The Queen Charlotte Islands or Haida Gwaii (Islands of the People) are in British Columbia , Canada . Comprised of over 150 islands, the two largest Graham and Moresby make up the bulk of the archipelago, and the visitor's itinerary.
This is a remote area with very little development. Do not expect grand resorts choked with tourists. The main reasons to come to the islands are to explore the vast untouched wilderness, comprised mostly of first-growth rainforest, and to commune with the native Haida people who have made this their home for thousands of years. In fact, the native name Haida Gwaii translates as "islands of the people".
Other than the four towns listed here, there are mostly only smaller Haida communities.
The only way to get a vehicle to the island is on the six hour ferry from Prince Rupert. There is also direct flights from Prince Rupert and Vancouver .
The islands do not have highly developed highway infrastructure, in fact there are only two traffic lights on the islands. Highway 16 travels from Skidegate to Masset on Graham Island. Other than this there are only a few dirt roads reaching a few smaller communities.
Transportation between Skidegate Landing and Alliford Bay is provided by the Kwuna ferry. The ferry schedule is available on the BC Ferries website ![[^]](http://static.explorra.com/img/link.png "External link to: http://www.bcferries.com/schedules/inside/absk-current.html"){kind=small}
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Taxi services are available from two companies on the islands:
* If these options don't work for you, try sticking out your thumb. Hitch hiking isn't uncommon here.
The Queen Charlotte Islands are the site of some excellent sport fishing opportunities. Salmon weighing over 50 lbs as well as halibut ranging to over 100 lbs are routinely caught.
Chartered fishing trips on the ''Jennifer Gayle'', a 65-foot converted fishing boat which can carry 7 people. The crew are happy to help you find good fishing, and then pack it up so you can fly it home. Fun, educational and safe tours of the waters around Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. We also provide Kayak rentals and transportation throughout south Moresby.The official language is English, but sometimes Haida, the language of this First-Nations People, may be heard, although very few people now speak it.
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