Trip Itinerary
Take a morning flight with Pacific Coastal Airlines from Vancouver to the Village of Masset. Begin your Haida Gwaii adventure with a visit to pristine Naikoon Provincial Park. There is plenty of time to explore Agate Beach, Tow Hill, and Rose Point with the help of a local guide. Arrive midafternoon at the Masset OceanView Hotel for a two night stay. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local eatery.
This morning visit the private residence of Haida artist Christian White and learn about his cultural history. Spend the afternoon in Old Massett for lunch and time to explore. A visit to the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum and Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary will cap off the afternoon. This evening visit Davidson Longhouse, enjoy a traditional seafood meal, and experience a Haida dance performance.
Travel south to Daajing Giids. Along the way visit the Port Clements Museum, picnic at Meares Lake, and visit Tlell, home to many local crafters. Arrive in Skidegate, and join a local guide who will bring Haida history and culture to life. Arrive midafternoon in the Village of Daajing Giids (formerly Queen Charlotte City) and settle into the Sea Raven Inn, your home for four nights.
Travel this morning to Skidegate and visit the Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay that houses information on the history of the islands. View the Loo Taas Canoe Shed and the poles symbolizing the continuation of the Haida lifestyle and celebrate a thriving culture. A highlight of the time in Skidegate is a visit to Balance Rock. Return to Daajing Giids for time on your own to visit local shops and the visitor centre.
Haida history and culture can be experienced firsthand at the remote Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve with a zodiac trip to the Skedans, an abandoned Haida Site. En route to the village, view many types of seabirds that are rarely seen from the coastal shores. A guide will take the group on a walking tour of the village site that includes viewing the standing totems. This full day away includes a picnic lunch and snacks en route. Dinner is at a local eatery.
Join the group for a walk to Spirit Lake. Experience the quietness of the moss carpeted forest, wander over bridges and boardwalks spanning creeks. Come and explore the sights, sounds, and smells of a temperate rainforest with a Haida Gwaii interpreter. As you meander alongside a small stream to tranquil Spirit Lake, learn how the Haida harvest plants and trees. This evening’s highlight is a contemporary Haida Feast. Sample many traditional dishes ranging from seafood
to venison.
Depart the inn for the Masset Airport and your midmorning flight to Vancouver. Leave Haida Gwaii with memories of a lifetime!
Day 1
Vancouver–Masset
Day 2
Masset–Old Massett–Masset
Day 3
Masset–Village of Daajing Giids
Day 4
Daajing Giids–Skidegate–Daajing Giids
Day 5
Daajing Giids–Moresby Island–Daajing Giids
Day 6
Daajing Giids
Day 7
Daajing Giids–Vancouver
