Sandspit | K’il Kun
The sunny village of Sandspit | K’il Kun is one of the many dozens of village sites that flourished along the inlet’s southern shore. Gorgeous beaches, mountain hikes, rivers and forests distinguish the surrounding country.
Explore
On the west end of town, you will find the head of Haans Creek Trail, where you can explore a little of the beauty K'il Kun has to offer. A number of fishing and adventure tourism outfits will get you ready for your next adventure in Gwaii Haanas. These outfits can drive you along the network of logging roads to Moresby Camp | Gawu Kuns, an important Haida historical site that is many thousands of years old. Many adventures into Gwaii Haanas start at the boat launch there.A drive south along gravel logging roads will bring you to Copper River VillageLaana GaayGaagings, where Haida still maintain a fishing village.
Amenities
In town you will find a boat launch, restaurants, a grocery store, airport, hostel, B&B’s and the post office.
Hiking
With more backroads navigation you will find Mount Moresby | K’aayxada TlldaGawaay and neighbouring Mosquito Mountain | HlGuu K’aw.was TlldaGaaw both of which have popular trails. The difficult climb is well worth the rewards at their peaks, where you can admire stunning views of Haida Gwaii’s eastern and western coasts.
South of the Copper River you will find popular campsites at Gray Bay | Diinal GawGa.
Along the Moresby Mainline on the road to Moresby Camp.
Located approx. 25 km south of Aliford Bay via the South Main and Moresby logging roads.
Explore the less traveled
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Towards the Southwest of town you can take the logging road which leads you to the Moresby Camp, the launching to Gwaii Haanas as well as access to the Mount Moresby hike, which is the tallest peak on Haida Gwaii.
Don't Miss
Check out the delicious offerings at the I Love Local food truck
Walk along the beaches of Shingle Bay
Hike the Louise Dover trail. The trail starts on the west side of the Daamaxyah Gandlaay Haans Creek, about 10 kilometres east of the ferry landing and close to the marina, just outside the community of K’il Llnagaay.
Take a tour with Moresby Explorers
