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

By Ericka Marsh


There are times when a simple vacation is not enough. The sportsman, naturalist, artist and searching spirit all crave that singular adventure that will remind them of how it feels to be truly alive. There is a distant archipelago waiting between the Pacific Ocean and the Hecate Strait off British Columbia. It is an isolated spot, with rugged shorelines, but it lures the curious to come an experience its offerings.

The archipelago is settled off the coast of Canada with islands created atop their continental shelf. Getting there requires either flying or taking a ferry from Vancouver or Prince Rupert. Some will arrive in private vessels to stay in the local marinas. The chance to fly in to any haida gwaii lodge and have all lodging amenities and activity equipment already completely prepared keeps many returning often.

Many lodges located on the archipelago cater completely to the needs of sports fishermen. They arrange for groups to arrive, and then settle in. All the clothing, gear, equipment, meals and boats are provided to match the season. Reeling in the best fish and salmon the area has fills the days with loads of fun. Whatever is caught becomes the fresh evening meal, with games and friendly talk late into the evening.

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.

Scientists think this land is filled with organisms that benefit from its volcanic waters. Naturalists come to see the wide diversity of organisms that exist there. It is thought that the extravagant variety was spared from the cold of the Ice Age, which explains why so many birds and animals that currently live on the mainland also live there.

Once ruled by Great Britain, and named Queen Charlotte's Islands, the historic architecture in the main towns reflects that heritage. But there is also a presence that has always remained for the People, with dwellings in the distinctive Haida style everywhere. The cultures simply are both embraced, and guests who come to stay in lodges here can enjoy experiencing the coexistence of both.

For photographers, there is visual adventure beyond imagination. The pristine and rocky shorelines are equally as photogenic as the formal British architecture of previous eras. A local stay allows easy access to walks along beaches and through forests, with plenty of photo worthy views everywhere.

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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