Havannah Channel facts for kids

Havannah Channel is a cool waterway in the South Coast area of British Columbia, Canada. It's like a natural sea lane that branches off the north side of Johnstone Strait. This channel leads to other waterways like Chatham Channel and Call Inlet. You can find it south of East Cracroft Island.

When you enter Havannah Channel from Johnstone Strait, you'll pass by the Broken Islands. Inside the channel, you'll also spot Hull Island. It sits southeast of East Cracroft Island and just south of where Call Inlet begins.

Why is it Called Havannah Channel?

This channel got its name from a ship called the HMS Havannah. This ship was part of the British Navy and sailed in the Pacific Ocean from 1855 to 1859.

The captain of the Havannah was Thomas Harvey. He was important enough that a nearby place, Port Harvey, was named after him! Port Harvey is a bay on the north side of the channel, located where the two Cracroft Islands meet.

First Nations Communities

Along the east shore of Havannah Channel, you'll find Etsekin IR No. 1. An "Indian Reserve" is a special area of land set aside for First Nations communities in Canada.

Etsekin IR No. 1 is located east of the northern tip of Hull Island. It also includes three small islands nearby. This area is home to the community of Matilpi. It covers about 13.20 hectares (that's about 32.6 acres!).