Near Tyee in Skeena-Queen Charlotte, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

“K-Shian” – The Skeena

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 7, 2008

1. “K-Shian” – The Skeena Marker

Inscription. The Skeena, “river of mists,” makes a major cleft through the Coast Mountains. To Coastal Tsimshian Indians and Interior tribes it was vital to trade and travel. In later years, Port Essington, near the river’s mouth, became the main port of this swift, treacherous waterway – a route serving pioneers from the 1860s to 1914 when the railway was built.

Erected by Department of Recreation and Conservation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 54° 12.137′ N, 129° 57.05′ W. Marker is near Tyee, British Columbia, in Skeena-Queen Charlotte. Marker is on Yellowhead Highway (National Route 16), on the left when traveling west. The marker is located about 15 miles east of Port Edward. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tyee BC V0V 1G0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 7, 2008

2. “K-Shian” – The Skeena Marker

Skeena River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 7, 2008

3. Skeena River

Low clouds along Skeena River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 7, 2008

4. Low clouds along Skeena River

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,664 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.