Mothership Kayaking Tours
in the Queen Charlotte Islands
(Haida Gwaii)

Gwaii Haanas
“Place of Wonder”
National Park Reserve & Haida Heritage Site

Explore Gwaii Haanas National Park
by sea and air

Our trips begin and end with a spectacular seaplane flight over the wilderness paradise of Moresby Island.

You’ll fly into the north (or south) end of the Gwaii Haanas National Park and spend a full six days travelling in one direction only. On the morning of the seventh day you’ll have another great “flight seeing” experience as you fly back to Queen Charlotte City.

Why choose a “Fly In ~ Fly Out” Mothership Kayaking trip?

• You’ll save a day’s travel time just getting to and from Gwaii Haanas National Park
• You’ll spend more of your valuable trip time paddling, hiking and exploring
• You’ll enjoy calm waters and a higher safety margin. Travelling in one direction only means less distance to travel which means greater flexibility for choosing optimal sea conditions
• Spend more time in the remote, rugged and spectacular southern portion of Gwaii Haanas
• Enjoy a great “flight – seeing” experience through the beautiful southern Charlottes

See About Our Trips for more information. Cost: Full six-day mother ship kayaking trip: $1,650.00 Seaplane travel to and from the mother ship: $300.00 Goods & Services Tax: $97.50 Parks Canada User Fee: $118.85 Total cost: $2,166.35

This Includes:
All meals, a "night on the town" at Chez Susan’s in Rose Harbour, use of the kayaks and to top it off… the spectacular seaplane flight along Moresby Island while travelling to and from the vessel. (See Tour Prices for details and conditions)

Trip Details:
Nourish the body, mind and spirit with a six-day wilderness voyage aboard the M.V. Island Bay, fully licensed and equipped for touring and mothership kayaking in Gwaii Haanas National Park. Our trips focus on both learning and fun! Experience spectacular old-growth forests, riparian ecosystems, Haida cultural heritage, wildlife viewing, natural hot springs and fabulous kayaking.

You'll explore the spectacular marine and terrestrial environment of Haida Gwaii, formerly called the Queen Charlotte Islands located approximately 130 km off the northwest coast of British Columbia, Canada. Rising out of the Pacific and perched on the edge of the continental shelf, the Charlottes have developed in isolation since the last ice age receded some 12,000 years ago. Rugged west coast fjords, ancient temperate rainforests, natural mineral hot springs, cool mountain lakes, and spectacular alpine meadows provide the setting for an experience you will recollect for years to come. Distinct species of flora and fauna have evolved on these islands washed by the temperate and nutrient rich waters of the North Pacific Current - see The Natural History of Haida Gwaii.

The Haida people have flourished on these islands known as Haida Gwaii - "Islands of the People", for 10,000 years. An amenable climate and rich natural resources allowed them to develop a complex and creative culture in harmony with their environment. You will get to know the Haida Gwaii Watchmen - guardians and hosts at several long abandoned but still vibrant Haida villages, including the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nans Dins village on SGaang Gwaii (Anthony Island).

M.V. Island Bay

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