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Learn More About Haida Gwaii Tours And Why It Is An Attractive Place To Visit

By Ida Dorsey


Earlier known as the islands of Queen Charlotte, the region of Haida Gwaii is in Canada, and is the most remote chain of islands. Haida Gwaii tours include activities broadly classified into outdoor, water based, wildlife activities and sightseeing tours. These trips appeal to anyone interested in adventure activities and also to those interested in nature and wildlife. Largely based on island activities, there are various exciting options available to enthusiasts.

Gwaii has an excellent climate and presents a range of outdoor activities. It is possible to have a tour at any time of the year. It is very easy to obtain accommodation from the tour operators themselves, or to rent some camping gear also easily available on the islands.

Information regarding the specifics of the tours along with activity videos and user experiences can be easily found online on the websites of these tour operators. This makes it easy for anyone interested in visiting the area be familiar with what is on offer and get prepared adequately.

These islands are also the only in the area that feature surfing and water adventure activities. Other active sports include those using different types of small boats and also sailing. Fishing and dolphin watching are some of the more passive activities. Outdoor land activities on the islands include treks, hikes and walks through trails in the forest. Scanning the beaches for wildlife is also a favorite activity. There are plenty of tours for sightseeing the exotic areas as well. These land activities are also very fresh and exciting given the striking natural beauty.

The islands have been largely separated from the central regions for quite some time, and this has led ecology to adapt and evolve in a manner different than that of the mainland. Wildlife in the area is brimming with sea eagles, birds, bears, goats, and sea creatures like dolphins and whales and some other rarer species. The sea animals are densely populated here, and it is debated if this area is the densest on the entire planet. Ecologists and tourists have a wonderful chance to watch wild animals in their ecological habitat.

The islands are rich in heritage and in culture and arts. Gwaii Haanas is a much known protected heritage site in the islands. This site also is a natural hot spring island. There are galleries and museums where one can experience the richness of the cultures. Festivals and events are also common in the islands. Music, dance, theater, and community activities happen across all seasons.

As with accommodation, food options are also abundant in Haida. There are many restaurants, shops selling coffee and bakeries. Exquisite wineries and breweries are also present. Many lodges cater to the many tourists who arrive here. Camping sites are also plentiful. With over a hundred and fifty islands in the area, there is a lot of exploration to be done. However, just two of these islands have roads and the rest need to be visited with the help of a ferry or seaplanes.

The beautiful islands of Gwaii prove to be a prime destination for nature lovers and adventurers. Haida tours, with a plethora of activities and beauty, offer an unusual treat and exciting opportunities to wildlife appreciators, ecologists, adventure lovers and even normal people holidaying. The exotic nature and diversity of the islands makes it an enchanting destination to travel to.




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