Plan your visit
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site
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Gwaii Haanas is a protected area on the southern half of Haida Gwaii, approximately 100 kilometres off the northern coast of British Columbia. Gwaii Haanas has no roads and is accessible only by boat or seaplane.
Most visitors explore this area with one of our licensed tour operators. Guided trips range from one-day zodiac adventures to multi-day kayak, sail, or motorboat excursions. Tours tend to book well in advance, so planning is key.
A smaller percentage of our visitors explore Gwaii Haanas independently. Independent visitors require a reservation and must participate in a visitor orientation prior to entering Gwaii Haanas.
Reservations and fees
Daily visitor fees, camping and program fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
Visitor orientation
Mandatory visitor orientation schedule.
Tour operators
Guided day trips, guided kayak excursions, guided sailboat and powerboat multiday excursions.
Facilities and services
Mooring buoys, freshwater, washrooms.
Travelling to Haida Gwaii
Community services, tourism information.
Getting to Gwaii Haanas
Taking a self guided trip or travelling with a licensed tour operator.
Camping
Camping in Gwaii Haanas.
Maps
Maps, tide tables and charts
Gwaii Haanas Trip Planner
Dreaming of a trip to Gwaii Haanas? Our Trip Planner has the answers to many of your questions and lays out the steps for planning the trip of a lifetime. Unsure if you are ready for a self-guided trip? This planning Flowchart will help you determine what type of Gwaii Haanas experience is right for you.
Download the Trip Planner (PDF, 8.2 MB) Download the Flowchart (PDF, 237 KB)
Gwaii Haanas Before You Go Guide
Are you visiting Gwaii Haanas on your own boat or kayak? The ‘Before You Go’ Guide will lead you through the process of preparing for a safe and memorable trip. From checklists, to packing lists, to nautical mile charts this guide is a must-read for independent visitors to Gwaii Haanas.
Download the Guide (PDF, 3.45MB)
Gwaii Haanas Planning Videos
Planning a trip to Gwaii Haanas? People who choose a self-guided adventure need strong skills in remote marine travel and the ability to be self-sufficient. Check out these videos for more information.
Planning and Preparing for your Trip to Gwaii Haanas Respecting Taan: How to Hang your Food in Gwaii Haanas
Gwaii Haanas Visitor Guide
Bring the Visitor Guide with you on your self-guided trip to refer to for safety, regulations, and visiting guidelines. Read beforehand to better understand the area you will be travelling to and how to keep yourself, others, wildlife, and the many cultural features of the area, safe. A paper copy of our Visitor Guide will be provided to your before you start your adventure.
Download the Visitor Guide (PDF, 7MB)
Gwaii Haanas User Map
Download the User Map (PNG, 4MB)
How to get here
Location
Gwaii Haanas Office
60 Second Beach Road, Skidegate (Haida Heritage Centre)
PO Box 37
Daajing Giids, BC, V0T 1S0
Phone
250-559-8818
Email
gwaiihaanas@pc.gc.ca
Directions
Gwaii Haanas can only be reached by sea or by air. Generally, small craft travel the inside waters of Carmichael Passage and Dana Passage from Moresby Camp to Gwaii Haanas. It takes about two days, weather permitting, to travel by kayak from Moresby Camp to the northern border of Gwaii Haanas. A popular alternative is transportation by a licensed tour operator.
Facilities and services
Reservations / Orientation
Mooring buoys
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