Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands Aboriginal Experiences

Ancient Haida totems, Tourism BC/Tom Ryan photo
Ancient Haida totems, Tourism BC/Tom Ryan photo

The Haida people of the Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii are welcoming and happy to share their culture with others. Experiencing Haida culture, with its rich history and strong modern community, is a large part of the Haida Gwaii experience.

Evidence of the community's pride, talent, and beauty is everywhere on the islands – in the form of buildings, artwork, etiquette and everyday items, and behaviour.

Many local companies offer day, multi-day or custom tours of the islands that take in various Aboriginal sites on the island, and explain their historical and/or modern day importance.

One of the most significant Aboriginal sites to visit on Haida Gwaii is SGang Gwaay, a UNESCO World Heritage site that features one of the last authentic examples of a west coast First Nations village. The village still has totem poles standing where they were first erected hundreds of years ago.

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1. Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay - Skidegate

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Skidegate, British Columbia
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The Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay in Skidegate on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), opened in July, 2007. The Centre, located at the site of the old Haida seaside village of Kaay Llnagaay, or "Sea Lion Town", showcases the living culture of the Haida, dating back over 12,000 years. Six monumental cedar totem poles carved by Haida artists stand in front of the Haida longhouses, which are connected by interior walkways & atrium space. The Centre incorporates the Haida Gwaii Museum, a gift shop, canoe house, carving shed, performing house, the Bill Reid Teaching Centre & a cafe.

Daily Tours in Summer Season

Daily Tours including Canoe, Pole, Weaving & Outbound Canoe offered June-August. Cost included in admission fee.

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2. Bluewater Adventures - Bella Bella

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We offer multi-day cruises through Haida Gwaii's (Queen Charlotte Islands) Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Northern Vancouver Island, Great Bear Rainforest, North Coast/Khutzeymateen and SE Alaska. Our 68' vessels provide the perfect base from which to tour remote coastlines. On these first rate 'learning journeys', we expect to see whales, birds, bears, rich intertidal zones and a great number of birds. With our Native Guides, we visit ancient villages with totem poles and hope to catch a glimpse of the Spirit Bear! Our professional crew, including an on-board Naturalist, will take you to places few have ever been. All aboard!

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