From our bustling boat
harbor to the mountains that serve as our backdrop,
Kodiak is a place that invites exploration.
To help you along your way, we've collected
information on:
Watchable Wildlife
- The Kodiak Island Archipelago and the Katmai
Coast are rich in sea, land and bird life. Even
lifelong Alaskans marvel at the abundance.
Outdoor Adventure
- Kodiak's vast wilderness and varied ecosystems
serve as the ideal backdrop for outdoor adventure.
From legendary sport fishing to a leisurely hike,
you can choose activities and experiences that
will restore your connection to nature.
Walking Tour
- Use this clickable image map to take a walking
tour of downtown Kodiak!
Island Celebrations
- Kodiak's diverse cultures and maritime lifestyles
are celebrated in a variety of special events.
General Advice
- Information on getting to Kodiak, getting
around Kodiak, and getting along
in Kodiak.
You might also want to check out the Culture
Page.
Kodiak,
Alaska - An Introduction
When most
people think of Alaska, they imagine
it to be a frozen wilderness, locked
in snow and ice ten months of the year.
Although Alaska does have its cold spots,
Kodiak Island lies on the southern coast
of Alaska and has a very moderate climate.
You can find out more about our weather
in the Climate
Section.
The Kodiak Island Archipelago also
has a very unique geography. With
green, snow-tipped mountains plunging
into deep, tree-lined fjords, it reminds
some people of Norway or Ireland.
That's why we call it Alaska's
Emerald Isle. You can read
more about it, in our Geography
Section.
Kodiak Island has a rich historical
and cultural heritage. The Alutiiq
people have inhabited Kodiak Island
for more than 7,500 years. To find
out more about the area's Alutiiq
culture, visit our Cultural
Heritage page. For more information
about Kodiak's unique past, see our
large section on Kodiak
Island's History.
