When you've reached the edge
of your world, ours begins.
| Annual Festivals | |
| Haida Gwaii Film Festival | April |
| Harbour Days | May |
| Aboriginal Day Celebration | June |
| Hospital Day Parade and events | June |
| Canada Day | July |
| Skidegate Days | July |
| Totem to Totem Marathon | July |
| Bike Race at the Edge | August |
| Logger Sports Day | August |
| Tlell Fall Fair | August |
| Edge of the World Music Festival | August |
| Haida Heritage Celebration | August |
| Coho Salmon Derby | 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.
