The World's Tallest Totem Pole
52m high carved pole representing Kwakwaka’wakw groups
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Sightseeing

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Culture

Message from Gemma, Off Track Travel

The World's Tallest Totem Pole is located on Alert Bay. Standing at 52m, the wooden pole features depictions of several different Kwakwaka’wakw groups, rather than representing a single family.

Each carved figure has an important meaning - the bear holding a salmon, for example, symbolises the group's pride in the land.

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