Stewart Cassiar Hwy - North by Northwest Stewart Cassiar Hwy. Note that there are few communities and services available along this route. Near the junction of Highways 16 and 37 is the village of Gitwangak. Totem poles dating from 1875 are found here.
Basic services are available here.
Nearly 200 years ago a warrior named Nekt used this hill as a stronghold to control fishing and trade routes. It is located on Battle Hill. You may see mountain sheep, grizzly and black bears as you make your way over the Bear Pass and past the stunning Bear Glacier and River. Although there is no customs office the border is marked by a stone storehouse constructed in 1896. In late July and early August bald eagles and black bear feed on the abundant spawning chum salmon here.