Many of us desire to have a vacation. Nothing beats a good vacation that has something for everyone in the family. One of the places that is slowly becoming discovered is located near the northern coast of British Columbia in Canada, and is fast becoming a popular vacation place. Many Haida Gwaii tours are now being booked for people to enjoy this remarkable archipelago.
The weather can be described as great on the archipelago. The summers are not very hot and the winters are not very cold. This makes it ideal for a lot of varied outdoor activities. Originally called the Queen Charlotte islands, it was renamed back to Haida Gwaii in deference and respect to its locals, the name literally meaning island of the Haida. One will find them a very friendly and accommodating people when one makes a visit.
As the Haida also inhabit great sections of Alaska, previous visitors to Alaska may find similarities in the culture and crafts when visiting. The archipelago also has numerous totem poles that are both historical and family records of the inhabitants and also it engages in arts and crafts using the bent wood technique.
If one wants a cultural immersion and historical experience, there are plenty of workshops, art stores and a museum to be found. It is suggested that one who wants the total cultural experience that he or she devote at least four days so that he or she can make a thorough round of all the communities and what they have to offer.
The archipelago is a hikers paradise. Plenty of walking adventures can be had here but also one should be prepared to do a bit of kayaking as it may call for travelling over a bit of water to connecting juts of land. Local tour packages with guides are available for this experience.
Those who want a thrilling experience in the water, one may take many f the whale watching tour packages available. British Columbia is probably one of the best places in the world to go whale watching up close. One can see gray whales, orcas and humpback whales at a given season. Usually March to April are the best times to watch gray whales while it is best to watch orcas in the months of May to September.
Those who do not want to do anything stressful can do a bit of camping and a lot of fishing. Many great fishing spots can be had near kayaking areas as well as campsites. Thus the less physically inclined can have some fun too. In fact there is definitely something for everyone in these islands.
Motels, lodges, inns and bed and breakfasts can be had aplenty on the islands. However, these can get quite filled up in summer and rates also go higher then, so do plan accordingly. For those wanting to use an rv there is an rv park available too.
Far enough from civilization to be considered isolated, and near enough to be accessible, these islands cannot be beat. It only takes two hours by plane from Vancouver and around seven hours by boat. Definitely this is one trip that you should consider taking on your next vacation by yourself, with a loved one or with your family.
The weather can be described as great on the archipelago. The summers are not very hot and the winters are not very cold. This makes it ideal for a lot of varied outdoor activities. Originally called the Queen Charlotte islands, it was renamed back to Haida Gwaii in deference and respect to its locals, the name literally meaning island of the Haida. One will find them a very friendly and accommodating people when one makes a visit.
As the Haida also inhabit great sections of Alaska, previous visitors to Alaska may find similarities in the culture and crafts when visiting. The archipelago also has numerous totem poles that are both historical and family records of the inhabitants and also it engages in arts and crafts using the bent wood technique.
If one wants a cultural immersion and historical experience, there are plenty of workshops, art stores and a museum to be found. It is suggested that one who wants the total cultural experience that he or she devote at least four days so that he or she can make a thorough round of all the communities and what they have to offer.
The archipelago is a hikers paradise. Plenty of walking adventures can be had here but also one should be prepared to do a bit of kayaking as it may call for travelling over a bit of water to connecting juts of land. Local tour packages with guides are available for this experience.
Those who want a thrilling experience in the water, one may take many f the whale watching tour packages available. British Columbia is probably one of the best places in the world to go whale watching up close. One can see gray whales, orcas and humpback whales at a given season. Usually March to April are the best times to watch gray whales while it is best to watch orcas in the months of May to September.
Those who do not want to do anything stressful can do a bit of camping and a lot of fishing. Many great fishing spots can be had near kayaking areas as well as campsites. Thus the less physically inclined can have some fun too. In fact there is definitely something for everyone in these islands.
Motels, lodges, inns and bed and breakfasts can be had aplenty on the islands. However, these can get quite filled up in summer and rates also go higher then, so do plan accordingly. For those wanting to use an rv there is an rv park available too.
Far enough from civilization to be considered isolated, and near enough to be accessible, these islands cannot be beat. It only takes two hours by plane from Vancouver and around seven hours by boat. Definitely this is one trip that you should consider taking on your next vacation by yourself, with a loved one or with your family.
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