Why go
- Archipelago in British Columbia, Canada.
- Known for Naikoon Provincial Park, formerly Queen Charlotte Islands.
- Served by Masset Airport (ZMT).
History
Haida Gwaii, previously known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, is an archipelago located between 55–125 km (34–78 mi) off the northern Pacific coast in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The islands are separated from the mainland to the east by the shallow Hecate Strait. Queen Charlotte Sound lies to the south, with Vancouver Island beyond. To the north, the disputed Dixon Entrance separates Haida Gwaii from the Alexander Archipelago in the U.S. state of Alaska.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Vancouver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Pacific Coastal Airline 8P (Saab 340) · 1 route: Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Masset Airport (ZMT); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZMT has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Vancouver). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Skidegate, 1.3 km); routes include Moresby Island (Alliford Bay) ↔ Graham Island (Skidegate), Moresby Island (Alliford Bay) to Graham Island (Skidegate), Graham Island (Skidegate) to Moresby Island (Alliford Bay).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Haida Gwaii, North BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.