Negi/Nekite Estuary Conservancy is at the head of Smith Inlet on British Columbia's Central Coast. BC Parks says the 485-hectare conservancy protects the estuary and islands at the mouth of the Nekite River, including 333 hectares of land and 152 hectares of foreshore.
The conservancy was legally designated in spring 2007 after Central Coast land-use decisions. The official map PDF is the key orientation tool. Port Hardy is the closest named community.
This conservancy protects a biologically rich estuary where salt and fresh water mix through branching channels, gravel beaches, forested islands, grasslands, and foreshore. BC Parks notes that recreational activities are currently quite limited, though an ecotourism operation just outside the conservancy provides grizzly bear viewing tours on the Nekite River.
The area is within the traditional territory of the Gwasala-Nakwaxdaxw First Nation. Grizzly and black bears return in spring to graze on estuary growth and in fall to feed on spawning salmon. Wolves, deer, migratory birds, and marine mammals also interact with the estuary.
Hunt during open seasons where lawful, observe estuary habitat from appropriate access, learn cultural context, watch wildlife only from a safe and respectful distance, and use the official map for protected-area orientation.
The page does not list campgrounds, trails, toilets, docks, or potable water. Plan for remote Central Coast access, confirm weather and marine conditions, carry navigation and emergency supplies, follow hunting regulations, and avoid disturbing bears, spawning salmon, cultural values, foreshore, or estuary habitats.
