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.
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Archipelago | Queen Charlotte Islands |
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Area | 275 km2 (106 sq mi) |
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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.