Gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest
The Douglas Channel is where the mountain meet the ocean! There are a limited number of take-out spots along the steep shorelines of the Douglas Channel, so be sure to plan appropriately with the weather and tides. Well-prepared paddlers will be greeted by awe-inspiring views, beautiful creeks, waterfalls and interesting rock formations along the way.
- Waterway AreaKitimat to Hecate Strait
- Geographic SizeFjord system
- Difficulty LevelClass III (Intermediate)
- Type of PaddlingKayak, Rafting
- SeasonFall, Summer
- Waterway AccessKitimat Marina
- Waterway FeaturesDeep water and hanging glaciers
- Known HazardsHeavy industrial shipping
- Waterway AccessKitimat Marina
- Waterway FeaturesDeep water and hanging glaciers
- Known HazardsHeavy industrial shipping
- Waterway AreaKitimat to Hecate Strait
- Geographic SizeFjord system
- Difficulty LevelClass III (Intermediate)
- Type of PaddlingKayak, Rafting
- SeasonFall, Summer
Douglas Channel
