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Contact: Kitamaat Village Council / Communication department
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Kitamaat Village, Wednesday November 30th 2008 - On October 8 & 9, a group of economic developers accepted an invitation from Kitamaat Village Council to participate in an ultimate Haisla Experience. Ruth Mills from Minette Bay Lodge, Georges Clark from Elan Travel, Gerry Martin from Shames Mountain and Glen Saunders from Yellow House were invited to visit The Kitlope Heritage Conservancy, the world’s largest undeveloped coastal temperate rainforest. As experts on the field, their mission consisted of giving comments and feedback to ensure the Haisla Tourism product would meet the customer expectations before officially launching it.
Kitlope River and Kitlope Lake is located at the end of Gardner Canal. This area is considered to be one of the most scenic destinations in North America. The activities proposed to the visitors during the multiple day tour, were walking on the beach, hot springs, fishing, canoeing and sightseeing. The group enjoyed the cozy and rustic Kowesas Lodge. A sea food fest composed of crab, prawns and salmon were on the menu. En route, the visitors saw numerous sea mammals such as porpoise, whale and sea lions. The migration of waterfowl provided many opportunities to watch geese, ducks, snow geese and swans. At this time of year, the high mountains were with fresh snow and offered many beautiful scenery.
The visitors describe this part of Haisla Traditional Territory as spectacular and fabulous. George Clark from Elan Travel, a specialist in world tour organisation had this to say about about his experience “I was super impressed, I think the Haisla have a world class asset.”
The guests were guided by watchmen Amanda Woods, Jordan Harry and Curtis Stevens. The guides invited the guests to discover the natural beauty of this unique place. They explained through story how this part of the Haisla ancestral lands is of central importance to the Haisla cultural and spiritual well-being. The skipper, Clifford Smith, did a great job to escort the guests safely in different places.
The Kitamaat Village Council is actively preparing for next season. For the Council, the tourist`s endeavour represent an opportunity to seize. They vow to develop a flourishing aboriginal tourism sector within Haisla Traditional Territory for the community’s benefit.
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Source: Marc-André de Launière
250-632-7566
