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

By Ericka Marsh


When the pressures of work and daily life grind you down, you simply want to disappear to someplace magical. When your spirit craves an adventure, and you want to have a wonderful place to stay while you learn to feel alive again, there is a place waiting for you. A remote, yet accessible archipelago sits just west of British Columbia. It is surrounded by Pacific Ocean on the west and Hecate Strait toward the east. It is a rugged place, but its shorelines have lured the best fishermen, artists and explorers for hundreds of years.

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.

The adventures that entice sportsmen to simply arrive for adventures with every bit of equipment ready to go, including necessary gear and clothing for any season, are a big draw. You simply need to make your reservations and turn up on the arrival day, as your meals, entertainment and transportation each day are all set. You spend your days pursuing your activity and your nights in good company with fine food and relaxed entertainment.

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.

The photo opportunities here rival any on earth. From up close views of tiny organisms floating in the water to broad vistas above it, there is a scene to capture the imagination of every photographer.

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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