Links for Gwaii Haanas, Haida Gwaii, Queen Charlotte Islands

Haida Gwaii Communities:

• Queen Charlotte City
• Skidegate Village
• Port Clements
• Masset

Queen Charlotte City Accommodation:

Listed below are two of many hotels, motels and B & B’s in Queen Charlotte City, mentioned here because they are close to the Inland Air Charters seaplane dock and they serve breakfast. You can check with the Visitor Information Centre (250-559-8316); for a complete list of accommodations in Queen Charlotte City and in all Haida Gwaii communities.

• Premier Creek Lodging
  "The oldest hotel on the island. Full of charm and character. Located on the main street of Queen Charlotte across from the South Moresby Air floatplane dock and within walking distance of shops. Housekeeping rooms, ensuite rooms and rooms with shared bath. High speed internet connections in rooms."
  Phone: 1-888-322-3388; 1-250-559-8415
  Website: www.qcislands.net/premier   Email: premier@qcislands.net
  
  
• Dorothy and Mike’s Guest House
  "A warm and friendly guesthouse located on a hill overlooking Bearskin Bay in Queen Charlotte City. Large decks encourage relaxing with a book or socializing with other travelers. The guesthouse offers housekeeping suites, ensuite rooms and rooms with shared bath. Mike serves up a great breakfast!"
  Phone: 1-250-559-8439
  Website: www.qcislands.net/doromike   Email: doromike@qcislands.net

Tlell Accommodation:

• Cacilia’s Bed & Breakfast  
  "A beautiful log home nestled in the dunes and spruce facing the waters of Hecate Strait. Great central location for day tripping or for long relaxing walks on the beach. Ideal for small workshops. Six rooms (three ensuite, three with shared bathroom)".
  Phone: 1-250-557-4664
  Website: www.qcislands.net/ceebysea Email: ceebysea@qcislands.net

Masset Accommodation:

• Englehard’s Oceanview Lodge
  "Overlooking Masset Inlet we are centrally located next to the Government Wharf. The lodge opened in 2003 and has spacious rooms on the waterfront furnished with 2 double beds, TV, telephones, modern bathroom and full breakfast.”  I’ve heard (i.e., have never seen it) that this is a good place to stay in Masset. It’s on the waterfront, it’s clean and has rooms with a water view of Masset Inlet."
  Phone: 1-250-626-3388
  Website: www.engelhardsoceanviewlodge.ca  E-mail: engelhard@xplornet.com

• Alaska View Lodge
  "Surrounded by the natural rain forest of Naikoon Provincial Park and situated on the beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Alaskan Islands. The Alaska View Lodge Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to enjoy your stay on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Explore the miles of beautiful sandy beach, where beachcombing is the best on the Island. Migrating whales, agates on the beach and eagles soaring overhead are familiar sights, where nightfall can bring glimpses of the Northern Lights. In summertime you see beautiful sunsets and sunrises. All this can be viewed from the balconies of the cozy oceanfront guest rooms or the large front deck overlooking the beach."
  
  Sounds nice doesn’t it? Haven’t been there myself but with a write up like that I think I better go soon. Might be a good place to keep an eye on Senator Palin too.
  Phone: 1-250-626-3333
  Website: http://www.langara.com/site/?id=44

Prince Rupert Accommodation:

• Preferring a view, I’m kind of partial to the Eagles Bluff B & B… “Experience Prince Rupert’s Waterfront”. Again, I’ve never seen it up close so can’t recommend it unequivocally but judging by the pictures on their site, it does appear to have a nice homey feel, a great location and wonderful water views.
  Phone: 1-800-833-1550 or 1-250-627-4955
  Website: www.citytel.net/eaglebluff

Car Rentals in Queen Charlotte City:

• Rustic Car And Truck Rentals - Queen Charlotte City (1-250-559-4641)
  Email: citires@qcislands.net. The vehicles are older but in good shape.

• Budget Rental - Queen Charlotte City, Sandspit and Masset (1-800-577-3228) or Queen Charlotte City (1-250-559-4262), Sandspit (250-637-5688).  Website: www.budget.com
  Nice vehicles but more expensive.

• Island Auto Rentals - Queen Charlotte City (through Lenore at the Premier Creek Inn above (1-250-559-8415). She has two vehicles available for rent.

Other Haida Gwaii Links:

• Wikipedia Queen Charlotte Islands
• Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve
• Naikoon Provincial Park
• Haida Heritage Centre and Museum at Qay’llnagaay (2nd Beach, Skidegate)
• The  Observer (Queen Charlotte Islands Newspaper - download “Visitor’s Guide to the Islands”
• Spruce Roots Magazine
• Laskeek Bay Conservation Society
• Marine Matters

Trip Planning:

• Air Canada
• Pacific Coastal Airlines (Vancouver to Masset)
• North Pacific Seaplanes (Prince Rupert to Queen Charlotte City & Masset)
• BC Ferries
• Northern BC Tourism Association (request a free travel guide)

Weather:

• Sandspit Weather  (Environment Canada)
• Coastal B.C. Marine Forecasts  (For waters adjacent to Gwaii Haanas check Hecate Strait and West Coast Charlottes)
• Current Conditions
• Queen Charlotte Satellite Image

Paddling:

• Wavelength Paddling Magazine (The best paddling magazine in BC)

Ocean Data:

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Ocean Link
• Institute of Ocean Sciences
• Visible Earth (NASA Images) Eddies off the Queen Charlotte Islands
• Oceans of the Queen Charlotte Islands (DFO)

 Environment:

• B.C. Environmental Network  (See "B.C. Environmental Report" for archive of excellent articles relating to B.C. environmental issues.)
• Western Canada Wilderness Committee (Excellent links to other sites working towards the preservation of wilderness in B.C.)
• David Suzuki Foundation
• Sierra Club of B.C.
• Rainforest Action Network
• World Resources Institute
• Eco News
• Climate Change
• Raincoast Conservation Society
• Friends Of Wild Salmon

Incredible Photo Sites:

• Henrik Nilsson Great wildlife shots

News:

• The Guardian
• Tide Pool
• CBC (Great Canadian radio)

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