One of the best kept secrets to wind down and relax, and have a bit of adventure too, exists in the northern coast of British Columbia. The place is called Haida Gwaii, and is an archipelago that is just a two hour plane ride away from Vancouver. Due to its near location, many have started to discover and enjoy this hidden travel wonder through many Haida Gwaii adventure tours and travel packages available today.
The islands are the home for the Haida people, who are also the inhabitants of a large area of Alaska. The archipelago was originally named for the ship of Captain Dixon, the person who first surveyed the island, the Queen Charlotte. They were known before as the Queen Charlotte Islands. Now they are respectfully named again for its people, and named Haida Gwaii, which literally means Islands of the Haida.
The island can boast of one thing, and that is it can cater to anyone. It has plenty of enough activities and sights for anyone of whatever age to enjoy. Whether one wants to go more for historical or cultural enrichment, water or land adventure activities, there will be something to be definitely enjoyed and remembered. Most would want to do a lot of hiking as is one of the most popular activities, but one should be aware that many types of transportation may be needed if one wants a complete tour of the area. One would need bikes and kayaks on one's journey through the entire archipelago.
For those that want to visit the island to fully soak up the local Haida culture, one should budget about four days tops. This is about the average amount of time for one to visit each local community and get immersed in the local culture by visiting workshops of bent wood, totem poles and many others. Totem poles, also unique to the area, are actual records of histories of the families in the islands.
Those who want a bit of a water adventure should not miss whale watching, as the islands are in the most strategic spot in the whole world to watch orcas, grey whales and humpback whales up close. March to April are the best times to watch gray whales while May to September are best times to watch killer whales or orcas. Many outfits provide year round tours for whale watching in the area.
Those who are die hard hikers will be spoilt for choice with the divers amount of hiking trails and tours available. Hiking tours are led by local tour guides and there is even a unique land and hiking tour that includes a tree climbing tour! Some would prefer to take mountain bikes to explore the area. In the end however, most like to relax and take a stroll on the expansive beaches around.
For those who would like to do something less physical, there are plenty of places for fishing around the kayaking routes. There are also plenty of places to just chill out and lounge. There is definitely something for anyone regardless of physical prowess or bent.
Anytime is the best time to visit this hidden haven of British Columbia. The weather is always inviting with fairly mild winters and not so hot summers. So take the decision that many others have taken before you and go off to the land of the adventure!
The islands are the home for the Haida people, who are also the inhabitants of a large area of Alaska. The archipelago was originally named for the ship of Captain Dixon, the person who first surveyed the island, the Queen Charlotte. They were known before as the Queen Charlotte Islands. Now they are respectfully named again for its people, and named Haida Gwaii, which literally means Islands of the Haida.
The island can boast of one thing, and that is it can cater to anyone. It has plenty of enough activities and sights for anyone of whatever age to enjoy. Whether one wants to go more for historical or cultural enrichment, water or land adventure activities, there will be something to be definitely enjoyed and remembered. Most would want to do a lot of hiking as is one of the most popular activities, but one should be aware that many types of transportation may be needed if one wants a complete tour of the area. One would need bikes and kayaks on one's journey through the entire archipelago.
For those that want to visit the island to fully soak up the local Haida culture, one should budget about four days tops. This is about the average amount of time for one to visit each local community and get immersed in the local culture by visiting workshops of bent wood, totem poles and many others. Totem poles, also unique to the area, are actual records of histories of the families in the islands.
Those who want a bit of a water adventure should not miss whale watching, as the islands are in the most strategic spot in the whole world to watch orcas, grey whales and humpback whales up close. March to April are the best times to watch gray whales while May to September are best times to watch killer whales or orcas. Many outfits provide year round tours for whale watching in the area.
Those who are die hard hikers will be spoilt for choice with the divers amount of hiking trails and tours available. Hiking tours are led by local tour guides and there is even a unique land and hiking tour that includes a tree climbing tour! Some would prefer to take mountain bikes to explore the area. In the end however, most like to relax and take a stroll on the expansive beaches around.
For those who would like to do something less physical, there are plenty of places for fishing around the kayaking routes. There are also plenty of places to just chill out and lounge. There is definitely something for anyone regardless of physical prowess or bent.
Anytime is the best time to visit this hidden haven of British Columbia. The weather is always inviting with fairly mild winters and not so hot summers. So take the decision that many others have taken before you and go off to the land of the adventure!
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