South Central Coast. 
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Advisories
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
Neǧiƛ/Nekite Estuary Conservancy is comprised of 333 ha of land and 152 ha of foreshore (485 ha in total). The conservancy, located at the end of Smith Inlet, is 78 km northeast of Port Hardy, 200 km northwest of Campbell River and 377 km northwest of Vancouver.
Things to do
Hunting is permitted in this park.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
About this conservancy
The conservancy is within the traditional territory of the Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw First Nation. The proximity of designated archaeological sites and Indian Reserve #2, Nekite, indicates the strong relationship between the Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw First Nation and the region around the Nekite Estuary.
The conservancy’s branching channels, gravel beaches, forested islands, grasslands and foreshore are affected by the mixing of salt and fresh water occurring in the estuary. This mix of waters creates biologically and ecologically diverse environments that support many species of plants and animals.
Every spring, grizzly and black bears come back to graze on the spring growth in the estuary and come again to feast on spawning salmon in the fall. Other species such as wolves, deer, migratory birds and marine mammals also interact in the estuary.
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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