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Disappear To Another World When You Experience Adventures At A Haida Gwaii Lodge

By Ericka Marsh


There are times when a simple vacation is not enough. The sportsman, naturalist, artist and searching spirit all crave that singular adventure that will remind them of how it feels to be truly alive. There is a distant archipelago waiting between the Pacific Ocean and the Hecate Strait off British Columbia. It is an isolated spot, with rugged shorelines, but it lures the curious to come an experience its offerings.

The continental shelf supports this archipelago of Canada. Travelers arrive to the major ports by taking ferries or flying from Prince Rupert of Vancouver. It can include several hours to get there, but it is well worth the time. Anyone who owns a private vessel is also welcome to dock at the marinas available. Because a haida gwaii lodge often provides everything the adventurer needs for the time spent, it is easy to see why many come again and again.

As a prime location for sports fishermen and their activities, area lodges specialize in fly in adventures. Once reservations for any group are confirmed, the next step for sportsmen is to simply arrive and check in to their accommodations. All of the clothing, equipment, fishing boats, meals and entertainment are completely set to go. Days are spent reeling in salmon and local fish, while evenings are filled with great, locally sourced food, often caught that day, and good company.

The artists who work and live there often focus on the ancient Haida arts and culture. Many students travel from around the globe to have the chance to study with them. There are workshops available, and many shops selling lovely art pieces. Raven and Eagle, two popular characters in the old tales are often featured in bold graphic jewelry and other decorative items. These are stories that have become popular in schools as people learn more about multiculturalism.

Naturalists wishing to explore the flora and fauna fed by the volcanic waters and ever changing land surfaces tend to hike through the forests and along the beaches. It is said that the archipelago was one place where the warmth of the volcanoes helped to preserve the diverse wildlife and sea creatures over the Ice Age. This is one theory about why it is that the islands there are filled with species from the neighboring mainland as well as those unique to the island chain.

Once ruled by Great Britain, and named Queen Charlotte's Islands, the historic architecture in the main towns reflects that heritage. But there is also a presence that has always remained for the People, with dwellings in the distinctive Haida style everywhere. The cultures simply are both embraced, and guests who come to stay in lodges here can enjoy experiencing the coexistence of both.

Photographers looking for pristine scenery on both land and sea bring their equipment to capture incredible beauty. The views from most anywhere are spectacular.

Come to the Haida people, lodge on the distant archipelago, calm your spirit and fill yourself with new experiences. Make you reservations to disappear into its mystical and historic spaces. Before you realize it, you will be renewed.




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