Camping in Haida Gwaii with wifi provided
Find wilderness and frontcountry camping on the West Coast where Haida culture is central.
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Camping in Haida Gwaii with wifi provided guide
Overview
As the ancestral home of the Haida Nation, Haida Gwaii is not simply a rocky archipelago on the west coast of Canada with abundant wildlife and unique northern rainforest vegetation, although that would be impressive enough. Visitors to this special place are welcomed and asked to be mindful of the Haida Ways of Being: respect for all beings, asking permission first (before taking photos or entering an area or event), making it right by accepting responsibility for your actions, fixing your mistakes, leaving Haida Gwaii better than you found it, and recognizing that everything depends on everything else.
Where to go
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve
Gwaii Haanas is remote and heavily forested—accessible only by boat or seaplane with no cell coverage and little in the way of signage. Entrance to the park each day is limited and divided between spots for independent travellers and guided tours. Spots must be reserved in advance, and independent campers must attend an orientation. The payoff is the privilege of spending time in a truly wild place, as it’s hard to find anywhere further from “the beaten path” than this. Take time to learn about Haida culture during a camping trip set on the shore or headlands—just be sure to follow sustainability practices and avoid off-limit areas.
Masset
On northern Graham Island (the largest of the 150 islands of Haida Gwaii) is the village of Masset. Spending time in and around the village might entail a hike in the Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary, visiting the artists and keepers of culture in Old Massett, or, for the most determined of outdoorspeople, setting out for a multi-day trek of the challenging East Coast Trail.
Port Clements and Tlell
About 20 minutes away from each other and south from Masset are the villages of Port Clements and Tlell, both of which offer camping. The municipal campground of Port Clements is set right on Juskatla Inlet and within walking distance of town. Meanwhile, Tlell is on the southern edge of Naikoon Provincial Park, where you’ll find Misty Meadows Campground. It’s got beach access and is open year-round, although only serviced from June to September.
Sandspit
The small community on Moresby Island is home to Sandspit Airport, where daily flights from Vancouver land. There is also a harbour and the terminal for the ferry to Graham Island (where the ferry from Prince Rupert lands), but Sandspit doesn’t need to be just a transit point for campers. A campground sits right in town among several lovely hikes. Those with vehicles equipped for logging roads can also head to Gray Bay/Kun⨱alas to camp near the large sandy beach.
