Stikine Regional District
The Stikine regional district in British Columbia is a vast and remote region with a rich history. The first people to live in the area were the Tlingit and Nisga'a First Nations, who have a long and unbroken connection to the land. The region was also home to the Stikine Territory, a colonial-era entity that existed briefly in the 1860s. In the late 19th century, the Stikine region became a major center for the fur trade, and the town of Telegraph Creek was founded as a trading post. The discovery of gold in the early 20th century led to a mining boom in the region, and several large mines were opened, including the Cassiar asbestos mine. Today, the Stikine region is a major center for wilderness tourism, and the region is home to several national parks and wilderness areas.
Mapped Location
Stikine: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Stikine
- Feature Type: Regional District
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Stikine
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Stikine | Official |
Related Online Resources
University of Northern British Columbia: Northern BC Digital Collection
The Northern BC Digital Collection holds digitized publications pertaining to Northern BC history, culture, and industrial development. Use the map below to navigate to content from each of Northern BC's regions.
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Stikine
- Atlin
- Bear Camp
- Bear Lake
- Ben-My-Chree
- Bennett
- Boulder City
- Callison Ranch
- Cariboo Meadows
- Cassiar
- Centreville
- Days Ranch
- Dease Lake
- Defot
- Engineer
- Fifth Cabin
- Fourth Cabin
- Good Hope Lake
- Hiusta Meadow
- Hyland Post
- Hyland Ranch
- Jade City
- Laketon
- Lindeman
- Lower Post
- McDame
- Pleasant Camp
- Porter Landing
- Rainy Hollow
- Rupert
- Saloon
- Scotia Bay
- Sheslay
- Surprise
- Tahltan
- Taku
- Tulsequah
Political Boundaries
Last updated: 2023-08-03