Queen Charlotte Islands ~ Kayak Mothership
For thousands of years the Queen Charlotte Islands lay secure in their isolation, protected by the sea, even from the ice that swept south to cover most of the continent. Because of their isolation these islands gave birth to many unique kinds of animals and plant life. About 10,000 years ago some newcomers penetrated their isolation arriving by sea or being created by the Raven, they were transformed into people, as unique as their environment ~ The HAIDA.
The Canadian Galapagos ~ Haida Gwaii is a remote archipelago that has captured the world's interest for it's unique array of plants and animals. More than sixteen hundred kilometers of coastal shoreline provide habitat for a diversity of marine inter tidal life. Whales, porpoises, seals, and over half of BC's sea lion population thrive in these plankton rich waters. The area supports a large percentage of the nesting sea birds . Bald eagle densities unparalleled anywhere else in Canada. The world's largest black bears and a unique pine marten are among the seven land mammals found on the Queen Charlotte Islands that show evolutionary distinctions from those on the mainland.
Territory of the RAVEN, FOAM WOMAN, KILLER WHALE, SACRED- ONE- BOTH- STANDING-STILL AND MOVING, STONERIBS and a host of other supernatural beings feature in the cultural achievements of the HAIDA. Today some four hundred Haida archaeological sites are found, including the world's largest array of totem poles still standing in their natural setting at Ninstints on Anthony Island, now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site.
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Enjoy a leisurely exploration along the entire East coast of Moresby Island. This coastline boasts countless secluded inlets and bays, as well as numerous island clusters. You will stop on Hotsprings Island for a pleasantly warm soak in the natural pools. Visit Burnaby Narrows to kayak through the shallow passage while viewing the abundant inter-tidal marine life. You will have an opportunity to tour the abandoned Haida village of Ninstints on Anthony Island. Several standing totem poles and long house remains are still prominent in this village. The Haida Watchmen on the island can explain the carvings on the poles and provide insightful interpretations of the village and their ancestors who lived there. You will spend a day exploring the site and experiencing the sense of mystery that lingers in this abandoned village.
During this tour you may also have the chance to visit the abandoned Haida villages of Skedans or Tanu. The kayaking opportunities are endless along this diverse coastline. There are hidden, sheltered waters where one can enjoy calm paddling, even on relatively windy days. For the more adventurous, Hecate Strait provides a sense of the vast ocean, bordered by magnificent rock formations and cliff faces. We culminate our journey beyond the Southern end of Moresby Island, where we visit the tiny, isolated community of Rose Harbour. Travel back to Sandspit for your departure.
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