Exciting Reasons Why You Should Take Haida Gwaii Tours

By Ida Dorsey


Formerly called Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii is the most remote archipelago in Canada. Haida Gwaii tours offer many of the known island pleasures including those of fishing, sailing, photography, beach combing, hiking and many other island adventures. Tours in Haida primarily focus on the wildlife rich islands and water activities. A number of tour operators provide cruises and complete packages for outings in this spectacular area.

There are tours available throughout the year due to the superb climate and variety of outdoor land based activities. Most tour providers also take care of all accommodation and other needs. They also offer rentals of kayaks, bikes and gear.

Lodges are also plentiful, and tourists flock there. Any equipment such as kayaks, canoes, camping gear and more can also be quickly hired. There are plenty of operators with multiple packages. Their websites provide all that one needs to know and also include stories from people who have visited as well as videos of the places.

These islands are also the only in the area that feature surfing and water adventure activities. Other active sports include those using different types of small boats and also sailing. Fishing and dolphin watching are some of the more passive activities. Outdoor land activities on the islands include treks, hikes and walks through trails in the forest. Scanning the beaches for wildlife is also a favorite activity. There are plenty of tours for sightseeing the exotic areas as well. These land activities are also very fresh and exciting given the striking natural beauty.

Wildlife of Haida is land locked as this area has remained isolated from the main land. This has led to differently evolved and native species in the area. Wildlife includes whales, eagles, black bears, mountain goats, dolphins, seabirds and some other rare species. Sea anemones, crabs and other life forms are counted among the densest across the world in this area. All these animals are wild and native to the area as this is their natural habitat.

The culture and heritage of the islands is rich with a protected United Nations heritage site which is also a naturally occurring hot spring. Numerous museums and galleries display the rich aboriginal culture of the islands. Seasonal events and festivals involving dance, theater and music with an active and thriving community keep occurring across the island.

As with accommodation, food options are also abundant in Haida. There are many restaurants, shops selling coffee and bakeries. Exquisite wineries and breweries are also present. Many lodges cater to the many tourists who arrive here. Camping sites are also plentiful. With over a hundred and fifty islands in the area, there is a lot of exploration to be done. However, just two of these islands have roads and the rest need to be visited with the help of a ferry or seaplanes.

These exotic Canadian islands are an excellent destination for adventure and nature enthusiasts. Haida tours are not meant just for the adventure enthusiast, but also offer many activities and opportunities to ecologists, wildlife lovers and even everyday people on a holiday. The rich culture and heritage of the area, coupled with the natural exquisiteness of the island makes it a much sought after holiday destination.




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