Prince Of Wales Island

Citation needed the tlingit name for the island is taan meaning sea lion the island is traditional tlingit territory.

Prince of wales island. Kaigani is a mispronunciation of the tlingit word x aax aani which translates to crabapple country. See tripadvisor s 142 traveler reviews and photos of prince of wales island tourist attractions. Whether you re interested in historical native cultures epic outdoor adventures or majestic wildlife and scenery the opportunities for exploration on the island. Although russian british spanish and french explorers passed by the island throughout the 1700s western interest in.

Walk in old growth forest fish pristine streams drive a thousand miles of roads and take in vibrant alaska native culture. Prince of wales island is the traditional tlingit territory although the kaigani haida moved into the area in the 18th century and its indigenous residents today are primarily of haida descent. Things to do in prince of wales island alaska. Prince of wales island tourism.

The city once served as the capital of the straits settlements a loose grouping of british crown colonies that included melaka and singapore the island became a regional centre for spice production and a bustling harbour during the heyday of british rule. Prince of wales island known locally as p o w is the third largest island in the united states. About prince of wales island. Tripadvisor has 579 reviews of prince of wales island hotels attractions and restaurants making it your best prince of wales island resource.

Formerly known as prince of wales island its city george town was founded by francis light of the british east india company in 1786. Set in mountainous southeast alaska p o w. Is a land of great beauty powerful ruggedness and intricate ecosystems. We have reviews of the best places to see in prince of wales island.

Prince of wales island is the homeland of the indigenous kaigani haida people. Visit top rated must see attractions.