GITWINKSIKW, B.C. — The volcanic eruption was as brutal in its ferocity as the famous Vesuvius that buried Pompeii about 2,000 years ago.About 2,000 people, one-third of the Nisga’a population, died in two villages in what is now northwestern British Columbia as a result of the Tseax eruption in about 1780. The catastrophe produced enough molten rock to smother the surrounding landscape, sparking raging fires in the lush forests, forever changing the course of the Nass River.
“The draw of British Columbia is nature, wildlife and culture,” said Deklan Corstanje, with the regional district of Kitimat-Stikine in Terrace. “With northwest B.C., we have those things they’re just a little less filtered. It’s a little bit more authentic. Everything is a bit bigger, a bit more raw, a bit more natural. You’re not fighting for space.”
Everywhere, soak in an age-old culture expressed through majestic totem poles, interpretative signs, museums and visitor centres that retell both history and legend. Near Gitwinksihlkw, sharp-eyed motorists might spot an almost-hidden attraction: a path through mature forest leading to the Aiyansh hot springs. With only basic amenities, the three pools are reminders of the area’s powerful geology even as they make for a relaxing soak.
Nearby, experience old-town Hazelton with its restored heritage buildings, once the end point for sternwheelers plying the tricky Skeena River.
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