Welcome to our Homelands

The rich lands and waters of our Homelands have nourished our people since the beginning of time. In the way that we respect these lands and waters, we ask that you also do the same during your visit. While the land may look uninhabited, our practice of fishing and gathering means we follow the bounty of the seasons. You will come across habitations and gear in the Territory and see the places where our ancestor's villages stood. Please do not disturb any items you may "find" for they are not lost or abandoned, they are just waiting for our return.  

Please, whatever you bring to our Territory, please take it out. We have to transport all refuse back to Port Hardy for proper disposal and recycling. Areas marked on charts and maps as Indian Reserves are reserved for our exclusive use and no trespass is allowed without our permission. Other areas did not  become designated as Indian Reserves, however the historical and archaeological values are nonetheless protected by the Provincial Heritage Conservation Act and regulations. Digging, disturbing, removing and/or possession of artifacts is unlawful and subject to prosecution.  It is also disrespectful to our ancestors whose spirits remain in those places. 

The entirety of  Hope Island is federal Indian Reserve. This is our home. As we would not walk through your property, we ask the same consideration to treat Hope Island as you would any private property.  Please observe the signage.

At this time there are no services, or public facilities available on Hope Island. Visitors are asked not to go ashore. We are working on a management plan with plans to build infrastructure to welcome visitors to Hope Island.  We ask that you respect our concerns, and are successful in making alternate plans for your journey. Safe travels. 

Note.  the entirety of  Hope Island is Indian Reserve Lands. 
Notice: Be aware there are wolves roaming on Hope Island. 

See anything of concern?

You can help conserve our natural and cultural resources by being eyes and ears in our Territory. Please report any suspicious or  unlawful activities you may observe.

A description of the vessel or vehicle,  description of the individuals, the nature of suspicious activities along with the location, date and time are much appreciated. Your tips are held in confidence. Providing your email address allows us to ask you follow-up questions for clarification.

Email or use the form below. 

    Observe and report

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Bull Harbour on Hope Island

Nautical chart CHS #3549

Visitor services at Bull Harbour:
  • See navigation and anchorage tips below.
  • Dockside moorage (greater of $25/night  or $1/ft overall length)
  • Monitoring VHF channel 6 and 16

Moorage payments can be mailed to:
Tlatlasikwala First Nation
P.O. Box 339
Port Hardy, BC Canada   V0N 2P0

Navigation tip

The entrance to Bull Harbour (chart 3549) is on the south side of Hope Island and is marked by an entrance light. Please observe harbour speed limit of three knots. Follow entrance channel east of Norman island. 

Airplane float

Boaters, please do not tie up on the last, end float. ​Float planes are used for emergency evacuation and the float must remain free--no boat tie up at any time. Thank you.

Anchorage tip

Anchorage possible between the two docks in mid-bay. Please do not anchor in the entrance channel. Instead continue past Norman Island until the wharf is in view before anchoring. Leave the entrance channel in vicinity of Norman Island clear for barge traffic, larger vessels and emergency traffic.

please respect our island.
​**do not leave garbage on our float.
whatever you bring in please take out. always leave a place better than you found it!