Getting Here
Air Travel
There are daily flights to the islands from both Vancouver and Prince Rupert. For schedules and fares please check the following carriers:
Air Canada flies twice daily during the summer months from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sandspit International Airport (YZP).
Pacific Coastal Airlines flies daily between Vancouver’s South Terminal and the Masset Municipal Airport.
Inland Air flies from their base in Prince Rupert to the Masset Municipal Marina.
Ferry Travel
BC Ferries also provides regularly scheduled sailings to Haida Gwaii from Prince Rupert year-round. Connector service is available in Prince Rupert for the Inside Passage route to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island or north with Alaska’s Marine Ferry System.
Car Travel on Haida Gwaii
There is no public transit on the islands so many visitors either rent a car or hitchhike. (there is only one main road!).
Airport Shuttle
For a taxi and/or the airport shuttle service, please contact
Gwaii Taxi and Tours: 250-559-4461
The shuttle will take you from the airport in K’il Kun (Sandspit) and drop you off at your place of accommodation in Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte) or HlGaagilda (Skidegate).
Car Rental
Budget Rental Cars
Kil’ Kun (Sandspit): 250-637-5688
Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte): 250-559-4641
National Car Rentals
Masset: 250-626-7576
Mile Zero Taxi
Masset: 250-637-5655
Accommodation
Queen Charlotte / Skidegate
Jags Beanstalk – tasty bistro offering the best coffee on Haida Gwaii with B&B suites
Premier Creek Lodging – charming and historic hotel overlooking the inlet
Absence of Time House / Abundant Abode – modern styling with character touches, perched on the edge of the inlet
Skyfall Cottage – beautiful modern rooms overlooking the inlet
Tlell
Haida House at Tllaal – classy lodge accommodation overlooking the Tlell River.
Cacilia’s Bed and Breakfast – crafty beach house with loads of character
Masset / Tow Hill
Highwater House – a four-star tree house experience that you will never forget.
Copper Beech House - a character-rich heritage home overlooking the Masset marina and Delkatla Inlet.
Haida Gwaii Tourism
Go Haida Gwaii – tourism portal for Haida Gwaii
Taadsxwa: This is Haida Gwaii – learn about Haida Gwaii and download a trip planner
Parks Canada – Gwaii Haanas – primary information source about Gwaii Haanas
Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay – learn about this incredible cultural facility and the Haida Gwaii Museum in Skidegate.
Council of the Haida Nation – learn about the history and work of the Haida Nation.
Northern British Columbia – Tourism BC – information about travelling in northern BC and to/from Haida Gwaii
Queen Charlotte Visitor Centre – online booking service and local information