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HAIDA GWAII
July 26 - 31
6 days
$2695

Day One: Vancouver – Masset Meals: L, D
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. Arrive mid afternoon at the Engelhard’s Oceanview Lodge for a one night stay. Tonight, enjoy an intimate dinner at the Eagle Feast Home of renowned Haida Artist April White.

Day Two: Masset – Old Massett – Queen Charlotte City (QCC) Meals: B, L, D
Visit the village of Old Massett with a stop at Sarah’s Haida Gallery and the Haida Carver Studio. Travel south to Port Clements to visit the Port Clements Museum Picnic at Meares Lake followed by a visit to Tlell, home to many local crafters. Stops include Balance Rock and St. Mary’s Spring. Arrive mid afternoon in Queen Charlotte City and settle into the Sea Raven Inn, your home for four nights.

Day Three: QCC – Skidegate – QCC Meals: B, L
Travel this morning to Skidegate and visit the Haida Heritage Centre at Qay’llnagaay that houses information on the history of the islands. View the Loo Taas Canoe Shed and the new poles symbolizing the continuation of the Haida lifestyle and celebrate a thriving culture. A highlight of the time in Skidegate is a visit to view the Bill Reid Pole. Return to Queen Charlotte City for time on your own to visit local shops and the visitor centre.

Day Four: QCC – Moresby Island – QCC Meals: B, L
Haida history and culture can be experienced fi rsthand at the remote Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and 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.

Day Five: QCC Meals:B, D
Today is a free day. Take an optional plane ride to Ninstants, a World Heritage Site, walk the beach or shop and explore the small community of Queen Charlotte City.This evening’s highlight is a contemporary Haida Feast. Sample many traditional dishes ranging from seafood to venison.

Day Six: QCC – Sandspit – Vancouver Meals: B, L
Depart the motel for Moresby Island and follow the back roads to Copper Bay, a traditional Haida spring fishing camp. Weather permitting, lunch will be at Gray Bay, a large sandy beach great for shells and walking. This afternoon board the Air Canada fl ight from Sandspit to Vancouver.

Leave Haida Gwaii with memories of a lifetime!

Highlights:
Masset
Agate Beach and Tow Hill
Naikoon Provincial Park
Old Massett
Dinner at Eagle Feast Home
Artisan Studio visits
Port Clements and Tlell
Balance Rock
St. Mary’s Spring
Queen Charlotte City
Skidegate
Haida Heritage Centre
Loo Taas Canoe Shed
Bill Reid Pole
Gwaii Haanas National Park
Reserve
Zodiac to Skedans Haida Haida Feast
Sandspit


 

 


 

 

 


 



 

 

 

 
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