People
Over 35,000 people live along the shores of the Canada's North Pacific Coast. This vast region has thousands of kilometres of coastline, stretching from Prince Rupert to Campbell River, and includes the islands of Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands). Although coastal residents are diverse, they share a common need and desire to have a thriving sea for generations to come.
When asked about how they feel about the ocean, the people who live, work and play along the North Pacific Coast said this:
The North Pacific Coast is fortunate to have cities with deep ports supported by ocean industries, towns along the shores with vibrant fishing fleets and villages up long inlets where salmon and First Nations people have thrived alongside each other for thousands of years. It is the waters of the North Pacific Coast that connect these far flung communities and the people who both live and work on these waters.
A healthy ocean supports all activities along the North Pacific Coast. Without that foundation, these communities would suffer greatly. The participation of the people who live and work here, who hold such a rich knowledge of the region, is essential to creating an effective plan for the North Pacific Coast.
