Skeena West. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- There are no roads or trails in this wilderness area.
- There are no facilities in the conservancy.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
K’distsausk/Turtle Point Conservancy is only accessible by boat and is located at the north tip of Gil Island, about 10 km south of Hartley Bay and 85 km south of Kitimat.
- Reference: Marine Chart #3742 (Otter Passage to McKay Reach).
- Reference: 1:50,000 scale Topographic Map #103 H/6 (Hartley Bay).
Camping
Wilderness camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. All sites are on a first come, first served basis.
When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.
Winter camping
Things to do
Swimming is possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all year.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring the shoreline and sheltered cove of this conservancy.
Wolves and deer can be seen at Turtle Point. Humpback whales, killer whales, Dall’s porpoises, pacific white-sided dolphins and harbour seals can also be seen in the adjacent marine waters.
This Conservancy is open to hunting during lawful hunting seasons. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Facilities
We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to fully extinguish the fire when done.
Firewood is not provided. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all.
Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.
About this conservancy
K’distsausk/Turtle Point Conservancy was designated as a conservancy on May 31, 2007 following recommendations from the North Coast Land and Resource Management Plan.
The conservancy protects an area of high cultural and historical value to the Gitga’at First Nation. The conservancy also protects an old growth forest of red cedar and hemlock, portions of two small streams and coastal wildlife habitat that includes the marine foreshore and intertidal areas.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
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