Disappear To Another World When You Experience Adventures At A Haida Gwaii Lodge

By Ericka Marsh


There are times when a simple vacation is not enough. The sportsman, naturalist, artist and searching spirit all crave that singular adventure that will remind them of how it feels to be truly alive. There is a distant archipelago waiting between the Pacific Ocean and the Hecate Strait off British Columbia. It is an isolated spot, with rugged shorelines, but it lures the curious to come an experience its offerings.

The continental shelf supports this archipelago of Canada. Travelers arrive to the major ports by taking ferries or flying from Prince Rupert of Vancouver. It can include several hours to get there, but it is well worth the time. Anyone who owns a private vessel is also welcome to dock at the marinas available. Because a haida gwaii lodge often provides everything the adventurer needs for the time spent, it is easy to see why many come again and again.

As a prime location for sports fishermen and their activities, area lodges specialize in fly in adventures. Once reservations for any group are confirmed, the next step for sportsmen is to simply arrive and check in to their accommodations. All of the clothing, equipment, fishing boats, meals and entertainment are completely set to go. Days are spent reeling in salmon and local fish, while evenings are filled with great, locally sourced food, often caught that day, and good company.

Artists around the world gather to study the Haida carvings and paintings. Their distinctive colors and graphic designs are famous to students and teachers. They are discovered anew in classrooms because the artwork subjects are animals, fish and birds native to the area. More important is their role in story telling, as the people have told the old stories for generations, keeping their cultural history alive with each new group of youngsters.

Naturalists wishing to explore the flora and fauna fed by the volcanic waters and ever changing land surfaces tend to hike through the forests and along the beaches. It is said that the archipelago was one place where the warmth of the volcanoes helped to preserve the diverse wildlife and sea creatures over the Ice Age. This is one theory about why it is that the islands there are filled with species from the neighboring mainland as well as those unique to the island chain.

The main islands of Graham and Moresby anchor the central spots within the complete archipelago. Originally named for Queen Charolott during British rule, the main cities reflect the colonial architecture built during that time. But Haida culture continued to coexist alongside, so the ancient name meaning Islands of the People has come into modern use. The two distinct cultures continue, with visitors enjoying what represents each.

Photographers looking for pristine scenery on both land and sea bring their equipment to capture incredible beauty. The views from most anywhere are spectacular.

Come to the Haida people, lodge on the distant archipelago, calm your spirit and fill yourself with new experiences. Make you reservations to disappear into its mystical and historic spaces. Before you realize it, you will be renewed.




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