Louise Island

For the island in Antarctica, see Louise Island, Antarctica.

Louise Island is a 275-square-kilometre (106 sq mi)^[1] island in Haida Gwaii, in British Columbia, Canada, off the east coast of Moresby Island and just north of Laskeek Bay.^[2][3] It was named for Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria.^[4]: 157 Louise Island is located east of Moresby Island and Carmichael Passage, and south of Cumshewa Inlet.

Louise Island

Native name: Ḵ'uuna Gwaay
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	52°57′18″N 131°46′26″W
Archipelago	Haida Gwaii
Area	275 km2 (106 sq mi)
Administration
Canada
Demographics
Ethnic groups	Haida

The island is home to the ancient Haida village of Skedans. Beatty Anchorage, a logging camp, is also on the island.

Two officially named mountains on the island are Mount Kermode and Mount Carl.

See also

• List of islands of British Columbia