Townsite

On the Inlet, about 16 miles inland from the mouth, and
in front of the 6,400 acres, is an eddy, a bay with deep
water to the shore and fine anchorage and a most ideal
harbor. It is there where the Nadau River empties into
the Massett Inlet and where there is an exposure of the
cretaceous sandstone and coal formation, described in Dr.
Ells’s report to the Canadian Government. There would
be a splendid place to build a town, the land is perfectly
level for miles south along the Kumdis Slough, gently
sloping towards the Inlet. On this Slough there is another
great exposure of the cretaceous sandstone formation, also
described by Dr. Ells in his official report.

Climate of Graham Island

The climate is mild and balmy and resembles a good
deal the west coast of England. The Japanese current
strikes the Queen Charlotte Islands more forcibly and more
direct. than sany other~place on .the. North «Pacific: Coast,
and no doubt this is responsible for the mild climate. Gov-
ernment reports state that the climate on Graham Island
is similar and identical with that prevailing in Victoria,
B. C. The rainfall, although quite heavy enough, is only
one-third of that of Prince Rupert and about the same as
in Victoria, and very rarely the mercury comes down to
freezing point.

Agricultural and Other Natural Resources

ihe island ts almost-as-large in area as Denmark. The
soil is rich and very fertile in certain parts of the Island,
and a great number of people have recently taken up home-
steads and secured farm lands there. The timber supply
is enormous, and the waters surrounding the Island are
teeming with fish. It is from the water dround Queen
Charlotte Islands that our supply of halibut comes. The
vast quantity of high-class coal underlying part of this
beautiful Island exceeds, however, in commercial value all
other resources combined.

Developments of the Company’s Property
to be Rushed Immediately

As the result of the sale of the stock in this Company
now offered to the public, rapid and most expert develop-
ment work will be undertaken, with the object of producing
coal for Prince Rupert at the earliest opportunity. Wharves,
bunkers and all the necessary facilities will be provided and
the lands are so situated that no other company can do this
work at a less cost or more expeditiously. Expert men are
now thoroughly prospecting the property with diamond
drills to ascertain where is the most suitable place for the
permanent shafts, etc.