Tucked within the protected waters of Lawson Harbour, 9.56 acres just 35 mins by boat from Prince Rupert. Featuring an off-grid cabin, a tidal island & a secluded stretch of rugged shoreline. A remarkable opportunity to own one of the few privately deeded holdings in this untouched region.
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Tucked deep within the protected waters of Lawson Harbour on British Columbia’s remote North Coast, this extraordinary offering captures something almost impossible to find today: true, unaltered West Coast wilderness, where time slows, tides lead, and the landscape remains exactly as nature intended. Rich stands of merchantable timber rise from the shoreline toward the muskeg and mountain backdrop, creating a dramatic and distinctly coastal setting that feels worlds away from modern life.
Just 35 minutes by boat from Prince Rupert at 25 knots, the property comprises two surveyed waterfront parcels totaling nearly 10 acres, positioned on either side of Kelp Passage. One of only a handful of privately deeded holdings in the entire region, the land traces its origins back to Scandinavian settlement families and historic boat building communities that once operated throughout Lawson Harbour, adding a rare and authentic layer of North Coast history to the offering.
The property includes a 4.56-acre parcel with an authentic off-grid cabin, paired with an adjoining 5-acre parcel that extends further along the shoreline and is anchored by a tidal island that appears and disappears with the sea. Built on cedar pilings driven directly into bedrock, the cabin was engineered for this rugged coastline, with generator power, rainwater collection, plumbing, wiring, and septic systems supporting comfortable extended stays in a truly remote environment.
Outside, the environment is vibrant and alive. Salmon can be caught directly from the point below the cabin, while expansive eelgrass flats reveal Dungeness and rock crab at low tide. A natural gravel bar emerges around half tide, creating an ideal landing area for helicopters. Black-tailed deer, wolves, mink, and marten move quietly through the surrounding forest. Long regarded as a sheltered marine anchorage along the Inside Passage, Lawson Harbour has provided refuge for generations of mariners, homesteaders, and coastal travellers drawn to the security and calm of this remarkable harbour.
DL 5489 - Lewis Island, BC
Positioned within the protected waters surrounding Lewis Island, this region represents one of the most remote and ecologically rich coastlines remaining on Canada’s West Coast. Located just off the shores of Porcher Island and approximately 35 minutes by boat from Prince Rupert, the area is defined by sheltered waterways, old growth rainforest, abundant marine life, and a deep maritime history tied to fishing, logging, and coastal settlement.
Prince Rupert serves as the commercial and transportation hub for British Columbia’s North Coast. Known for having North America’s deepest natural ice-free harbour, the city provides full services including grocery stores, restaurants, marinas, marine supply outlets, healthcare, and airport access via the Prince Rupert Airport on nearby Digby Island. BC Ferries, float planes, charter services, and commercial marine traffic all operate through the area, making Prince Rupert one of the key gateways to the Inside Passage and coastal British Columbia.
The surrounding coastline is world renowned for sport fishing, crabbing, prawning, whale watching, kayaking, and wilderness exploration. Salmon runs attract anglers from around the world, while the nearby waters support halibut, lingcod, rockfish, crab, and shrimp fisheries. Humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, otters, bald eagles, and coastal wolves are regularly observed throughout the region. The protected channels around Lawson Harbour also make the area highly desirable for recreational boating and long-range cruising vessels travelling the Inside Passage between Vancouver and Alaska.
Historically, the North Coast played a significant role in British Columbia’s early marine economy. Scandinavian settlers, fishermen, and boat builders established remote coastal communities and homesteads throughout the islands and inlets surrounding Porcher Island and Lawson Harbour. Many of the rare fee simple holdings in the area trace back to these early settlement grants, making privately owned waterfront land exceptionally scarce today.
Despite its remote nature, the region remains surprisingly accessible. Regular flights connect Prince Rupert with Vancouver, while highway access links the city eastward to the Interior via the Yellowhead Highway. The balance of accessibility, privacy, marine access, and untouched wilderness has made the North Coast increasingly sought after among boaters, anglers, adventure seekers, and buyers searching for authentic off-grid coastal properties.
The North Coast offers an outdoor lifestyle that is deeply tied to the ocean, wilderness, and the rhythms of the tide. From Lawson Harbour, boaters can spend days exploring the endless network of protected channels, islands, hidden coves, and remote beaches that make this stretch of the Inside Passage so iconic. Calm anchorages, sheltered waterways, and dramatic coastal scenery create exceptional opportunities for boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, diving, beachcombing, and marine exploration in an environment that remains largely untouched by development.
Fishing and harvesting opportunities throughout the area are world class. The surrounding waters support excellent salmon, halibut, lingcod, rockfish, prawn, and Dungeness crab fisheries, while tidal flats and eelgrass beds become active marine ecosystems at low tide. Wildlife viewing is equally remarkable, with humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, harbour seals, otters, bald eagles, wolves, black bears, mink, and marten regularly seen throughout the region. On land, Lewis Island supports Sitka black-tailed deer hunting, trapping, hiking, and wilderness recreation across a rugged landscape of coastal forest, muskeg, and shoreline. Whether used as a recreational basecamp, seasonal retreat, or long-term escape, the area delivers an authentic North Coast experience that few places in British Columbia can still offer.
54° 1'14.58"N and 130°15'32.68"W
$994 (2025)
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ASSIGNED LOT A DISTRICT LOT 5489 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
PID 015-447-251
ASSIGNED BLOCK B DISTRICT LOT 5489 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT ON PLAN ATTACHED TO 12075I
PID 015-274-420
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