When you've reached the edge
of your world, ours begins.
Spring & Fall e-News will keep you updated on what's happening on Haida Gwaii
What’s New
Feb 15: Haida Language 'Word of the Week': k'ay (rhymes with sky). Meaning: Sealion. See http://ow.ly/907Pj for more!
Check out the Haida Gwaii Tourism Blogspot - it's all about Haida Gwaii! Updated Monday mornings
Feb 8: Haida Language 'Word of the Week' "k'aaw" ('aaw' sounds like 'ow'). Meaning: Herring roe on kelp -(and it tastes so good!)
| Annual Festivals | |
| Haida Gwaii Film Festival | March 25-27 |
| Masset Harbour Days | May 21-22 |
| Aboriginal Day Celebration (Old Massett) | June |
| Hospital Day Parade and events in Queen Charlotte | June 18 |
| Canada Day events in Port Clements (mud bog, fishing derby) | June 30-July 1 |
| Skidegate Days (canoe races, Haida events) | July 14-16 |
| Totem to Totem Marathon | July 16 |
| Bike Race at the Edge | not this year |
| Logger Sports Day in Sandspit | July 23 |
| Tlell Fall Fair | July 31 |
| Edge of the World Music Festival | August 5-7 |
| Haida Heritage Celebration | August 20 |
| Coho Salmon Derby in Sandspit | September |
| Surfing Expression Session | November |
Media
The Haida Gwaii Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) under the Misty Isles Economic Development Society (MIEDS) can provide information and access to resources on Haida Gwaii.
Access to the Digital Asset Managment System can be obtained by contacting media@mieds.ca
We can provide information as follows:
- Fact Info sheets for story ideas and provide local contacts for further information
- Quality images through our on-line image gallery or b-roll through our Digital Asset Management System (DAMS)
- Fact check your articles prior to submission.
- Provide information on marketing research on tourism for Haida Gwaii
See also our newsletter archives:
Fact Information Sheets
Browse through a list of Information sheets on various themes that help make Haida Gwaii so unique
