Mile 37.8 (63 km)
Eli Tingley, along with two companions, arrived in Skidegate in 1907. They traveled 40 miles by foot along the coast to Tlell and then turned inland. They followed Mexican Tom's Trail to the present site of Port Clements. Queenstown was the original name, but a conflict with timber rights on the town site and duplication of Queenstown on the application for a Post Office, delayed the official registration. In March of 1914 it was named Port Clements to honor Herb S. Clements, the local Member of Parliament. In 1912, he arranged for a government wharf to be built and assisted with the building of the Kumdis Bridge.

During World War I Port Clements was a thriving community with a population of 1,000. It was a supply center for logging camps around Masset Inlet. The camps were cutting huge spruce for the airplane industry that was building planes for the war.

This charming, friendly community is situated on the shores of Masset Inlet between Kumdis River and Yakoun River. These rivers are spawning ground for all species of coastal Salmon and trout providing excellent fishing opportunities. The sheltered scenic waters of Masset Inlet are fast becoming one of the islands favorite destinations for kayakers, wildlife photographers and birders.

When your day of exploring is over sit back and relax as you take in some of the most beautiful sunsets you'll ever see. Port Clements also provides: free camping in the Community Park, sani-dump, two playgrounds, library, medical clinic, Post Office and an awesome Pioneer Museum.

Local businesses provide lodging, meals, groceries, souvenirs, camping supplies, vehicle repairs, gasoline and propane fills, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, scuba diving and Kayak guide services.

Be sure to include friendly Port Clements in your plans when you tour the Islands this year.

Things To Do
Port Clements Museum is located on the main road. This museum houses the pioneer artifacts and relics from the village. The history of logging, fishing and mining is depicted and preserved here.

Haida Canoe Just west of Port Clements along Bayview Drive is the famous Haida canoe.