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Air Canada offers regular daily flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Sandspit (YZP). For more information 1-888-247-2262 www.aircanada.com. Pacific Coastal Airways offers flights to Masset from Vancouver, Prince Rupert, and other locations. For more information: North Pacific Seaplanes offers flights to Masset, Queen Charlotte, and Sandspit from Prince Rupert. For more information: 1-800-689-4234 www.northpacificseaplanes.com . BC Ferries offers year-round service from Prince Rupert to Skidegate Landing on a seven-hour crossing. An Inside Passage ferry runs between Port Hardy (Vancouver Island) and Prince Rupert. Reservations are highly recommended. For more information: 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779) www.bc ferries . Via Rail offers train service to Prince Rupert from Jasper. Travel to Jasper from Vancouver or Edmonton by train. For more information: www.viarail.ca. Getting Around Haida Gwaii The communities of Queen Charlotte, Skidegate, Tlell, Port Clements, Masset, and Old Massett are located on the northern island, called Graham Island. Sandspit and the Sandspit airport are located on Moresby Island. A ferry connects the two islands. Eagle Transit is a locally owned business providing passenger transportation and courier services on Haida Gwaii. Click on their link for schedules: Sandspit Airport Shuttle, Northern Health Ferry Connector, and Island Transit Bus Service. http://www.qcislands.net/eagle Car rentals are available at the Sandspit airport and in Queen Charlotte and Masset. Contact the local rental companies directly to book cars in advance. For a complete list of car rental companies: www.qcinfo.ca/carrentals.html For transportation and guiding services in and around Gwaii Haanas, see the list of licensed tour operators available in print and found at: www.pc.gc.ca/gwaiihaanas .
Visitor Information
Community Visitor Centres are located in the Village of Queen Charlotte, the Sandspit Airport and the Village of Masset. Queen Charlotte and Sandspit centres have a trip planning area with marine charts and topographic maps, and a marine VHF radio to check the weather and sea conditions. Request a current copy of the Guide to the Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii. For information on local Facilities and Services Small Craft HarboursFacilities for recreational and commercial vessels are available in Queen Charlotte, Sandspit, and Masset. Facilities include pay phones, electrical hookups and fresh water. Sandspit Harbour has a holding tank pumpout station and showers. Queen Charlotte Harbour Sandspit Harbour Delkatla Slough Harbour Authority Car Transportation It is highly recommended to reserve a rental car in advance if needed for your stay on the Queen Charlotte Islands. The rental companies and their locations are as follows:
However you get here, we welcome you and thank you for choosing Haida Gwaii as your destination. There will be plenty of summer fun festivals, including the Edge of The World Music Festival (July 7,8,9), and the Tllel fall Fair, in August. As always, there will be plenty of potlucks and feasts for many occasions, right here at Copper Beech House- make sure you’re here! Kayaking and Other Adventures There are many different companies working out of Haida Gwaii who specialize in wilderness adventures, especially in Gwaii Haanas. This is not a complete list, but these are the outfits we have heard good things about from guests at Copper Beech House. Green Coast Kayaking Moresby Explorers Butterfly Tours Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures Archipelago Ventures
Out of Masset: Bird’s Eye Kayak Services:
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