الاثنين، 11 نوفمبر 2013

Diversity Prevails Among Haida Gwaii Accommodations Available

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By Katrina Wheeler


There are plenty of Haida Gwaii accommodations to choose from. Prospective vacationers will find an extensive variety on offer. The most popular season stretches from May to September. During this period, it is advisable to reserve guided tours and lodging in advance.

Tourism information is easy to find online. A majority of lodging options are either situated along the main artery linking Moresby and Graham or in the settlements. Highway 16 is a familiar route for travelers.

The natural beauty of this area, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, and its untouched quality is a lure for nature loving visitors. The remote 150 island archipelago tops many must-do travel lists. This remote area attracts sports enthusiasts and nature lovers who want a break from the noise of civilization on the mainland. This is the only place in Northern British Columbia for surfing. The main activities visitors indulge in are surfing, fishing, hiking and camping in the protected parks and nature reserves.

This remote territory of British Columbia is has the shape of a loose triangle that narrows at Cape St. James on its southern tip. In dimensions it is 300 kilometers long and 100 kilometers wide. The archipelago is located 120 kilometers west of northern British Columbia. The Alaska panhandle is situated above it about seventy five kilometers from American territory. The primary islands are Graham to the north and Moresby to the south. A National Park Reserve and a heritage site located on the southern part of Moresby. A shirt ferry trip o connects these two land masses and their native communities. Each of these communities have their own distinctive cultural reflections of the Haida traditions.

The native residents have lived here for thousands of years. Archaeologists have recorded over 500 historical sites. The village of SGang Gwaay is reputed to possess the finest display of mortuary poles. In 1981, UNESCO designated Nan Sdins Illnagaay, Ninstints, to be a World Heritage Site.

Vacationers can choose whichever method of transportation is more suitable for arriving here. Each day, BC Ferries runs a ferry between Prince Rupert and Moresby Island. The six hour 30 minute journey is both scenic and practical. Car owners can bring along their cars. Otherwise, they will need to rent a car on arrival. There is no bus service provider here. Taxis function only in the main population centers. There is daily air service from Vancouver to Sandspit and Masset. The flight to Masset only operates daily during the summer. In other seasons this transport is only available three times each week. Vacationers may fly from Prince Rupert into QC City, Masset and Sandspit. For boaters, harbor services are available at these three locations as well. Additionally, there are bus and rail links.

The assortment of lodging options include camping grounds, lodges, a hostel, motels, hotels, bed and breakfast purveyors, huts on the beach and rustic cabins, luxurious cottage and guest housing facilities. Some of these may be inaccessible during the winter. RVs and Campers can get into most camping sites.

Some areas will offer a bigger selection of accommodation venues. Certainly Masset, Tow Hill and QC fall into this category. Guest preferences will determine which Haida Gwaii accommodations are more preferable.




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