Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site
Massive moss-draped cedar and Sitka spruce tower above the Haida people’s ancient carved poles and fallen longhouses on the lush rainforest islands of Gwaii Haanas. Skies fill with bald eagles, bears scavenge salmon on wild beaches and the ocean teems with breaching whales, porpoises and sea lions. Experience a rich, remote landscape and seascape steeped in spirituality, protected by Parks Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Haida who draw cultural inspiration from the land and waters of their ancestors.
Explore ancient Haida village sites
Weathered, carved poles, longhouse ruins and traditional Haida culture are brought to life at five island village archeological sites by knowledgeable resident Haida Gwaii Watchmen.
Cruise through an ocean teeming with wildlife
Sailing or powerboating in waters rich with wildlife offers the most freedom for exploring Gwaii Haanas’ maze of islands.
Kayak up-close to nature
Kayaking encourages slower paced and more intimate experiences with the ocean and its creatures as well as the primordial wilderness and culture of Gwaii Haanas’ network of islands.
Visiting Gwaii Haanas
Activities and experiences
Things to do, interpretive programs, kayaking, bird watching, and at-home activities.
Plan your visit
How to get here, facilities and services, weather, and maps, tide tables and charts.
Tours and programs
Guided tours, programs, workshops, and learning experiences
Travelling to Haida Gwaii
Community services, tourism information.
Getting to Gwaii Haanas
Self guided trip, or travelling with a licensed tour operator
Reservations and fees
Daily visitor fees, camping and program fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
Tour operators
Guided day trips, guided kayak excursions, guided sailboat and powerboat multiday excursions.
Safety and guidelines
Wildlife, weather, environment, seasonal safety, and site regulations.
Important bulletins
Requirements, restrictions, and closures.
About Gwaii Haanas
Nature and science
Conservation and science, indigenous knowledge, animals, plants, the environment and ecosystem restoration.
Culture and history
Haida cultural sites, Haida Gwaii Watchmen, Legacy Pole.
Stewardship and management
History of establishment, cooperative management, management plan.
An intimate experience with land and sea awaits those with a sense of adventure and the skills necessary for a wilderness trip. There are no roads into Gwaii Haanas - access is limited to boats and seaplanes. Visitors who come to explore Gwaii Haanas do so either as part of a guided trip, travelling with one of our licensed tour operators, or on a self-guided adventure.
Contact us
Telephone: 250-559-8818
Toll-free: 1-877-559-8818
Email: gwaiihaanas@pc.gc.ca
Hours of operation
Gwaii Haanas is open to visitors.
Our peak visitor season is from June through September.
More places to discover with Parks Canada
Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site
Climb the mound at Gitwangak Battle Hill and survey the site of a legendary Gitxsan village fort. See the oldest collection of totem poles in British Columbia retained in their original context at nearby Gitwangak Village.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Catch a wave, or spread a blanket and watch the sun dip below the horizon. From rainforests on land to marine kelp forests at sea, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve embodies the rich natural and cultural heritage of Canada’s west coast.
Fort St. James National Historic Site
Take a self-guided audio tour, meet costumed interpreters, witness a world-famous chicken race and delight your taste buds at the Home Stretch Diner.
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