Sandspit, British Columbia, also known by its Haida name, K'il Kun, is a charming community nestled on Moresby Island, in the Haida Gwaii archipelago. As the largest community and the only town on Moresby Island, Sandspit serves as a welcoming gateway to the enchanting world of Gwaii Haanas.
With a population of 296 as per the 2016 census, Sandspit, British Columbia, is a small yet vibrant community. Despite its size, the town offers a range of accommodations, a well-stocked supermarket, and a campground for visitors. The 85-berth harbour is a bustling hub, serving visitors to Gwaii Haanas.
Sandspit is also home to the Sandspit Airport, offering daily flights to and from Vancouver. Multiple ferry voyages from Alliford Bay to Skidegate Landing on Graham Island further enhance the town's connectivity.
The artistic spirit of Sandspit, British Columbia, is evident in its public art installations. Near the airport, the "Spirit of Sandspit", a copper and cedar sculpture of a salmon by island artist Lon Sharp, dominates the main road. The town is also home to the Open Ocean totem pole, a collaborative work by Jesse Jones, Jimmy Jones, and Jason Goetzinger.
The Circle Tour is a popular way to explore the natural beauty surrounding Sandspit, British Columbia. The tour leaves and returns to Sandspit, taking visitors on an active gravel logging road past Skidegate Lake, Copper River, Gray Bay beach, and Copper Bay. Here, traditional Haida people fish for sockeye salmon and hang the fish out to dry in May and early June.
Sandspit, British Columbia, experiences an oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) with a rainy season in the colder months, typical for the Pacific Northwest. Despite its high latitude in North America, Sandspit is very warm. Its annual average temperature is the same as Port Hardy, which is located almost 3 degrees further south.
