الاثنين، 16 ديسمبر 2013

Haida Gwaii Lodge Stay Options Varied To Suit Different Tastes

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By Jeannie Chapman


There is a plentiful supply of haida gwaii lodge accommodations. Both expensive and budget friendly selections are available. No matter what you choose, you will have a memorable trip and come back for more.

The busiest period starts in May and ends in September. Guests need to make their reservations early. Guided tours need to be booked ahead of time as well. This is a renowned location for sport fishing enthusiasts and rooms get booked early. A majority of the lodges are located in the populated communities or between them on the major route running linking the key islands.

On remote islands there are 17 upscale fishing lodges. Guests normally fly into the local airport before they fly on to the lodges. The main activities visitors come to enjoy are fishing, surfing, kayaking, wild life and bird watching, hiking, beach combing and camping in the protected nature reserves and parks. Floatplane tours are offered by South Moresby Air.

The triangular shaped archipelago was named the Queen Charlotte Islands before its name change. It covers a one hundred fifty individual island territory. This remote terrain is one hundred twenty km to the west of the northern British Columbia coast. It lies under Alaska, about seventy five km apart from American territory. Surfers know this is the only place to surf in the northern section of British Columbia.

The two major islands offer visitors plenty of opportunities for energetic activity. On Moresby Island travelers can visit a Heritage Site and explore a National Park Reserve. Naikoon Provincial Park on Graham provides wonderful hiking and beachcombing prospects. Rose Spit is a bird watching paradise. North Beach is a magnet for clam digging and crabbing. The Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary on Graham is another place for birdwatchers, especially in the Spring and Autumn. The main islands are connected by ferry rides and Highway 16.

This is the indigenous habitat for the Haida people. Most of the tribe resides on Graham Island. It has kept up one of the oldest indigenous cultures. The native stewards have responsibly welcomed tourism to their region. Their lifestyle is presented to the public in area museums and galleries. Visitors can also visit ancient village venues that reveal their ancient roots and see how artists are keeping up with their culture.

To get here travelers must choose whether they prefer air or ferry service. BC Ferries provides ferry service from Prince Rupert to Moresby Island. The six and half hour journey is a practical and scenic option for visitors who want to explore the area. Car owners, can bring their car along, otherwise, they will need to as rent a car. There is no bus service. Taxis operate only within the major populated localities.

Every day, in the summer, there are flights to Sandspit and Masset from Vancouver. In other seasons, flights function 3 times per week. Seaplane operators offer service from Prince Rupert to Sandspit, Masset and QC City. These localities also provide harbor service for boaters. From Jasper, there are bus and rail links to Prince Rupert. To avoid regrets, vacationers are advised to make their haida gwaii lodge reservations in advance.




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