Located on Baranof Island in southeastern Alaska, Sitka is a picturesque town of about 8,600 residents.
Rich in both Tlingit Indian culture as well as Russian-American history, the Sitka area has been inhabited for an estimated 10,000 years. The main industries are health, tourism and fishing — Sitka retains one of the most active commercial fleets in Alaska.
Residents enjoy a high quality of life in Sitka — numerous forest and beach trails, abundant wilderness recreational activities, clean air and water, excellent health care facilities, a wide variety of employment opportunities, unique festivals such as the Sitka Summer Music Festival, Alaska Day and WhaleFest — it's all in Sitka!
Check out these resources for more community information:
www.sitka.com A community-based website
www.sitka.org The Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau (map)
www.sitka.net The Sitka Economic Development Association's website
Sitka Community Profile 2005 (open 196 KB pdf): Compiled by the SEDA, this useful 8-page document presents an up-to-date overview of Sitka. (Requires Adobe Reader to view.)
www.cityofsitka.com The city and borough government
www.travelsitka.com A web and print guide to Sitka (good downtown map)
www.sitkalight.com Sitka's e-commerce portal
