Lucy Islands Conservancy is on the northwest coast of British Columbia, about 20 kilometres west of Prince Rupert. BC Parks describes the islands as a small area with important Coast Tsimshian cultural values, documented archaeological sites, seabird nesting habitat, and local recreation.
The conservancy is also about 13 kilometres west of Metlakatla and 30 kilometres southwest of Lax Kw'alaams. Most visitors arrive by kayak or small vessel.
Lucy Islands is best known for its rhinoceros auklet nesting habitat. BC Parks says the islands support a globally significant breeding population, and the underground nest burrows are very sensitive to disturbance. Visitors must stay on the boardwalk and trail to protect the nesting area.
The largest island also has lighthouse history. A lighthouse was built in 1906, operated as a manned station from 1907 to 1988, and the old island boardwalk was replaced in 2010 and 2011 for safer recreation. The result is a rare north coast stop where cultural interpretation, seabird protection, marine travel, and historic navigation all meet in one compact place.
Use the boardwalk, read interpretive signs, kayak sheltered beaches and lagoons, watch marine wildlife from the water, fish for salmon or groundfish with the proper licence, scuba dive when conditions suit, and camp only on the provided tent platform.
Bring all drinking water. Pets and motorized vehicles are not allowed on the islands, fires are restricted after dark from March through September, ocean water is cold, and tides can be strong.
