Haida Gwaii Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island group in British Columbia, Canada
About Haida Gwaii
This is a remote area where there are few big chain stores or high end amenities. Do not expect grand resorts choked with tourists. TheHaida Houseresort owned by the Haida is on the Tlell River, and there are B&Bs, cabins, and motels that offer accommodations. Some of the reasons to come to the islands are to explore the outdoors as there are numerous options for hiking, hunting, beachcombing, kayaking, and fishing. Other visitors enjoy the many artisan galleries that can be found. The Haida Gwaii have been called “The Misty Islands”, referring to the moist, mild climate, and to the mystique of its inhabitants, the Haida Nation. The Haida have a highly developed seafaring culture and had a reputation for adventure, 20-metre dugout canoes, fascinating ceremonies and ferocious exploits. The
Top Attractions in Haida Gwaii
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Haida Gwaii Travel Guide Sections
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