Haida gwaii

This ecoregion encompasses all 150 islands and the many islets in this archipelago.

The island chain is largely known as the Canadian Galápagos for its wildlife.

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A fierce land-use dispute evolved over the temperate rainforests of the Haida Gwaii Islands in British Columbia, Canada, in 1974.

Artist Patrick Wesley was born and raised on Haida Gwaii, a 155-mile-long torch-shaped archipelago slung off British Columbia’s North Coast. A native Haida, Patrick began honing his carving skills while still a teenager, and has spent his life creating beautiful works from wood, silver, gold, ivory, and argillite. “The world should ‘heart’ my island because of its unique people, culture, and traditions,” Patrick says. Here’s a look at Haida Gwaii through his unique lens.

𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗛 & 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬 𝗝𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗬 | 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 on Instagram: "Full Haida Gwaii Guide Below👇 Haida Gwaii is a gorgeous island off the northwest coast of British Columbia (almost Alaska!). It is the traditional land of the Haida People and an incredible place to learn about their history on this isolated island. How to get there: ⛴️ A 15 hour ferry ride from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert. Then an 8 hour ferry ride to Haida Gwaii. ✈️ Or a…

Raw coastal beauty and a thriving indigenous culture create a magnetic feeling that draws visitors to Haida Gwaii. It’s a serene destination offering history, gorgeous scenery and a peek into the heritage of the First Nations who thrive on this wild west coast. The entire archipelago has something to offer but most visitors will not want to miss these highlights. 1. Haida Heritage Centre and Museum – Skidegate Located on the southeast coast of Graham Island, Skidegate is one of two Haida…

Haida Gwaii, 130 miles from Vancouver Island, where Native culture is all around

AFAR's CEO and cofounder just returned from a memorable trip and offers three top reasons to go.