Hyder Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Alaska, United States
About Hyder
Hyder is at the head of the Portland Canal, a 130-mile (210km) long fjord which forms a portion of the border between the U.S. and Canada at the southeastern edge of the Alaska Panhandle. Portland Canal is the second longest fjord on Earth. Hyder has a colorful history as a wild west mining camp and border town that took advantage of its unique status as an American territory between the Canadian mainland and several Canadian mines that could only be accessed via Hyder. In its heyday Hyder was filled with saloons, ladies of the evening, gambling and all manner of other sin because it was just across the border and therefore out of reach of the Canadian Mounties and a long way from any American law enforcement presence. The portion of Hyder built over the water and abandoned as mining activ
Where to Eat in Hyder
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alaskan Premier Seafood
Where to Stay in Hyder
- 🏨Camp Run-A-Muck
Hyder Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: