Alice Arm facts for kids
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 Alice Arm
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 55°27′03″N 129°35′19″W / 55.45083°N 129.58861°W |
| Type | Fjord |
| Part of | Observatory Inlet |
Alice Arm is a long, narrow bay, also known as an arm, located on the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada. It is part of a larger water system called Observatory Inlet, which then connects to Portland Inlet. This area is quite close to the border with the American state of Alaska.
There used to be a small town called Alice Arm. It was located on the east side of Observatory Inlet, right where the Kitsault River flows into it. This town was once a busy spot for steamboats.
What's in a Name?
The land around Alice Arm is the traditional territory of the Nisga'a people. In their language, Nisga'a, this place is called K'alii Ts'im Gits'oohl. This name means "inside, a good ways in behind."
The English name, Alice Arm, was given in 1868. Captain Daniel Pender named it to honor Alice Mary Tomlinson. She was the second daughter of Richard Woods, who worked for the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Alice Mary Tomlinson was also the wife of Reverend Robert Tomlinson. He was in charge of an Anglican mission in a place called Kincolith. Kincolith is near the mouth of the Nass River.
Alice Rock, another nearby landmark, was also named after Mrs. Tomlinson. She was quite adventurous! Right after her wedding in April 1868, she traveled with her husband. They went on a twenty-four-day journey to Kincolith in a Haida canoe. This journey started in Victoria.
