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Northern British Columbia

A vast wilderness that’s as inviting as it is untamed

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Larger than California, Northern British Columbia extends up to the Yukon/Alaska border with sweeping glaciated valleys, volcanic rock formations, towering mountain ranges and mist-shrouded coast.

Carvings in the Laxgalts'ap Carving Shed.

Some highlights include Monkman Provincial Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park and the epic 2,237 km (1,387 mi) Alaska Highway. Northern BC is also home to the ancient Great Bear Rainforest and the Haida Gwaii archipelago — where you’ll find one of the last authentic examples of a coastal First Nations village.

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Carver Calvin McNeil on the History, Culture and People of Nisga’a Lands

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The History, Culture and People of Nisga’a Lands

As a storyteller and carver, Calvin McNeil takes pride in both his art and his responsibility to tell the stories of the Nisga’a Lands and people.

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Renting an RV can be the perfect way to experience BC’s great north, and Go North RV is an excellent resource to help you plan. Find information about where to get rentals, where to find hook-ups, and more.

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