Nass Valley Road (Highway 113)

Highway 113 cuts through the heart of Nisga’a Nation territory, past volcanic lava beds that tell the story of Canada’s most recent volcanic eruption just 250 years ago. The route starts paved from Terrace, transitioning to well-maintained gravel as it follows the Nass River upstream past ancient Nisga’a villages and salmon spawning grounds. The road terminates at Kincolith on the Portland Canal, where massive runs of eulachon (oolichan) still draw traditional harvesting each spring.

Stock vehicles handle this route easily, though the final stretch to Kincolith gets rougher and requires higher clearance. Open year-round but winter conditions can be severe — check with Nisga’a Nation before traveling. Fuel available at New Aiyansh, but plan accordingly for the full loop. This isn’t just a drive; it’s a journey through living Indigenous culture where protocols matter. Respect the land, the people, and the protocols, and you’ll experience one of BC’s most culturally significant routes.