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A unique experience on Haida Gwaii
Thursday, June 28th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
A trip to Haida Gwaii, or the Queen Charlotte Islands as it is commonly known, is a back-to-nature experience unlike any other.
Haida Gwaii is located approximately 120 kilometres west of the North Coast and, although it measures approximately 300 kilometres in length, only some 5,000 people call this area home. To get to the islands visitors can either load up their vehicles and take a cruise aboard B.C. Ferries’ Queen of Prince Rupert or the new MV
Northern Adventure, depending on the current situation, or take a brief seaplane trip over to any one of a number of destinations on the
Islands.
Once on the islands, fishing enthusiasts are offered the ideal conditions to get out on the ocean and try to land their trophy fish. Whether fishing in the
Hecate Strait between Haida Gwaii and the mainland or in the open ocean at the North end or along the west coast of the islands, the
opportunity to catch Halibut, wild Pacific Salmon, Lingcod and Flounders, or to drop your traps in search of crabs or prawns is unparalleled.
And, much like Prince Rupert, there is a thriving community of professional guides from Sandspit through to Masset that will help you get the most out of your island experience.
As well as the different communities on the island, almost all of which have waterfront access in town, Haida Gwaii is home to a number of campsites both along the main road and on the back roads of the islands. For those who don’t want to leave the comfort of dry land, fishermen can look to catch Cutthroat, Rainbow Trout, or Dolly Varden inland on the numerous lakes and streams of Haida Gwaii.
The Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii
provides a laid back atmosphere for those who need break from the hustle and bustle of life along with some top notch fishing, making it well worth the trip.;