Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy

Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy
Ochre star in Qlawdzeet Anchorage
Interactive map of Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy
LocationCanada
Nearest cityPrince Rupert
Coordinates54°09′09″N 130°44′13″W / 54.15250°N 130.73694°W / 54.15250; -130.73694
Area14,081 ha (54.37 sq mi)
EstablishedJune 27, 2008
OperatorBC Parks

The Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy contains an entire island group, including Stephens and Prescott, and surrounding islands (Philip, Arthur, Skiakl, the Archibalds, and the Tree Nob Group).

Ksgaxl means Place of Shrub in Sm’algyax. At least seven villages, and nine archaeological sites, are located in the conservancy.

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