Sunday, December 15, 2013

Different Kinds Of Haida Gwaii Lodge Accommodations Are Available

By Jeannie Chapman


Tourists will discover haida gwaii lodge lodging options are in plentiful supply. Luxurious and reasonably priced offerings suit diverse tastes. Regardless of their selection, the vacation will make treasured memories and encourage repeat visits.

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.

Seventeen luxury lodges are located on some of the more secluded islands. They are accessed by air, by first flying into the local airport before taking a flight to the other island. The primary things to do are surfing, fishing, kayaking, bird watching, climbing, beachcombing and camping in the campgrounds of the reserves and parks. Floatplane tour excursions can be booked with the South Moresby Air transport service.

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.

Its two main islands offer plenty of options for activity. Graham lies in the north and Moresby Island in the south, where a National Park Reserve and a Heritage Site are situated. Naikoon Provincial Park offers terrific hiking and beachcombing opportunities on the northeast corner of Graham Island. Rose Spit, tidal island on its northeast tip is a habitat for many local and migratory bird species. North Beach is good for crabbing and clam digging. The Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary, near Masset on Graham, offers spectacular bird-watching, especially during the Spring and Fall. Ferry service and 130 kilometer long Highway 16 connects the main islands.

The Haida people have inhabited this secluded region for centuries. The vast majority of the tribe lives on Graham. The tribe has protected its ancient culture, one of the oldest on earth. The indigenous protectors of their native habitat have embraced responsible tourism to support their culture. Visitors will have different opportunities to learn about the native residents of these islands.

The islands are accessible by air or sea. Ferry rides are provided by BC Ferries to Moresby from Prince Rupert. This journey can take over 6 hours. Motor vehicle owners may prefer to take their vehicle with them, unless they intend to rely on a car rental service. Buses do not operate here and taxis are available solely in the main population areas.

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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