Haida Gwaii And What You Can Do
Haida Gwaii, formerly known as Queen Charlotte Islands, is an island chain situated off the coast of British Columbia. The new name means ‘Islands of the People’ Haida Gwaii home to Native Americans of Aboriginese extraction with its language only spoken by about 50 of its senior citizens.
Haida Gwaii is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fishing, crabbing, kayaking, whale watching, hiking, biking and surfing. Hikers can scale Mt Genevieve with the help of strategically-placed steps, ladders and ropes. At the top of the climb, an awe-inspiring view of Alaska awaits them.Check out this link here.
Sights of interest include Haida Heritage Museum highlighting the history and culture of the Haida and the taxidermy of a white raven at Port Clements Museum.
Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary is a haven for plovers, sandpipers and rarely-seen birds such as tufted ducks and cattle egrets. Which birds visitors may see depends on the migratory pattern of various birds sheltering there.
For music lovers, the annual August Edge of The World Music Festival held at Tlell Fall Fairgrounds offers a unique experience with music from such genres as folk, rock, blues and country. A highlight of the festival is the nightly performance of Haida song and dance.