Reaching Haida Gwaii is part of the experience. Set off the wild northern coast of British Columbia, the journey to the islands unfolds through dramatic skies, open ocean, and ancient forest. However you arrive, the final approach feels like stepping into a place where nature still leads the way.

BY AIR

Fy with Pacific Coastal from South Terminal in Vancouver to Masset. We’re located an 7 minute drive from Masset airport. Seasonal pick up available for guests who are renting our adventure truck at the airport.

Alternatively, fly with air Canada to Sandspit and take the 3.5 hour road trip to Masset.

BY SEA

For those who prefer a slower, scenic approach, the ferry journey offers one of the most memorable arrivals on the coast. The BC Ferries North Coast route departs from Prince Rupert and sails across open Pacific waters to Skidegate Landing.

The crossing takes approximately seven hours and allows guests to bring a vehicle, ideal for exploring the islands at their own pace. Along the way, travellers often spot whales, seabirds, and the mist-shrouded silhouettes of the archipelago emerging from the horizon.

https://www.bcferries.com/trip-planning/sail-and-drive/InsidePassage

PRIVATE ARRIVAL

For guests seeking a more bespoke journey, private charters by aircraft, seaplane, or yacht can be arranged from Vancouver, Victoria, or Prince Rupert.

Arriving this way offers a remarkable perspective of the islands, where ancient rainforest meets untamed coastline and the Pacific stretches endlessly to the horizon.

Haida Gwaii has a small population and many places operate seasonally, especially outside summer. Many restaurants are food trucks or small cafés with limited hours, and grocery options are mostly co-ops and small markets.

Special Haida Dining experience 

https://www.google.com/search?q=haida+gwaii+dinner+in+house&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-ca&client=safari#vhid=/g/11swl_kg_8&vssid=dcpt


Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte)

Blacktail Restaurant

Sapporo Japanese Restaurant

Oceanview Pub & Grill

Gather

Queen B’s

J&T Chinese Restaurant

Oceana Restaurant

Jag’s Beanstalk / Jags Coffee Shop & Guest Rooms


Masset / Old Massett

Charters Food Truck

Mile Zero Dining Room

The Ground Gallery & Coffee House

Ocean House
https://www.haidatourism.ca/ocean-house-restaurant

The 626, Haida Gwaii Beach Stop
https://www.the626.ca/

Haida Gwaii Beach Stop Tow hill rd
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Skidegate

Keenawaii’s Kitchen

Co-op Deli

Dave’s Take Out

Haida House at Tllaal Dining Room (nearby in Tlell)

Tlell

Crow’s Nest Café & Country Store

Haida House at Tllaal Lodge Dining Room

Moon Over Naikoon Bakery

Tlell River Brewing
https://www.instagram.com/tlellriverbrewing/?hl=en

Port Clements

Axe & Anchor Pub
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Yakoun River Inn Restaurant

Sandspit

Northern Shores / local cafés

Airport café options (limited and seasonal)

Hekates Retreat

Haida Gwaii has a small population and many places operate seasonally, especially outside summer. Many restaurants are food trucks or small cafés with limited hours, and grocery options are mostly co-ops and small markets.


Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte)

City Centre Stores

Causeway Convenience

Isabel Creek Store

BC Liquor Store

Howlers Private Liquor Store

Masset

Delmas Co-op

Haida Gwaii Co-op

Delkatla convenience stores

Masset farmers market every Saturday 
https://bcfarmersmarkettrail.com/market/haida-gwaii-masset-farmers-market/

Skidegate

Co-op Skidegate Food Store

Port Clements

Bayview Market

Sandspit

Super-Valu Store

Haida Gwaii has many private artist studios and home galleries that are not formally listed online. The community of Old Massett especially is known for Haida carving, weaving, and argillite sculpture, and many artists sell work directly from their homes or studios.

Drive or walk around art tour of Old Masset. Numerous small local artists and carvers. Most of these shops have signs at the front of their property and welcome respectful and curious guests. 



Major galleries and cultural centres

Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay Llnagaay / Haida Gwaii Museum – Skidegate

The largest gallery space on the islands featuring historical and contemporary Haida art, carving, and cultural exhibits.

https://www.haidaheritagecentre.com/

Independent galleries and studios

Crystal Cabin Gallery – Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte)

Aprils White Raven Gallery - Masset
https://www.aprilwhiteraven.com

Sarah’s Haida Arts & Jewellery – Old Massett
https://www.sarahshaidaarts.com

Sitka Studios – Haida Gwaii – Tlell area

Chown River Gallery – near Tlell / central Graham Island

Chrome Coast Fishing - Fish at the World’s Best Salmon Fishing Grounds in Haida Gwaii, Masset, with Guided Fishing Charters by Danny Escott.

https://www.chromecoastfishing.com/

Virago Sound Sport Fishing - We are located in Masset, British Columbia on the northern end of Haida Gwaii. Our fishing grounds are just a short run outside of Masset inlet, and see strong numbers of chinook all season long.

https://www.viragosoundsportfishing.com/


Scuba diving and lessons 

https://www.sednaexploration.com/


Kayak rentals and Tours 

https://haidagwaiikayak.com/kayak-tours/


Bike rentals and repair 

https://massetcycles.ca/

Fishing & Adventure 

https://www.haidagwaiifishingcharters.com/

Pro Fishing & water adventure referrals 

https://www.chromecoastfishing.com/

Golden spruce trail

https://share.google/MyzjqX0OU8pybSaVX

Tow Hill hikes and view points, blow hole 

https://bcparks.ca/tow-hill-ecological-reserve/

Virago fishing charters 

https://www.viragosoundsportfishing.com/

Dixon entrance Golf course

5 minutes from Ancient Dunes
http://massetbc.com/visitors/golf-course/ 

Masset farmers market every Saturday 

https://bcfarmersmarkettrail.com/market/haida-gwaii-masset-farmers-market/

https://www.tlellriverflyandtackle.com/

https://www.hiddenislandrv.com

Before your journey to Haida Gwaii, we kindly invite you to take a moment to read and sign the Haida Gwaii Pledge. This pledge reflects the spirit of visiting these islands with care and humility, and honours the Haida Ways of Being. By signing, you commit to respect every living thing; ask permission first; make things right; and acknowledge that everything depends on everything else

Please visit https://www.haidagwaiipledge.ca/ before your arrival to sign the pledge and learn more about the values that help protect this remarkable place. Your respect helps ensure Haida Gwaii remains a place of deep cultural meaning and natural beauty for generations to come.

https://www.haidagwaiipledge.ca