Nestled along the sheltered waters of Sitkalidak Strait, Old Harbor or Nuniaq as it called in the indigenous Alutiiq language, is on the southeast coast of Kodiak Island. Tall peaks serve as a dramatic backdrop for the city, which faces Sitkalidak Island. Sitkalidak Island has the largest population of puffins on the Kodiak Island Archipelago.

Old Harbor is a small coastal community on the southeast side of Kodiak Island, rich in Alutiiq culture, history and natural beauty. Established in the late 1700's as one of the earliest settlements on the island, Old Harbor has long been shaped by fishing, subsistence traditions and a deep connection to the land and sea. The Alutiiq/Sugpiaq lived in the area long before the Russians first landed on Kodiak. In 1784, Russian traders established "Three Saints Bay" and took the land from the indigenous peoples. Only a few years later in 1788, there was a tsunami that destroyed the Three Saints Bay settlement and after two more earthquakes struck before 1792, the Russians abandoned the settlement and relocated to what is now the City of Kodiak. "Three Saints Bay" settlement was later reestablished as "Staruigavan" (Old Harbor). The historic Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church was established in 1795, reflecting the lasting influence of Russian contact and remains an important cultural and spiritual presence in the community. After the church survived tsunamis following the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, it was considered a miracle after the surrounding village was washed away.

Today, visitors are drawn to its dramatic mountains, sheltered harbor, and abundant wildlife including whales, sea otters, eagles and bears. Old Harbor boasts having the only glacier on Kodiak Island. The surrounding waters and rivers offer excellent fishing opportunities, while the village itself provides a glimpse into a close-knit community where cultural heritage, traditional practices, and modern life remain closely intertwined.