Ketchikan Historic George Inlet Cannery & Saxman Photo Stop

Discover several of Ketchikan's historical attractions

Enjoy the scenic drive through Downtown Ketchikan with a guided photo stop in Saxman Native Village. Browse the park, look for the world's largest collection of totem poles, and learn the stories and history of these grand artistic works built by the Tlingit and Haida. Visit the carving center on-site and observe the carvers performing their craft using traditional tools and paints.

The George Inlet Cannery took a big part in Ketchikan's industrial era. During its operational years from 1913 to 1958, a massive amount of canned salmon products were produced here and it self-sustained a community of 200 people. Visit this historical place with your knowledgeable guide and learn about the cannery industry and its contributions to the history of Ketchikan. There were 13 operating canneries in Ketchikan at one point and they made canned salmon along with packaged other marine life including halibut, geoducks, Dungeness crab, sea cucumbers, and more.

Explore the little cove where the Cannery still sits today after the tour. Walk along the rainforest trail, and stop by the various historical buildings with original equipment along the canning line and exhibit rooms.

No history lesson of Ketchikan can be complete without a tasting of some of the most popular local delicacies. A menu of small bites including freshly caught seafood, locally grown ingredients, and wild-caught game paired with Alaskan brewed beer round off this fun-filled day. Savor the flavors of Ketchikan as you are surrounded by pristine sightseeing and breathtaking waterfalls. Be sure to grab your own locally made coloring book to remember your adventures from the day!