Canada's Northernmost Ice-Free Pacific Port

STEWART - BRITISH COLUMBIA - CANADA

The Portland Canal Terminal stands where the Portland Canal meets the world, a northern hub connecting the Golden Triangle’s critical minerals, local communities, and global markets. As Canada’s most northerly ice‑free deep‑sea port, Stewart delivers year‑round access for mining, energy, and industrial growth across northwest British Columbia and the Yukon.

Indigenous‑Led.
Future‑Ready.

Owned and governed by Nisga’a and Tahltan Nations, the Portland Canal Terminal is a model of reconciliation in action. From the days when children paddled canoes up the Portland Canal — connecting communities to industry, and industry to the world — the port carries forward a story of connection, continuity, and shared purpose.

Today’s Port.
Tomorrow’s Gateway.

A major, multi‑phase infrastructure program is reshaping Stewart into a modern, resilient, high‑capacity logistics hub. With upgraded marine infrastructure, expanded wharf lands, integrated inland terminals, and community‑aligned workforce housing, the Portland Canal Terminal is preparing for the next generation of northern growth.

Built for Resilience.
Strengthened by History.

For more than half a century, Stewart has been the export link for the region’s mineral wealth. Today, that historic strength lays the foundation for a brighter future — one where resilient infrastructure supports Canada’s critical minerals strategy, northern economic security, and long‑term community benefits.

A NORTHERN GATEWAY FOR CANADA'S CRITICAL MINERALS

A Modern Port Built for the Energy Transition

Mining in the Golden Triangle is accelerating, with major copper, gold, silver, and strategic mineral projects moving toward production. The Portland Canal Terminal is expanding to meet this demand through a coordinated program that includes:

Modern concentrate handling and enclosed loading systems
A permitted wharf expansion adding new marine capacity
Development of inland terminals along Highway 37
Workforce housing and regional enabling infrastructure

Together, these investments create an integrated logistics network that delivers speed, reliability, and resilience from mine to ship.

An Indigenous-Led Model for National Infrastructure

The project is fully aligned with federal and provincial priorities: critical minerals, trade corridors, reconciliation, and northern economic development. With Indigenous ownership and governance at its core, the Portland Canal Group demonstrates how modern infrastructure can advance economic participation while respecting the land, culture, and long‑term stewardship responsibilities of the Nations.

A Vision of the Future Shaped by the Community and Place of Yesterday

The Portland Canal Group is being built with cultural intention — a place where the strength of the past shapes the possibilities of the future. Nisga’a and Tahltan Nation’s pride runs deep in this project, creating a shared sense of purpose that guides every investment, every plan, and every decision.

Led by Nations, Built for Generations.

The Portland Canal Group is majority owned and governed by Nisga’a and Tahltan Nations, with additional partnership through Arrow. This Indigenous‑led structure ensures economic benefits, cultural values, and environmental responsibility guide all aspects of development.

Two Nations, One
Source of Pride.

For the Nisg’a and Tahltan Nations, this project represents far more than infrastructure. It is a symbol of sovereignty, stewardship, and long‑term prosperity. The pride in this port is profound — a reflection of history, identity, and an ambitious future.

Sustainability and Stewardship at the Centre.

Every component — from enclosed concentrate systems to inland terminals and marine habitat protection — is designed to respect the land, water, and communities that rely on the Portland Canal. This stewardship approach sets a new national benchmark for how ports can grow sustainably.

Resilience as Strength

The North demands infrastructure that can withstand weather, distance, and volatility. Stewart’s expansion is designed with resilience at its core — ensuring continuity for mining operations, safety for workers, and reliability for global supply chains. A resilient port strengthens the entire region.

A Future Built on Connection

Just as the people journeyed along the Portland Canal, tracing pathways that tied their communities to one another, the Portland Canal Terminal forms a gateway between this region and the wider world. This project brings together generations, Nations, industry, and government to build a future anchored in partnership, pride, and common purpose.

THE FUTURE - A NORTHERN GATEWAY FOR CANADA

A Bright Future for Stewart and the North

As critical mineral development accelerates, the Portland Canal Group will play an essential role in connecting Canada’s resources to global markets. With Indigenous leadership, state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, and a vision grounded in resilience and community strength, Stewart is emerging as one of Canada’s most strategically important northern trade gateways.