Haida Gwaii
Canada · British Columbia · 10 m
Description
Haida Gwaii is a remote island archipelago off the coast of British Columbia and a unique blend of Indigenous culture, pristine wilderness, and ancient history. Known as the “Islands of the People”, it has been the homeland of the Haida Nation for thousands of years and is renowned for historic village sites such as SG̱ang Gwaay (UNESCO World Heritage Site), carved totem poles, mystical coastal rainforests, and extraordinary wildlife. Between rugged shores, mist-covered forests, and rich marine habitats, humpback whales, gray whales, black bears, and endemic species such as the Haida Gwaii black bear thrive. The islands combine spectacular nature with living Haida traditions and rank among Canada’s most remarkable cultural and wilderness destinations
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 4 to 14 days (optimal 7 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- SGang Gwaay (Ninstints)
- Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve
- Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay
- Haida Watchmen Cultural Sites
- Sea Kayaking in Gwaii Haanas(Multi-day trip)
- Tow Hill
- North Beach
- Naikoon Provincial Park
- Balance Rock
- Pesuta Shipwreck Trail
- Golden Spruce Trail
- Spirit Lake Trail
- Old-Growth Rainforest Trails
- Moresby Camp
- Skidegate
- Masset
- Tlell
- Tlell River
- Humpback and Gray Whale Watching (May - October)
- Seabird Colonies
- Puffin Watching (May - July)
- Black Bear Watching
- Windy Bay (Hlk'yah GawGa)(Day trip)
- Hot Spring Island(Day trip)
- Burnaby Narrows(Day trip)
- Kunghit Island(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- YZP
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry