Whale Watching

The Douglas Channel is one of the widest and deepest waterways on the west coast and a perfect place for whales to thrive thanks to rich food sources, quiet waters and deep fjords. 

 

Seeing multiple pods of killer whales and/or humpbacks (depending on the season!) when out fishing or on a boat tour is standard in Kitimat. There are not many places in the world where you can say the same!

Whale Watching

The Douglas Channel is one of the widest and deepest waterways on the west coast and a perfect place for whales to thrive thanks to rich food sources, quiet waters and deep fjords. 

 

Seeing multiple pods of killer whales and/or humpbacks (depending on the season!) when out fishing or on a boat tour is standard in Kitimat. There are not many places in the world where you can say the same!

What else can you spot?

The wildlife that inhabit the Kitimat area are spectacular and the Douglas Channel is home to marine mammals both large and small. While you’re out whale watching in Kitimat – see if you can also spot harbour porpoises, pacific white-sided dolphins in the water, the Kermode bear or grizzlies on the land from the boat, or majestic bald eagles in the sky!

Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club

Kitimat is home to a picturesque 18-hole golf course meandering through the forest, and a clubhouse where you can finish off the day with a frosty pint on the outdoor patio.

Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club

Kitimat is home to a picturesque 18-hole golf course meandering through the forest, and a clubhouse where you can finish off the day with a frosty pint on the outdoor patio.

Hot Springs

Kitimat’s wild marine hot springs are natural and sulphur-free. What else could be better than mother nature’s hot tub surrounded by spectacular views?

Hot Springs

Kitimat’s wild marine hot springs are natural and sulphur-free. What else could be better than mother nature’s hot tub surrounded by spectacular views?

Kitimat Fishing Derby

The annual Kitimat Fish Derby happens over Labour Day Weekend. It’s hosted by the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and is both a local favourite and an event folks travel for from far and wide.

 

The coho weigh-in is followed by an awards ceremony and celebration, held at the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre. Thousands of dollars in prizes are available and the best part: you don’t have to fish to catch a prize at this derby.

 

This year’s Kitimat Fish Derby details can be found here.

Kitimat Fishing Derby

The annual Kitimat Fish Derby happens over Labour Day Weekend. It’s hosted by the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and is both a local favourite and an event folks travel for from far and wide.

 

The coho weigh-in is followed by an awards ceremony and celebration, held at the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre. Thousands of dollars in prizes are available and the best part: you don’t have to fish to catch a prize at this derby.

 

This year’s Kitimat Fish Derby details can be found here.

Minette Bay West Park

Did you know Kitimat will soon be home to a 191-hectare world-class waterfront park situated in a spectacular old-growth coastal rainforest? 

 

The park is currently under development, but when completed, will boast a walkway, picnic amenities including fire pits and toilets, and a causeway complete with a weather shelter, steps to access the water, and a floating dock to launch non-motorized boats.

 

Minette Bay West Park is recognized by the Stewardship Centre for B.C. as being the first park in the province to incorporate Green Shores planning principles from the outset. Follow Minette Bay’s biologically rich tidal flats and estuary at the end of Douglas Channel to get there!

 

The 2022 Minette Bay West Park update is available here.

Giant Spruce Park

Located on the shores of the Kitimat River floodplain, the remains of a previously registered “largest living Sitka Spruce in B.C.” can be found in the park. The tree measures 11.2 m in circumference (36.7 ft) and once stood 50.32 m tall (165 ft).

Viewpoints

Kitimat’s stunning views, surrounded by a breathtaking backdrop of islands and coastal mountains, is truly a photographer’s paradise. These are some of the best places to take it all in: