British Columbia is where you will find the outstandingly beautiful Queen Charlotte Island. The islanders are friendly and provide a warm welcome for visitors to their area. The area has a rich and interesting history, with many of the ancient customs still evident in daily life in the villages. Visitors will find that Queens Charlotte Islands accommodations options are available to fit all budgets.
The archipelago region is made up of over 1800 islands. Each island has its own unique terrain, some with their snow-topped mountains, or sandy beaches and forests full of exotic flora and fauna. The recently renamed Haida Gwaii is a region which is well known to be an active earthquake area. The mountain areas are subject to fairly frequent landslides.
Graham and Moresby Islands are the two main islands offering visitors accommodations. The main ferry terminal for the islands is based on Graham Island in the village of Skidegate. Graham Island is the largest and has several villages in close proximity to each other. Accommodation options include bed and breakfast, motels or holiday home rentals.
On Graham Island the village of Masset which sits at the north tip is a center for fishing. The commercial fishing industry has declined in recent years, but that has been offset by the rise in fishing activities related to tourism. Visitors interested in getting up close to the wildlife and bird watchers will find plenty to enthral them on a visit to the Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary or the Naikon Provincial Park.
Art lovers and historians will find a visit to the Old Masset Village a real treat. Visitors can observe the islanders at work in the front yard carving out the totem poles which tell the history of the islanders, their culture and their beliefs. The canoes that are used for fishing are also carved by hand. Many examples of the pieces produced by local people are available for viewing in the villages art gallery.
Tiell is the smallest village or community on Graham Island, but boast the best beaches for finding driftwood and seashells. Apart from a coffee shop and a general store there are no other buildings in the village. However, Tiell does boast a camp site for anyone wanting to sample the lifestyle.
Moresby Island is smaller with most of the inhabitants living in and around the village of Sandspit. The main industry on Moresby is and always has been logging. The Moresby Island airport provides flights to and from the mainland in British Columbia and is situated in Sandspit. In addition to a motel, the village also offers vacation rental properties and bed and breakfast facilities.
Although Haida Gwaii does not offer five star accommodation and many luxuries of home, it does offer clean, comfortable affordable options. The service is excellent and the friendly staff work hard to give visitors the opportunity to experience the island lifestyle first hand. Visitors can be sure that they will have a memorable experience that is unique and a vacation they will never forget.
The archipelago region is made up of over 1800 islands. Each island has its own unique terrain, some with their snow-topped mountains, or sandy beaches and forests full of exotic flora and fauna. The recently renamed Haida Gwaii is a region which is well known to be an active earthquake area. The mountain areas are subject to fairly frequent landslides.
Graham and Moresby Islands are the two main islands offering visitors accommodations. The main ferry terminal for the islands is based on Graham Island in the village of Skidegate. Graham Island is the largest and has several villages in close proximity to each other. Accommodation options include bed and breakfast, motels or holiday home rentals.
On Graham Island the village of Masset which sits at the north tip is a center for fishing. The commercial fishing industry has declined in recent years, but that has been offset by the rise in fishing activities related to tourism. Visitors interested in getting up close to the wildlife and bird watchers will find plenty to enthral them on a visit to the Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary or the Naikon Provincial Park.
Art lovers and historians will find a visit to the Old Masset Village a real treat. Visitors can observe the islanders at work in the front yard carving out the totem poles which tell the history of the islanders, their culture and their beliefs. The canoes that are used for fishing are also carved by hand. Many examples of the pieces produced by local people are available for viewing in the villages art gallery.
Tiell is the smallest village or community on Graham Island, but boast the best beaches for finding driftwood and seashells. Apart from a coffee shop and a general store there are no other buildings in the village. However, Tiell does boast a camp site for anyone wanting to sample the lifestyle.
Moresby Island is smaller with most of the inhabitants living in and around the village of Sandspit. The main industry on Moresby is and always has been logging. The Moresby Island airport provides flights to and from the mainland in British Columbia and is situated in Sandspit. In addition to a motel, the village also offers vacation rental properties and bed and breakfast facilities.
Although Haida Gwaii does not offer five star accommodation and many luxuries of home, it does offer clean, comfortable affordable options. The service is excellent and the friendly staff work hard to give visitors the opportunity to experience the island lifestyle first hand. Visitors can be sure that they will have a memorable experience that is unique and a vacation they will never forget.
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