Haida Gwaii Parks and Places

The St. Mary Spring Trail near Skidegate BC is a short single track climb up the side of a hill to some views of Hecate Strait.The significance of the trail is the drinking fountain, the Madonna wooden carving and the legendary words.

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A swimming and picnicking fresh water lake destination park on Graham Island, in between Masset Village and Port Clements Village. It is a popular destination to relax, swim, picnic, play in the sand, kayak or canoe.

Highway 16

Port Clements

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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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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Charlie Hartie Creek is a short out and back trail located at the top of 6th street, off 1st Ave.

1st Ave

Queen Charlotte

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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

The Mayer Lake Picnic Grounds is an ideal area for swimming, family picnics, relaxing, fishing and launching a boat or canoe

Tlell

The trail to Scout Lake is something of a hidden gem in the Village of Queen Charlotte because not a lot of people know about it. To access this trail, you must hike to the official terminus of the Charlie Hartie Creek Trail (top of 6th Street, just off 1st Ave)

6th Street

Queen Charlotte

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There are some who refer to Balance Rock as the centre of spirituality. It is one of the many natural spiritual forces at work on Haida Gwaii. The best time to view the rock is at low tide.

Hwy 16

Skidegate

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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A short hike along a well maintained boardwalk path following alongside the shores of the Hiellen River. The Blow Hole Hiking Trail leads to a coastline covered in lava-like rock formations, towering rock cliffs and shooting surge channels head-butting the shoreline sending mist into the air.

Tow Hill Road

Masset

Gray Bay is a recreational campground with a large beach area. The campground onsite enjoys some good size campsites for campers and grassy ones for tenters.

School Road

Sandspit

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

The Green Man can be seen along Highway 16 near the Crow's Nest store

Highway 16

Tlell

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Haida Gwaii Parks and Places

St. Mary Spring Trail

Pure Lake Provincial Park

Spirit Lake Trail

Cape Fife Hiking Trail, Naikoon Provincial Park

Simpson Tower Trail

Charlie Hartie Creek Trail

Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary

Mayer Lake Picnic Grounds

Scout Lake Trail

Balance Rock

Old Growth Alley

Blow Hole, Naikoon Provincial Park

Gray Bay, Moresby Island

Halibut Bight Rest Area

The Green Man