Stewart sits at the head of the Portland Canal, a 90 mile long
ocean fjord which forms a natural boundary between Canada and Alaska.
Towering
peaks, chilling glacier scenes and unparalleled bear-watching make it
a must-see. The summer months make for spectacular wildlife viewing; the
salmon are spawning, the bears are there to catch the salmon, moose, eagles
and mountain goats are often nearby; if you head out to sea you can often
be rewarded with sights of orca whales.
Besides
fishing or wildlife viewing, the outdoor enthusiast can find fine hiking
in the surrounding rugged mountains. Two wilderness parks, Mount Edziza
and Spatsizi Plateau, can be found to the north of Stewart providing a
myriad of outdoor adventures.
The
townsite is very interesting with many of the buildings dating from 1910
when 10,000 people lived there. The town's history is chronicled in the
former firehall, which includes props used in some recent movies.
From
Stewart, you can head into the U.S.; a short drive takes you to Hyder,
where the border crossing is marked with an 1896 stone storehouse. Although
there is no US Customs office at the border, the Canada Customs office
is open 24 hrs per day, 7 days per week. It is mandatory to stop and report
when crossing from Hyder. Valid Identification is required to enter Canada.
Population:
600
Climate:
Summer Average: 22.5 C
• Winter Average: 2.5 C
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City
Information
Access:
Stewart is on Highway 37A, north off Highway 16 at Kitwanga, Greyhound
Bus Lines travels the highway north and south. The 61 km (38 mile) road
joining Stewart with the Cassiar Highway is one of the most spectacular
in the North, making it well worth the drive while on your way to or from
the famous Alaska Highway in the Yukon.
In
summer, Alaska State Ferries regularly sail between Stewart and Ketchikan.
In Ketchikan, you can make connections with Alaska Ferries headed north
to Skagway and south to Prince Rupert; there you can join the B.C. Ferry
system to continue on south.
Seaport
Limousine only travels from Stewart to Terrace during the week. Greyhound
does not travel on Highway 37 or 37A.
Local
Attractions: Stewart Historical Museum; Salmon Glacier; Meziadin fish
ladders; Bear Glacier; nearby Alaska ghost town; Stewart/Hyder International
Rodeo second weekend in June.
July
- Stewart/Hyder International Days
Accommodations:
There are private and provincial campsites available as well as motel
accommodations.
For
Information:
The Stewart/Hyder International Chamber of Commerce
Box 306, Stewart, B.C. (NW), V0T 1W0
Telephone: (250) 636-9224 • 1-888-366-5999 • Fax: (250) 636-2199
E-mail: info@stewart-hyder.com
Northern
BC Tourism Association
P.O. Box 2373,
Prince George, B.C. V2N 2S6
Telephone: (250) 561-0432 • Fax: (250) 561-0450
Toll Free: 1-800-663-8843
The
townsite is very interesting with many of the buildings dating from 1910
when 10,000 people lived there. The town's history is chronicled in the
former firehall, which includes props used in some recent movies.
Local
Attractions: Stewart Historical Museum; Salmon Glacier; Meziadin fish
ladders; Bear Glacier; nearby Alaska ghost town; Stewart/Hyder International
Rodeo second weekend in June.
