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More Than Enough Reasons To Book Haida Gwaii Accommodations

By Karina Frost


There are probably a lot of places where you would like to go on your next or your first out of the country vacation. Most of the places that you might have in mind are those that you usually see in TV or read in the magazines. But sometimes, the most exquisite place are those that you do not usually hear people talk about. One good example is the Haida Gwaii Islands that would surely offer you a nice nature trip.

Haida Gwaii which is also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands is an archipelago that is located at the northern part of British Columbia. The islands are separated by three boundaries. The Hectate Strait for British Columbia to the East, in the north is the controversial Dixon Entrance towards Alaska, US and in the south is the Queen Charlotte Sound as the boundary for the Vancouver Island. With this many places to explore you will surely need to reserve some fine Haida Gwaii accommodations.

There are so many things to see, so many places to visit and more things to do in the Charlottes. If you are one for wildlife adventure, the best place for you to go to is the Gwaii Haanas. It is located in the southern part of the archipelago and is natural reserve for extinct wildlife. The park is protected for a reason and you need to be there to understand that reason.

The Haanas Park is also known for its rich cultural heritage. You will be mesmerized with the long standing tradition of the people that is still being practiced nowadays. You can also see the longhouses that dates a thousand years back. There are tours available from the months of April up to October for those who want to visit.

If you are planning on a beach trip after the rainforest trek then, you can go to North Beach, one famous beach in the archipelago. The beach is situated in Naikoon Provincial Park. Another thing that you will find amusing in the park is the cliff that is 400 feet tall. According to the study of the cliff, it was formed from lava that came from a volcanic eruption millions of years ago.

Marine life is also abundant in the islands. If you are planning to go during the spring, you will surely enjoy one certain activity. And that is the whale watching. While riding on a boat you will be joined by many orcas and humpback whales.

The fine arts teaching centre that is located within the Haida Heritage Centre is something to visit. You can see students while they carve canoes and even totem poles. The place also offers performances about Haidans tradition.

Haida Gwaii Museum is where you will find the colorful history of the Haida people. It can also be considered as a burial place. Many of their ancestors are buried around the museum.

The Charlottes will definitely give you a vacation that you will not forget. You can choose different activities from whale watching to fishing. It may be one of the least famous vacation destination in the planet but it can offer you a lot.




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