Aspen Hotels – Sitka
Just off the banks of Sitka is Japonski Island, named by the Russians after a group of Japanese fishermen were found stranded there in 1805. The fishermen were returned in 1806 by the Russians. It connects to Baranof Island and the mainland via O’Connell Bridge. However, prior to the bridge, a ferry brought fishermen…
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Japonski Island
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Journey Across the John O’Connell Bridge
Connecting downtown Sitka and the ANB harbor to the University of Alaska district, the John O’Connell Bridge is cable-stayed and whisks you across the Sitka Channel. It’s the link between Baranof Island and Japonski Island, completed in 1971. Until then, the only way to island hop was to jump on a ferry (which is…
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Pioneer Bar and Liquor Store
Can’t decide if you’re in the mood for a night out at the local watering hole, or would prefer a bottle to enjoy in your guest room? Part bar, part liquor store and 100 percent guaranteed good time, the Pioneer Bar and Liquor Store is located right on the water and next door to…
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Island Life
Sitka is flanked not only by Jamestown Bay, but also by a generous peppering of islands accessible by boat (in the summer) and planes where you can experience the isolated beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. From the tiny Minett Island to Cannon Island just a few feet from the peninsula, island hopping provides incredible…
