Northern Haida Heritage Sites – 8 day Kayak Expedition
- Most Equipment Provided
- All Meals provided
- Friendly & certified Guides
Venture into Northern Gwaii Haanas National Park for an 8-day adventure through the nutrient rich waters of Haida Gwaii.
On this 8-day long tour, we will start on the Northern end of Gwaii Haanas National Park to delve south towards Burnaby Narrows. The Haida Heritage tour traverses through many bays and islands to reach most of the watchmen sites in the central part of Gwaii Haanas National Park. Along your travels during this trip you will stop at three of the five watchmen sites (Tanu, Windy Bay, and Hotsprings Island). We will be on the constant lookout for whales, seals, Orcas, ancient murrelets, black bears, and other wildlife. Enjoy a soak in the natural hot springs half-way through this expedition, while taking in the scenery of Juan Perez Sound. The Tour will end near the famous intertidal zone of Burnaby Narrows. We will move to a new campsite each night, but of course, this is weather permitting. This tour is designed for kayakers looking to see hidden inlets, old-growth forests, old Haida village sites, endless beaches, migrating birds, and an abundance of wildlife.
- Experience Gwaii Haanas National park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site extensively by kayak — the least invasive form of transportation in the area
- Use expedition-level equipment (high quality kayaks, paddles, paddling gear, paddling clothing, camping gear)
- All guides are highly experienced with the area and have professional training outside of their guiding certifications regarding risk management, hazard analysis, interpretation and more
- Experience the abundant wilderness of the area: bears, birds, orcas, sea lions… Without a doubt, you’re bound to be speechless throughout your adventure
- An extended 8-day tour that will take you away from the hustle of busy day life and immerse you in nature’s finest element and the culture of the Haida.
- All of your meals are included in the tour price so that you don’t have to worry about various extra costs
- Must Bring your own sleeping bag, thermarest, and paddling gear. All other gear is included (Tent, paddle, kayak, skirt, PFD, group gear)
Additional Information
Specifications
Price:
$2799 CAD per person
Dates:
| 2023 |
Availability |
| June 11 - 18 |
6 Spots |
| June 29 - July 6 |
8 Spots |
| July 24 - July 31 |
8 Spots |
| August 5 - 12 |
8 Spots |
| August 23 - August 30 |
6 Spots |
Meeting time:
7:30 am
Meeting point:
At your accommodation in Sandspit, BC
Season:
June- September
Duration:
8 days, 7 nights
Group size:
2 minimum, 8 maximum
Participation requirements:
Due to the remote and lengthy nature of this trip, we recommend that participants are 16 years and older and have some experience with remote, self-supported trips. Minors (under 19) will require a parent/guardian signature for our waiver, and all participants must fill out a medical form before booking. If you have any doubts or questions, please contact us.
We ask all who come to bring a respectful attitude towards the natural environment and your fellow kayakers. The weather and wildlife are out of our control, but our attitudes are not!
Cancellation policy:
We will try to reschedule or refund. Please check our terms & conditions for more information.
Our 8-day Haida Heritage Expedition:
Day One
If you’re looking for the complete experience that will take you on an extended journey through the incredible and untamed wilderness of the Haida Gwaii coastline, then look no further. We’ll start our tour in Sandspit, British Columbia, the location of Haida Gwaii’s main Airport. A bright and early morning presages the start of the tour. Guests are picked up in the morning at Seaport B&B (or another sandspit accommodation of your choice) for the one-hour van ride to Moresby Camp. Here, you board a large Zodiac-Style speed boat for transportation to the Northern Tip of Gwaii Haanas for a 45-Minute thrilling zodiac cruise along the scenic coast of Moresby Island. They will bring you to our starting point at Kunga Island which is located across from the old village site of Tanu to begin your kayak exploration. This area will offer the ideal location to get comfortable in your kayak through an orientation once you’ve settled into camp.
Days Two to Seven
The Watchmen Site tour takes you to a number of rarely visited Haida watchmen sites remote beaches, some with exposure to the open Pacific, making them a beachcomber's dream. This tour traverses through many bays and islands to reach most of the watchmen sites in the central part of Gwaii Haanas National Park. Along your travels during this trip you will stop at three of the five watchmen sites (Tanu, Windy Bay, and Hotsprings Island). Enjoy a soak in the natural hot springs half way through this expedition, while taking in the scenery of Juan Perez Sound. We will then paddle down to Burnaby Narrows to end our trip which is an ecological hotspot known for the high density of invertebrates in the intertidal zone. We will end the trip near Burnaby Narrows where Moresby Explorers will pick us up by Zodiac. The overall length of this expedition is around ~40 NM (~75 km).
Day Eight
The speedboat arrives in near a beach close to Burnaby Narrows to transport the group to Sandspit. At the end of the day, you are returned to Seaport B&B, or another Sandspit accommodation of your choice.
Note:
This tour involves eight days of kayaking, and some of those days, we paddle as much as 20 km or more and camp in remote areas with very no developed services. It is best for ages 16 years old and above, especially those who have experience with remote, self-supported trips. Routes and itineraries remain very flexible to accommodate changeable west coast conditions.
Please contact us directly if you are interested in this adventure and do not have previous experience.
