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A hiker stretches his arms out beside a giant old-growth Sitka spruce trees at Yakoun Lake on Haida Gwaii.Oct 30 2025

Photo Gallery: Haida Gwaii Old Growth – Yakoun Lake

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Exploring the Ancient Forests of Yakoun Lake

Step into the timeless beauty of Yakoun Lake on Haida Gwaii, where towering Sitka spruce trees stand as living reminders of the old-growth forests that once blanketed the Pacific Northwest. Protected within the Yaaguun Suu Conservancy, these ancient giants and their surrounding ecosystems continue to thrive under the stewardship of the Haida Nation.

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