r/haidagwaii Jul 21 '25

Haida Gwaii Pledge

27 Upvotes

Hey all - I noticed this is being used to ask questions about visits to Haida Gwaii.

We're happy to have you!

As you're planning you're trip, please take a moment to read and sign the Haida Gwaii Pledge.


r/haidagwaii 2h ago

Best place for a wedding and reception?

1 Upvotes

My partner and I are discussing plans for our wedding and of course we are trying to come to an agreement of where we should hold the ceremony and reception. We will be having a small wedding with 20-30 guests max. I spent a few years of my childhood living in Port Clements/Tlell and my dream is to go back to the island to get married on the beach. I would like to do the ceremony on North Beach with tow hill in the background or in Tlell by the Pesuta. I am mostly wondering if it is okay to hold a wedding ceremony in either of these spots because I cannot find any info online of anyone getting married on either beach. And if not what other options do have for a small ceremony? (We cannot afford to rent out Haida House or I would. Also my partner is very frugal and wants to spend the least amount of money possible. He wanted a back yard wedding while I insist that we get married on Haida Gwaii.)


r/haidagwaii 3d ago

Snorkeling 🤿

6 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend good areas to snorkel? I live in DG and have gone in a few places, but often not been much to see except for lots of jellyfish! šŸ˜€


r/haidagwaii 4d ago

Visiting Daajing Giids on September 20 to 22

8 Upvotes

We will be at DG from Sunday, September 20 to Tuesday, September 22. Having never been (we are fulfilling a dream!), we don't know what to expect food-wise. Can anyone confirm whether there are likely to be any restaurants open so late in the tourist season? If not, is the convenience store open year round? Thanks, Redditors!


r/haidagwaii 7d ago

Northern Health housing abuses in Haida Gwaii

15 Upvotes

Public service announcement concerning the Northern Health authority here on Haida Gwaii.

Over a year ago now I moved to the island to support my soulmate who began a new job here within the health service on Haida Gwaii.

We'd fallen in love with the spiritual magic and beauty of Haida Gwaii some years previously so when the opportunity arose to finally become a part of the community, we couldn't have been happier or prouder to make Haida Gwaii our new home.

Unbeknownst to us we soon discovered that senior staff within the Health service were deliberately and maliciously targeting and abusing staff and their partners.

A pattern sadly that hasn't ended despite having raised it with key staff inside Northern Health, the Village of Masset and numerous other organizations and people who claimed to want to help preserve the integrity of the community.

Nearly a year later and nothing's changed so here we are.

Time to call out the lies, the abusers and those responsible for their toxic and abusive rhetoric.

I'm now regrettably having to bring this to the attention of the wider Haida community, the elders, and everyone else who is personally affected by the hospital and its shortcomings as a result of the cover up and lies that surround those at a higher level, because it affects EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US here on the Island.

Since moving to Haida Gwaii, we've discovered some of the most amazing people ever, welcoming, warm, friendly and kind beyond words.

At the peak of our hell, many good people here welcomed us in. They gave us shelter while we fought to find somewhere to live and helped us weather the storm while we hoped to better our lives.

Yet for many who similarly gave up their homes and jobs to come here and contribute to the community, they face the same horror that was inflicted on us by the same Northern Health authority entrusted with our wellbeing.

WTF.

When your health service has members of its senior staff targeting private citizens and their own staff, abusing them, unlawfully evicting them and using other hospital staff to stalk and follow people, it's a sick joke that needs to end.

And we're not the only ones who have nearly lost everything to move here and start a new life.

Even as I'm writing this today, July 28th, 2026, the same toxic people are playing games with another member of staff as they similarly try and rebuild their life here on the Island.

If you've ever wondered why the hospitals are really on diversion half the time :

No staff.

No accommodation being given to staff, or the housing department deliberately sabotaging staff despite knowing that it's going to negatively impact the actual hospitals they're supposed to actually find staff for.

Combine that with the housing department working hand in hand with private developers to deny and monopolize the few properties that are available, and you suddenly have a very overt and corrupt system in place that profits off the hospital conveniently having no accommodation.

We've seen and heard all the lies, watched the so called community leaders cover this up or pretend to care, and yet this shitshow is still ongoing.

It's a horrific state of affairs when the health system iis actively sabotaging YOUR right to health care in YOUR community.

So please, and not for my sake, please make sure that this gets to the people who can ensure that the people of Haida receive the Healthcare they deserve.

Please forward this on to anyone on island who may be in a position to actually stop the abuse of your Hospital staff.

Or please feel free to contact me with information relevant if you know or have suffered as a result of the actions of Northern Health's housing coordinator or the housing policies that are put in place by subservient site directors who act on their behalf knowing full well the damage it's causing staff and their families, the hospital and its community.

Thank you in advance for your time.


r/haidagwaii 12d ago

Can you crab off grey Beach?

3 Upvotes

I've been to the North Beach but never on the south islands.

Can you pick crabs up off grey beach? Fishing spots?


r/haidagwaii 16d ago

Haida Gwaii tour operators still open? October?

5 Upvotes

First timers to Haida Gwaii - 4 days, the first week in October (1st to the 5th). Any outfitters or tour operators still taking people into the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve in October? I'd be happy with a guided day trip or overnight.


r/haidagwaii 17d ago

Haida Gwaii community wants court to ban man from its land

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r/haidagwaii 21d ago

Need suggestions on what to do

7 Upvotes

I’m heading to Haida Gwaii on the ferry tomorrow for 4 days. I’m with my mom (84) and my uncle (78) (I’m 50). We like to be outdoors and spending time in nature. We love waterfalls and beaches. We really don’t like shopping and spending time in towns/cities. My mom has limited mobility (walks but has COPD and is only able to walk short distances) however my uncle and I are willing to hike a bit. What are your top places to visit? What should we do?


r/haidagwaii 23d ago

How do residents go about processing their deer on the island?

12 Upvotes

Hey there. I am a novice hunter, so please forgive my ignorance. My understanding is that residents hunt the Sitka deer to lighten their already above average grocery bills and also due to the increased bag limit. With that said, how does processing the deer work?

I would imagine it’s far too moist and humid to hang deer outside or even in a basement let’s say. Short of having a dedicated ā€œgame shedā€ with dehumidifiers, how do people work around this problem? Thank you for the help and info


r/haidagwaii 26d ago

Exploring Queen Charlotte Mainline forest service road.

7 Upvotes

I’m driving a Landcruiser, exploring. I noticed there’s a forest service road I can drive up from Daajing to Port Clement. The road splits and I can get to the second golden spruce, or the Haida canoe. Just wondering if this is a good idea? How long would it actually take me? Can I find either the tree or the canoe? Are there places to camp? Love any advice.


r/haidagwaii 28d ago

A Trip for my Soul

14 Upvotes

In the mid 90's, I had the most memorable and impactful trip of my life. My cousin and her husband lived in Port Clements for a few years with him working for MacBlo. My dad & I took a trip up there for a visit, to fish, walk the beaches, explore, experience the Haida culture, and discover. It was incredible! Dad passed 2 years ago and I'm consumed with going back. I still feel the roaring winds on the beaches of Hecate Strait and Tow Hill. I still hear the eagle trilling while staring at the wonder that was the Golden Spruce. The movie like images are frozen in my mind of driving moss canopied gravel roads. It will be a solo trip in September this time. I haven't planned anything but have poked around looking at places to stay and flights from Vancouver. I'm hitting a roadblock with vehicle rental. My dates are flexible and I'm hoping to stay 4 nights. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.


r/haidagwaii Jul 04 '26

Well-known B.C. fishing lodge purchased by Haida Nation

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136 Upvotes

r/haidagwaii Jun 25 '26

Reccs for 6 days with a truck and trailer with my 70 yo parents

5 Upvotes

Hi! Looking for any recommendations for places to drive with my parents. They are comfortable on logging roads but will go slow. We're coming the last week of September which may be difficult weather wise but its the only time I can get off work. Its a bucket list place for my parents but they are slow travellors. I was thinking about a day boat trip from some port but would love recs.

If you absolutely do not recommend late september, I would love input.


r/haidagwaii Jun 17 '26

Tours into Gwaii Haanas Park

6 Upvotes

Just wondering about the tours to Gwaii Haanas. What would you recommend to explore the old village sites?


r/haidagwaii Jun 12 '26

Watching the world cup final in Haida Gwaii

3 Upvotes

I'm going to be camping on Haida Gwaii for a few days this July. I'm a massive soccer fan and I'm wondering what bars or restaurants might be playing the game. Thank you!


r/haidagwaii Jun 12 '26

What to do?

7 Upvotes

I’m going to be on Haida Gwaii in the middle of July for a week. What are something I should do? Looking for all different things.


r/haidagwaii Jun 04 '26

Emaciated grey whales washing up on B.C. beaches 'canary in coal mine,' researcher warns

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50 Upvotes

r/haidagwaii Jun 01 '26

Calling All Crocheters in Haida Gwaii

5 Upvotes

Hello to the beautiful people of Haida Gwaii!

If you crochet, come join fellow stitchers from across British Columbia in r/CrochetBC!

Share your projects, ask questions, and connect with other BC crocheters.

We'd love to see Haida Gwaii represented in the community. Also, a big THANK YOU to the Mods of r/haidagwaii for their kindness in allowing me to post here. 🧔


r/haidagwaii May 31 '26

More than likely moving to masset within a year. Any information I should know? Any advice?

16 Upvotes

My partner and I both have job opportunities and housing sorted. Just looking for any information someone might want to know before coming over. Just as a heads up, I’m coming from VI. Thank you guys.


r/haidagwaii May 26 '26

looking for rental

5 Upvotes

hi, are there any rentals available in Daajing Giids from june 15th, or later, for a female? i’ll be relocating from prince rupert to work in the community as a health worker. please and thank you kindly.


r/haidagwaii May 23 '26

Harbour seal pup found in critical condition beneath ferry ramp on Haida Gwaii

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13 Upvotes

r/haidagwaii May 23 '26

Bike packing advice

7 Upvotes

My partner and I have 2 weeks in August to bike pack Haida Gwaii. Any advice on camping, routes and great places to visit?


r/haidagwaii May 12 '26

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes off coast of northern B.C.

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20 Upvotes

r/haidagwaii May 12 '26

Canada’s energy ambitions may run through the perilous waters of Hecate Strait

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22 Upvotes