Masset Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
About Masset
Masset is located on Masset Sound on the northern coast of Graham Island, the largest island in Haida Gwaii, and is approximately50km (31mi)west of mainland British Columbia. The name Masset was a gift from the captain of a Spanish vessel that was repaired with the assistance of the Haida citizens of Atewaas, Kayung and Jaaguhl. These three villages accepted the gift and adopted the name Masset to commemorate what might be the first ever contact between Europeans and the Haida. The nameMassetis now used by the Village of Masset and the Village of Old Massett, the original recipient of the name and a village under the Constitution of the Haida Nation. Masset's name in the local dialect of the Haida language isUttewas, "white slope", probably referring to a small hill south of the village.
Top Attractions in Masset
Explore the best things to see and do in Masset:
- ★Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary
- ★Dixon Entrance Golf & Country Club
- ★Dixon Entrance Museum
Where to Eat in Masset
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Daddy Cool’s Public House at Mile Zero
- 🍴Island Sunrise Cafe
- 🍴Moon Over Naikoon
- 🍴Sushi Yokohama
Where to Stay in Masset
- 🏨Chinook Lodge
- 🏨Haida Gwaii Beach Cabins
- 🏨Hidden Island RV & Campground
Masset Travel Guide Sections
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