Haida Gwaii
Around Haida Gwaii
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Haida Gwaii
“The Islands”
Where the ancient forest meets the wild Pacific.
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Welcome to Haida Gwaii, the ancestral home of the Haida people. Here you'll find rugged coastlines, ancient forests, and a community that lives with the tides. We're glad you're here—pull up a chair and share a story.
Clubs for Haida Gwaii
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The room
One room for everyone around Haida Gwaii. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Haida Gwaii. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay A cultural centre in Skidegate with exhibits, carving, and performances.
- SGang Gwaay UNESCO World Heritage Site with standing totem poles of a Haida village.
- Hotspring Island Natural hot springs in Gwaii Haanas, accessible by boat.
- Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary A bird sanctuary near Masset, important for migratory waterfowl.
- Old Masset Village Historic Haida community with traditional houses and totem poles.
- Skidegate Inlet A scenic waterway separating Graham and Moresby Islands.
- Outdoors Kayaking in Gwaii Haanas
- Outdoors Whale watching
- With kids Beach days at Tow Hill
- With kids Visiting the Haida Heritage Centre
- Evenings Live music at the Edge of the World festival
- Evenings Pub nights in Masset
- Locals love Fishing charters
- Locals love Beachcombing spots
Through the year
Cool, wet maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers. Rain is common year-round, but the islands are lush and green. Best: June through August offers the driest and warmest weather for outdoor activities.
Getaways
- Prince Rupert A coastal city with a museum, harbour, and access to the Inside Passage.
- Ketchikan Alaskan town famous for totem parks and salmon fishing.
- Kitimat-Stikine Rugged mainland with rivers, mountains, and small communities.
Local flavour
Rooting for Vancouver Canucks, BC Lions, Toronto Blue Jays
Eat and drink
- Smoked salmon Often prepared with traditional smoking techniques
- Halibut Fresh from local waters
- Dungeness crab Caught around the islands
- Seaweed Harvested and used in local dishes
- Bannock A bread with Indigenous roots
Where people go
- Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve A protected area of rainforest, islands, and marine life
- Haida Heritage Centre Showcases Haida art and culture
- Totem poles Carved by Haida artists, found across the islands
- Old-growth rainforests Massive ancient trees
- Hotspring Island Natural hot springs
- Longhouses Traditional Haida communal structures
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