Butedale

Butedale is a privately owned ghost town on Princess Royal Island, in British Columbia, Canada. The historic cannery village was founded in 1911. The village was founded by John Wallace, who sought to take advantage of fishing, mining and logging opportunities in the area.

Initially the salmon cannery was established by Western Packers, which was purchased and operated by the Canadian Fishing Company until it ceased operating in the 1970s. At its peak, Butedale's summertime population was over 400.

A post office was opened there in 1917, and closed on March 4, 1974.

The site also included a Canada Customs Office and was a Port of Entry to Canada. Southbound American fishing vessels could clear customs at Butedale.

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