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
Check out the Haida Gwaii Tourism Blogspot - it's all about Haida Gwaii! Updated Monday mornings
| 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 |
Our Islands
Canada's most remote archipelago Haida Gwaii (Islands of the People) or recently referred to as the Queen Charlotte Islands, is an energizing place steeped in culture with unique natural endowments.
Whether you enjoy an active sportsfishing holiday, exploring and learning about the Islands history and culture or prefer to get away and enjoy our peaceful solitudes, along vast sandy beaches or in ancient First Nations Villages the Queen Charlotte Islands offer an unforgettable experience for anyone who visits.
Situated north of Vancouver and west of Prince Rupert the Islands are well connected to mainland British Columbia, through daily scheduled air service and with BC Ferries which operates a vehicle and passenger ferry service year round.
Highlights of any trip to the Islands, your visit may include a trip into the Gwaii Haanas National Park and Haida Protected Area recently named the best National Park in North America, or the opportunity to catch one of the many species of Salmon or other sport fish plentiful in the waters all around the Islands.
Whatever your preferences, the Islands offer endless opportunities to discover or relax in safe and natural surroundings. A unique experience awaits, come and discover the Islands!
Communities
The Islands are home to 3 municipal towns, 2 modern Haida Villages and a few eclectic settlements.
Natural History
Distinct flora and fauna have evolved here for thousands of years, giving the islands the nickname, “the Galapagos of the north.”
Cultural History
The history of the Haida goes back to the stories of the great floods, the first tree and back to the ice age with legends of ice woman swooping down from above.
