Haida Gwaii Parks and Places

A once tall, vibrant Golden Spruce Tree stood on the banks of the Yakoun River near Port Clements on Graham Island in Haida Gwaii. The tree attracted many visitors to the shores of the Yakoun so to view the magical golden "freak of nature" - The Golden Spruce Tree.

Bayview Ave

Port Clements

Old Growth Alley interpretive route is a difficult trail located along Highway 16, a few minutes south of Crow's Nest store

Highway 16

Tlell

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The bird sanctuary draws many to the west coast to view the 140 or so bird species who visit yearly. Seasons play a big part as birds are migratory. Spring, summer, fall and winter all bring different wildlife guests to the Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary.

Trumpeter Drive

Masset

A secluded waterfront park not far from the Village of Skidegate on Graham Island of the Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada. The Halibut Bight Rest Area offers up ocean views overlooking Hecate Strait.

Highway 16

Skidegate

Short out-and-back beach access trail located at the end of Andrews Place Road in Tlell

Andrews Place Road

Tlell

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Wiggins Road Trail is accessible at the end of Wiggins Rd. The trail is not formally maintained, but remains a popular fishing spot for locals. The trail also connects to the Anvil Trail.

Wiggins Road

Tlell

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Crabapple Creek Trail is located at the west end of 2nd Avenue at the cul-de-sac.

2nd Ave

Queen Charlotte

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Backpackers complete the entire one-way 10 km Cape Fife Trail in about 4-6 hours. Many backpackers take even a longer time completing the trail so to enjoy the Argonaut Plain and the many unique west coast bog environments along the way leading to the East Beach shelter at the end of the trail.

Tow Hill Road

Masset

The Simpson Tower Trail is a 1.7km (one-way) out and back route in the Delkatla Nature Sanctuary. It runs parallel to Cemetery Road for much of its length.

Cemetery Rd

Masset, BC

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Gore Brook Trail, one of the many community trails in the Village of Queen Charlotte, is a moderate 1.6 kilometer hike through lush ferns, mosses and cedar trees.

Top of 9th Street

Queen Charlotte

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A 10.2 kilometer loop trail providing nice views of Hecate Strait and Skidegate Inlet.

Airport Rd

Sandspit

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Spirit Lake Trail should take between 1.5 to 2.5 hours to complete. The trail is well maintained and ends with a loop around the lake.

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Many arrive at Agate Beach to find agate rock. A hard task for most is to pick an agate rock out from the millions of beautiful coloured rocks spilled over the beach. Agate colour varies too - from a clear-white, to yellowish-amber, greens and red.

Tow Hill Road

Masset

Low tides empty the bay exposing a pebbled, sandy beach with seagulls soaring above, Bald Eagles nesting in the nearby trees and the winds of nature surrounding you.

School Road

Sandspit

Rock Sitting Creek Waterfall is located just off Balance Rock Road in Skidegate, BC.

Balance Rock Rd

Skidegate

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Haida Gwaii Parks and Places

Golden Spruce Tree Trail

Old Growth Alley

Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary

Halibut Bight Rest Area

Andrews Place Road Trail

Wiggins Road Trail

Crabapple Creek Trail

Cape Fife Hiking Trail, Naikoon Provincial Park

Simpson Tower Trail

Gore Brook Trail

Spit Walk Trail

Spirit Lake Trail

Agate Beach, Naikoon Provincial Park

Copper Bay, Moresby Island

Rock Sitting Creek Waterfall