Southeast Alaska Birding Trail Hyder

Stewart Estuary Boardwalk

The boardwalk allows visitors to explore the rich estuary at the head of the Portland Canal.

The Stewart Estuary Boardwalk is located in Stewart, British Columbia, just 2 miles across the border from Hyder, Alaska. The boardwalk allows visitors to explore the rich estuary at the head of the Portland Canal. Over 100 species of birds have been observed at this location including Barrow’s Goldeneye, Bonaparte’s Gull, Mew Gull, Great Blue Heron, and a wide variety of passerines including Red-winged Blackbird, Belted Kingfisher, and many others.

Directions:

From Hyder, drive toward Stewart, British Columbia, on International Street. The boardwalk is located approximately 2 miles past the Canadian checkpoint.

Great Blue Heron.
Great Blue Heron. Photo: Matt Williams/Audubon Photography Awards

Trail Information:

  •  An accessible boardwalk trail is available for viewing the tidelands near Stewart, British Columbia.

Birding Resources:

Bird Species Checklist:

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