On the fabled islands of Haida Gwaii off the coast of northern British Columbia, ancient cedar forests are cloaked in incandescent moss and the sea is churned by a wailing wind. Many visitors are ...

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Located about 100 kilometres from the B.C. mainland across Hecate Strait, the ...

I knew something magical was in store when I arrived at the dock with National Geographic Expeditions in Queen Charlotte and met Linda Tollas, a Haida interpreter and the great-granddaughter of Susan ...

“What’s west of Westeros?” That’s the last question we hear from Arya Stark in the final moments of Game of Thrones as she boards a ship bound for the unknown. “It’s where all the maps end,” she ...

The Haida Gwaii archipelago is a mix of geologic wonder and myth. In fact, they’re often one and the same, from the Taaw Tldáaw to the legendary Golden Spruce and countless others. For the aspiring ...

Pristine wilderness dotted by ancient village sites so protected that only 12 people at a time are allowed to step ashore – this is Canada’s final frontier, a remote archipelago off British Columbia’s ...

Reporting from Haida Gwaii, Canada — The aroma of coffee drifted into my cabin along with the distant squawking of seagulls, but it was a gentle swaying that reminded me I was waking on a boat. I ...

In light of the recent outbreak on Haida Gwaii, the provincial government has banned all non-resident travel to the archipelago. The decision was made, the province says, in consultation with public ...

At the village of SGang Gwaay, the remains of large cedar longhouses and carved mortuary poles (above) commemorate the art and way of life of the Haida. (Photograph by Jonathan Kingston, National ...

There are so many reasons to visit the British Columbia archipelago of Haida Gwaii. For starters, it’s the most diverse marine wildlife area in Canada, hence the nickname “the Galapagos of the North.” ...

Visiting Haida Gwaii, Canada's most mysterious islands Link Copied! This remote archipelago off the northwestern coast of British Columbia is at once thrilling, serene and mysterious ...

It takes determination to reach Haida Gwaii. From Vancouver, we travelled by car and ferry. It was barely light when we left Port Hardy. The ship’s foghorn sounded. There were strong swells. As the ...