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Haida Gwaii for Active Seniors – 7-Day Indigenous Culture & Nature Tour

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Learn about the culture and history of Haida Gwaii

Overview

Haida Gwaii (or Queen Charlotte Islands) is an archipelago off British Columbia’s North Coast. Haida Gwaii is a great travel destination because of its beautiful rainforests, dunes, and magnificent beaches. Learn more about Haida Gwaii’s history by visiting the totems that show 10,000 years of history and hear all about it from no other but a Haida Watchman. Later have a proper traditional dinner – fresh seafood. 

The coastal area of British Columbia breathes ancient culture that still holds its relevance to this day. During this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to travel sustainably, going on secluded paths to remote areas with small tourist groups. Get ready for a world where nature and culture rule. 

Haida Gwaii also translates to “Islands of the People.” This archipelago of 150 islands is often compared to Galapagos Islands, also known for its biological diversity and complete privacy.

Highlights

  • Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands
  • Haida Indigenous Culture, History and Art
  • Sandspit, Skidegate, Port Clements, Masset, Graham Island
  • Totem poles, longhouses
  • Kay Llinagaay, Gwaay Llinagaay, Old Masset, Naikoon
  • Rainforests and coastlines
  • Marine wildlife

 

During your trip, you'll be guided by David Hopper, who has been leading people through Haida Gwaii for six seasons. 

You'll visit old-fashioned, unusual galleries and shops in small groups, walk in the rainforest, and spend some time with your accommodation providers. 

On this tour, you'll have time to relax, surrounded by nature and fresh air, and stroll on the beach at Naikoon Provincial Park. You'll learn the history of the site of the Golden Spruce and visit St. Mary's Spring, Tow Hill, and Balance Rock.  

After this trip, you'll return relaxed, energetic, and inspired. 

Availability July - Sept
Duration 7 days
Departs From Vancouver, BC
Difficulty Easy Suitable for most people in fair condition.
Minimum age 9 years
Group maximum 5 people
Pick Up Yes
Meet on Location No

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Adult
  • Small Group Experience
  • Local Guides
  • International number: +1 778 348 1676
  • Fast & Secure Payment

Availability (2026):

Before March 31.2026
Price:
6,395 CAD (Double Occupancy)
7,170 CAD (Single Occupancy)

After March 31.2026
Price:
6,895 CAD (Double Occupancy)
7,670 CAD (Single Occupancy)

Dates:
July 8-14, 2026
July 15-21, 2026
July 22-28, 2026
July 29-August 4, 2026
August 5-11, 2026
August 12-18, 2026
August 19-25, 2026

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What's Included

Included

  • Return airfare from Vancouver to Sandspit
  • Fully escorted with a knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Tours of local villages, escorted walks, and hikes
  • Transportation by air, van, and ferry
  • 6 nights of accommodation in hotels, motels, and inns
  • 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners
  • All entrance fees to provincial, national, and protected areas
  • Local excursions, ferries, and museum visits

What to bring

  • Clothing for a variety of coastal weather conditions
  • Warm jacket
  • Rain gear
  • Hat & gloves
  • Hiking boots
  • Fleece or wool sweaters
  • Camera

Not Included

  • Meals unless otherwise stated in itinerary
  • Gratuities for guide and local activities
  • Optional activities
  • Travel and cancellation insurance (highly recommended)
  • 5 % GST

Contact us for more Information about this tour

INTERNATIONAL NUMBER: +1 833 968 0719

You can also send an email to info@adventures.com, or use the contact form here below.

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Itinerary

Find out more details about the tour and its highlights

Day 1: Getting to know the Haida Gwaii culture

Your adventure begins at Vancouver Main Terminal Airport, where you’ll board a 1.5-hour flight to Sandspit. Upon arrival, meet your driver/guide and travel to Alliford Bay for a short 20-minute ferry crossing to Skidegate on Graham Island. Before checking into your bed and breakfast (B&B), stop at the Queen Charlotte (Daajing Giids) Visitor Centre and explore the nearby villages of Dajiing Giids and Skidegate. 

In the evening, enjoy a warm welcome dinner at Keenawaii’s Kitchen, hosted by Haida Chef Roberta Olsen (Keenawaii). This home-style dining experience features authentic Haida dishes made from locally harvested seafood, venison, berries, mushrooms, and other wild edibles — a memorable introduction to Haida Gwaii’s culture. 

Meals: Dinner 

After an early breakfast, we’ll make our way down to the boat dock for a 15-minute briefing. Here, our 30-foot aluminum catamaran awaits with a heated closed cabin, bathroom, and open deck space. Guests are issued gear including rubber boots, toques, and floater jackets. 

Then, off we go to the Haida villages of Ḵ’uuna Llnagaay (Skedans) and T’aanuu Llnagaay, two distinctive historic village sites. Ḵ’uuna Llnagaay was once a village of 26–30 longhouses. Guests follow clam-shell trails to view the remains of longhouses and poles that reveal the former grandeur of the site. Along the way, Haida guides share stories, songs, and history, offering a glimpse into the Haida People’s heritage and stewardship of the land and sea. 

After lunch, we travel to T’aanuu Llnagaay (“Eelgrass Town”), once home to 25–40 longhouses. Though no standing poles remain, the moss-covered posts and house depressions vividly evoke the village’s past. 

Overnight in local B&B accommodation with private bathroom. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

The morning starts with Skidegate village, where you'll visit Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay' Llnagaay. Those who wish to have a morning walk can reach the centre on foot by going six kilometers along the coastal road. Once there, you'll be guided through the centre that was built on the site of the historical village Ḵay' Llnagaay (also known as "Sea Lion Town"). The centre museum preserves many Haida antiquities: traditional clothing, household items, poles, and the most extensive argillite collection in the world. 

The premises of the centre also include the Performance House, where you'll get the opportunity to hear exciting stories and drumming accompanied by traditional dances. Next on the list is the Carving House (Gyaa K'id Naay) and Canoe House (Skaajang Naay). In the Carving House, you'll see more old poles, canoes, and other large items. The one piece of art you can quickly notice is artist Bill Reid's carved Skidegate Pole. To learn more about the life of the Haida people, you'll be invited to the Canoe House. Here you'll hear about the importance of canoes that helped them to travel, work, and gather essential resources such as food. Haidas were known for being experienced, travelers and traders. After spending time at the centre, you'll have the possibility to go for a walk on a well-maintained path around Spirit Lake.

After eating lunch at a local bistro, you'll continue your day by going north on the Yellowhead Highway to see Balance Rock. The place, surrounded by tall cedars and the ocean, is known for its spiritual atmosphere. On your way to Tlell, you'll also stop at Jungle Beach and St. Mary Spring. According to the legend, those who sip water from the spring are destined to return to Haida Gwaii.

The day will end when you check into a B&B and have dinner at a local restaurant. 

Only breakfast will be served that day.

Start your morning by walking on the beach, watching the sunrise, and having a slow breakfast later. After this, you'll continue your morning by going to the village of Port Clements and exploring the protected lands of Yaaguun Gandlaay Heritage Site. By taking a trail that takes you to the banks of the Yakoun River, you'll end up near the location of Kiidk'yaas ("The Golden Spruce"). The Golden Spruce was a Sitka spruce tree that was well-known for its genetic mutation, making the tree's needles golden-colored. This tree was very special to the Haida people. Unfortunately, it was cut down in the act of protest in 1997 by forest engineer Grant Hadwin. On the road, you'll find out more details about the "death" of the tree and the attempts to save it. 

After lunch, you'll visit a family-owned gift shop called the Crystal Cabin Gallery, founded 25 years ago by the Dutheil family. The shop also serves as a display of the Tlell Stone Circle. It was created in 2002 by Dutes Dutheil, a lapidary artist and rockhound, and showcases rare fossils, crystals, old wood, and even volcanic thunder eggs. It also serves as a place that allows you to connect to Haida Gwaii spiritually. In the Crystal Cabin Gallery, you can also buy unique jewelry made from an international selection of gems and crystals. The Dutheil family offers signature articles such as Island Mist Agates, Serenity Stones, or Star Spirit Thunder Eggs.

Later you'll have the option to finish your day by returning to your B&B and resting for the night or go on a hike to Misty Meadows in Naikoon Provincial Park. On your way there, you'll see another popular tourist attraction called Pesuta Shipwreck. It would take approximately three to four hours to reach the destination and get back. 

Only breakfast will be served that day.

This day will be more relaxing than the previous ones. After checking the tides, you’ll start your tour of the day by going to Naikoon Provincial Park. It covers 72,640 hectares along the Northeast tip of Graham Island and is known for various trees such as lodgepole pines, red and yellow cedars, hemlocks, and Sitka spruces. You’ll walk the trail up Tow Hill, which offers a panoramic view of Masset Inlet and sandy beaches. 

After checking the surroundings at Tow Hill, you’ll continue walking along North Beach, where you’ll have time to wade and beachcomb. Later, you’ll visit a hip local bakery in the forest.  

In the afternoon, you can also visit Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum, which tells the story of the creation of Masset or choose to explore Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary – a sanctuary for migrating birds.  

Both breakfast and dinner will be served that day. 

This day will be more relaxing than the previous ones. After checking the tides, you’ll start your tour of the day by going to Naikoon Provincial Park. It covers 72,640 hectares along the Northeast tip of Graham Island and is known for various trees such as lodgepole pines, red and yellow cedars, hemlocks, and Sitka spruces. You’ll walk the trail up Tow Hill, which offers a panoramic view of Masset Inlet and sandy beaches.

After checking the surroundings at Tow Hill, you’ll continue walking along North Beach, where you’ll have time to wade and beachcomb. Later, you’ll visit a hip local bakery in the forest. 

In the afternoon, you can also visit Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum, which tells the story of the creation of Masset or choose to explore Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary – a sanctuary for migrating birds. 

Both breakfast and dinner will be served that day.

After breakfast, take some time to load your luggage and check out from your B&B. 

Your driver/guide will transfer you to Masset Airport for your return flight to Vancouver. Enjoy your final look at the peaceful landscapes of Haida Gwaii as you fly back over the coastal mountains toward the mainland. 

Meals: Breakfast 

End of tour services. 

Payment Details

DEPOSIT & TAXES

  • Pricing does not include: 5.00% GST.
  • A 20% deposit is required to hold your reservation.
  • Balance of payment is due 60 days before trip commencement.

CANCELLATION POLICY & DETAILS

The 61 days or more prior to trip departure: full refund. 60-0 days prior to arrival: no refund.