Three kilometres from Stewart is Hyder, Alaska. Hyder bills itself as the “friendliest ghost town in Alaska.” With a year round population of perhaps 60, Hyder explodes with activity in the summer months. Hyder has fast become a “World Class Destination” for those wishing to view both Grizzly and Black Bears during the salmon spawning at the Fish Creek Bear Viewing Site.
Stewart and Hyder are becoming recognized as the film capital of the northwest. In the past few years, five major Hollywood films have been partially or completely shot in this area. As well, the scenery is regularly used as a backdrop for commercials. The area is also rich with stories of extra-terrestrials, mountain tales and mining lore.
The Stewart/Hyder area offers an excellent range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Charter boats and guides will take you down the bountiful waters of the Portland Canal to fish for salmon or halibut, or journey with you down the Canal into an eco-paradise filled with bears, porpoise, mountain goats and eagles. You can cross into Hyder and drive the few kilometres to Fish Creek to watch black and grizzly bears and bald eagles fish for spawning salmon.
Kathy’s Korner B&B
Bed & Breakfast
P.O. Box 42, Hyder, Alaska 99923 Contact: Kathy Tschakert
Phone: 250-636-2393 or 250-636-2168 Fax: 250-636-2343
E-Mail: kathys_korner@hotmail.com
Web Page: www.theinnkeeper.com/bedandbreakfast/Alaska/Hyder/8841.html