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Some Good Reasons To Book Haida Gwaii Tours

By Essie Osborn


A good vacation can never be beat, especially if it is something new and novel. Many of us who have tried vacations over and over again soon get sick of it. However, there is a little known secret place in British Columbia that is fast gaining in popularity as a vacation destination. Many are now booking Haida Gwaii tours and travel packages to see what this archipelago has to offer.

Originally called the Queen Charlotte islands, the archipelago has quite temperate weather. Not so hot summers and not so freezing winters. It is a great place for outdoor activities and the like. The locals, the Haida, are very friendly too. The name of the island actually means island of the Haida.

As the Haida also occupy quite a lot of Alaska, one may find similarities also in their crafts and wares. Here you will also find totem poles that are records of family histories and also workshops that has the unique bent wood technique used by peoples indigenous to the region.

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.

Hikers will find the islands a good place to walk and explore. They should however be prepared to do a bit of kayaking as it may call for short jaunts over water. Several local guides can assist you with packages designed just for hikers for a great hiking experience.

Those who want to see whales up close could not have picked a better location to do so. This area is world renowned for close up viewing of gray whales, killer whales and humpbacks. You can avail of the many tour packages dedicated to this kind of adventure once you get on the islands.

Those not physically up for the more strenuous activities can do a bit of fishing and camping. Great spots for both of these are also found near kayaking routes which makes for an interesting mix. Thus one does not have to be a physical superman to really enjoy the great outdoors the island has to offer.

Plenty of accommodations can be had by way of motels, inns, lodges and bed and breakfasts. There is also a park for recreational vehicles one can avail of. However, one must be mindful that summer is peak season and rates can go up. Thus you should plan and time your trip accordingly to avoid the hustle and bustle and likewise avoid the high prices.

One cannot go wrong in choosing this great holiday destination. Only situated two hours by plane from Vancouver, or seven hours by ferry, it is quite near. It is a novel way to spend your next vacation in an upcoming and popular vacation destination.




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