What To Know Before Looking For Haida Gwaii Hotels

By Marci Nielsen


British Columbia is one of the last places on the earth that has a best kept secret in terms of travel destinations and possibly tour spots. This best kept secret comes in the form of the archipelago of Haida Gwaii. So before you pack you bags and head off to one of the several Haida Gwaii hotels, please find out more about what this place has to offer by reading on further in this article.

Haida Gwaii is a group of islands, so expect a lot of water, and of course, water related activities. One of the prime, if not prime activity that is very much popular is the year round whale watching tours and excursions that plenty have participated in and also enjoyed.

Whale watching has become its main earning attraction due to the fact that the area is considered the best in the world when it comes to watching and observing whale species such as the mighty orca, the humpback whale and the grey whale. Frequency per hour in terms of sightings will depend on season and month so it might be a good idea to research on when is the best time to go. By doing this you will definitely get more for your money.

Some land based activities can be had as well in the form of hiking and camping if one is so inclined. One can also enjoy quite a few kayaking areas and fishing spots as well. A popular habit in the islands is to bike around in the morning until afternoon, whereby the what hours are left in the day is spent just lazing around the beach until evening.

If one enjoys vacations be learning cultural and historical heritages, then one may well enjoy a vacation here. The local populace, the Haida, are very accommodating to people who are eager to learn more about their ways and culture. However, be circumspect by at least reading up ahead about their culture so you can avoid embarrassing questions and blunders.

As you travel along the islands, you will notice quite a few totem poles around and they look very much like Alaskan totem poles. This is because the Haida also occupy large areas of Alaska. The totem poles are records of each of the families on the island and should be accorded much respect.

Four days is the minimum amount of time you need to fully circumnavigate the entire area and soak everything in. This is enough time to be able to visit all the local arts and crafts establishments as well as the museums that are on offer from each of the local communities. During this time, you will most likely learn a lot about a furniture making technique used by North American Indian tribes, called the bent wood technique. This is a way of making furniture without using nails and such.

Getting to the archipelago is quite simple. All it will take is a two hour plane ride from Toronto. Some people opt to take the more scenic boat or ferry ride that takes close to eight hours.




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