Haida Heritage Centre
Kaay Llnagaay
The Haida Heritage Centre, at the old Haida village site of Kaay
Llnagaay (which translates to “Sea Lion Town”), showcases
the unique living culture, art, and 12,000-year human
history of the Haida. Fronted by six imposing totem poles,
the oceanfront complex resembles a series of longhouses.
It includes the Haida Gwaii Museum with extensive exhibits
and audio-visuals, a gift shop, the canoe house, carving shed,
and performing house. For the full effect, dine on Haida-style
food at the café. For those who are unable to visit the remote
villages sites, an orientation to their history and importance to
the Haida are given at the Centre.
The Haida Heritage Centre is in the village of Skidegate,
on the Queen Charlotte Islands. It is open daily in
summer, Tuesday to Saturday the rest of the year.
Services: exhibits, self-guided and group interpretive
tours, food services, gift shop, washrooms.
For more information, call 250-559-7885 or visit www.haidaheritagecentre.com
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