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Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve

Skidegate, BC

National Parks
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Address: 2 Beach Rd Skidegate, BC V0T 1S1 Canada How do we get there? Number: 250-559-8818
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About this activity

A visit to Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve isn't just a visit into an incredibly beautiful part of Canada, filled with out door adventures - it's an experience in a rich, remote landscape just steeped in spirituality, protected by the Haida who draw on their ancestors for cultural inspiration.

Gwaii Haanas means "Islands of Beauty" in the Haida language, and when you visit you can see why! Gwaii Haanas embodies the essence of the rugged beauty and rich ecology of the Pacific coast. It is a celebration of more than ten thousand years of Haida connection with the land and sea.

For some visitors, this opportunity to witness a living culture, and immerse themselves in nature is a spiritual experience.

The lush rainforests may surprise you, and look up and you might see skies filled with bald eagles.  Moss-draped cedars tower above Haida people's ancient carved poles, if you wanted a cultural experience for the kids whilst enjoying outdoor adventure, this is the place to be!

You can spend your days exploring ancient Haida village sites, with century old remains of multi-tiered longhouses. Kids can cruise through the ocean just teeming with wildlife, seeing whales breach, and dolphins ride the bow waves, and perhaps sea lions barking from the rocky outcrops.

You can even kayak up close to wildlife and Haida culture too!

A truly exceptional experience in the Canadian wilderness, that can only be reached by sea or air!

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Directions

Gwaii Haanas can only be reached by sea or by air. Generally, small craft travel the inside waters of Carmichael Passage and Dana Passage from Moresby Camp to Gwaii Haanas. It takes about two days, weather permitting, to travel by kayak from Moresby Camp to the northern border of Gwaii Haanas. A popular alternative is transportation by a licensed tour operator.

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How much does it cost?

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Adults

$21 for excursion / camping

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Children

Free under 17 years

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Last Updates

2023

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve FAQ’s

Make sure you go prepared with all the food and water that you need for your experience!

All self-guided Gwaii Haanas visitors must attend an orientation session. Please allow 1.5 hours for the session. It is a legal requirement and provides safety information and traveller protocols. This session is also an excellent introduction to the natural and cultural history of the area. All scheduled orientations take place in Classroom One at the Haida Heritage Centre. It is not necessary to reserve space in orientations.

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Speak to the visitor center staff when booking your trip to ask about the accessibility

Be prepared with your planned entry and departure dates. Keep in mind that July and August are the busiest periods and the number of visitors allowed to enter Gwaii Haanas each day is limited.

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