Queen Charlotte Islands are part of British Columbia and are well-known for their natural beauty. The villagers are friendly and pleased to invite visitors to share the experiences to be found in their beautiful homelands. They are happy to share their customs which are still part of their every day lifestyle. Queens Charlotte Islands Accommodations are limited, but can easily fit any budget.
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.
Visitors looking for somewhere to stay will find that the two islands of Graham and Moresby are the main accommodation venues. The ferry terminal based in the village of Skidegate connects the island with the mainland. The several villages on Graham are fairly close to each other making a trip around the island easy. Most visitors will find that bed and breakfast, a motel or a vacation rental are the accommodation options.
Fishing is the main source of income for Masset Village. What was once a thriving commercial fishing industry has declined in recent years, but has been replaced by an increase in tourism and leisure fishing activities. Visitors to Masset Village can easily take a trip to the Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary and 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 on Graham Island has the best beaches for collecting driftwood and seashells. Tiell is referred to as a village but has a coffee shop and a store and not much else. Tiell does offer a limited opportunity on a camp site for anyone wanting to set up a tent.
The alternative accommodation center from Graham Island is the smaller Moresby Island which is and always has been a major logging region. The community is mainly based in Sandspit Village. The airport with connecting flights to and from Canada is situated in Sandspit village. The village also boast a motel, bed and breakfast and holiday homes for rent.
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.
Visitors looking for somewhere to stay will find that the two islands of Graham and Moresby are the main accommodation venues. The ferry terminal based in the village of Skidegate connects the island with the mainland. The several villages on Graham are fairly close to each other making a trip around the island easy. Most visitors will find that bed and breakfast, a motel or a vacation rental are the accommodation options.
Fishing is the main source of income for Masset Village. What was once a thriving commercial fishing industry has declined in recent years, but has been replaced by an increase in tourism and leisure fishing activities. Visitors to Masset Village can easily take a trip to the Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary and 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 on Graham Island has the best beaches for collecting driftwood and seashells. Tiell is referred to as a village but has a coffee shop and a store and not much else. Tiell does offer a limited opportunity on a camp site for anyone wanting to set up a tent.
The alternative accommodation center from Graham Island is the smaller Moresby Island which is and always has been a major logging region. The community is mainly based in Sandspit Village. The airport with connecting flights to and from Canada is situated in Sandspit village. The village also boast a motel, bed and breakfast and holiday homes for rent.
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.
