The harbour name has been used at least since 1871, being a safe natural harbour along a coast noted for turbulent … See more

In 1890, the townsite for Queenstown, the former name, was laid out. The next year, Jobe (Joseph) Leeson preempted property. In 1892, the trading post, sawmill, and other buildings were erected. J.L. Leeson & Son Trading Po… See more

In 1928, Albert Moore established a logging venture, operating from a floating camp. In 1950, son Bill moved W.D. Moore Logging operations on land about 3 kilometres (2 mi) from the settlement. In the 1960s, Bill founded a … See more

In the 1970s, up to 200 boats would gather in the harbour while awaiting the opening of the Pacific salmon fishery. During the season, around 1,500 boats would pass through the harbour, which hosted numerous f… See more

July 15, 1953: An 8-year-old boy fell from a floating dock and drowned.
April 30, 1969: A 14-year-old boy burned to death at his home.
April 7, 1977: Helicopters sprayed toxic herbicide on … See more

In 2011, the census recorded 20 permanent residents, dropping to five by 2016. Nowadays, two remain. However, many of the 59 private dwellings are occupied seasonally, but the future, which is dependent … See more