First Nations camp. While all the fortifications and houses are gone, the site and explanatory signs provide a lot of information about the people that lived there. Great views of the river and mountains from the site, but be prepared to go up and down a dozen flights of stairs...