Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site
Visitor Information
For a complete list of Gwaii Haanas licensed operators,
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Licensed Operators
Licensed operators offer a variety of expeditions, tours and transporation options. Excursions range from flight seeing and day trips by motor boat to multi-day sea kayak or sailing expeditions. Only operators who are licensed by Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site may operate within Gwaii Haanas. Below is a list of all tour operators that have an allocation to operate in Gwaii Haanas. These business may or may not be intending to operate in Gwaii Haanas in 2011.
At the bottom of each business description you will find the business' licensing status for 2011.
The Gwaii Haanas business licensing process ensures that minimum safety standards are met for all businesses that operate in Gwaii Haanas. However, Gwaii Haanas does not evaluate guides on the extent of local knowledge, and service standards vary from business to business. You are encouraged to discuss your service expectations with your prospective transportation or tour company prior to confirming your trip plans.
If you have any questions as to whether a business is authorized to conduct trips in Gwaii Haanas, please contact Visitor Services Team Leader Anna Maria Husband at 250-559-6322 or annamaria.husband@pc.gc.ca .
Note: The service descriptions below are provided by the operators.
Licensed Operators List
Gwaii Haanas does not necessarily endorse any of these services
Anvil Cove Charters
Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Gwaii Haanas with Island residents, Keith and Barb Rowsell. We feature adventure and “kayak mothership” tours of the Haida cultural sites, wildlife and coastal rainforest. Enjoy it all from the comfort and security of 53' schooner, Anvil Cove.
Licensed for 2011
Keith and Barb Rowsell
Anvil Cove Charters
Box 454, Queen Charlotte, B.C. V0T 1S0, Canada
Phone& Fax: (250)559-8207
E-mail: info@queencharlottekayaking.com
Website: www.queencharlottekayaking.com
Archipelago Ventures Ltd.
Nourish the body, mind and spirit with a six-day wilderness adventure aboard the Island Bay – a 42' motor vessel, fully licensed and equipped for touring and mothership kayaking. Our trips focus on both learning and fun! Experience spectacular old-growth forests, riparian ecosystems, Haida cultural heritage, wildlife viewing, natural hot springs and fabulous kayaking.
Licensed for 2011
2 - 3871 River Road West, Delta , B.C. V4K 3N2
Phone: (604)940-6309
Toll Free: 1-888-559-8317
E-mail: info@TourHaidaGwaii.com
Website: www.TourHaidaGwaii.com
Bluewater Adventures
Award-winning, educational wildlife and cultural sailing tours. Join expert educators and guides - marine biologists, anthropologists, ornithologists, and Haida leaders - traveling with the group. The beautiful, 70' sailing vessel, Island Roamer provides 8 private cabins (double occupancy), crew of 4, single & double kayaks, zodiacs for frequent shore excursions.
Licensed for 2011
#3-252 East First Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 1B3
Phone: (604)980-3800
Fax: (604)980-1800
Toll Free: 1-888-877-1770
E-mail: explore@bluewateradventures.ca
Website: www.bluewateradventures.ca
Butterfly Tours - Sea Kayak Haida Gwaii
Expertly guided wilderness sea kayak tours and mothership cruises. Journey to the ancient Haida village of SGang Gwaay Llnagaay (Ninstints). Specializing in single kayaks-our group size is six guests. Owner & guide, Gord Pincock, has kayaked throughout Gwaii Haanas since 1981; His guiding experience and safety record are unsurpassed.
Licensed for 2012
#303 - 5855 Cowrie St., Sechelt, B.C., V0N 3A3
Phone: (604) 740-7018
Toll Free: 1-866-568-3770
E-mail: kayak@butterflytours.bc.ca
Website: www.butterflytours.bc.ca
Duen Sailing Adventures
Explore 'The Natural Coast' aboard certified, solid heritage sailing vessel. Guided by expert naturalist and crew since 1986. Experience a rich and proud Haida Culture. Encounter whales and abundant wildlife. Guided: Haida sites, shore & intertidal explorations, natural hotsprings, kayaking. Small group travel – Accommodations: 8 in 4 private double cabins.
Licensed for 2011
Michael and Manon Hobbis
P.O. Box 398
Brentwood Bay, B.C. V8M 1R3
Phone: 888-922-8822
Fax: (250)652-1433
E-mail: explore@thenaturalcoast.com
Website: www.thenaturalcoast.com
Explorers' Corner
Locals agree that spring can be the best weather in Haida Gwaii. Join us on our May and June sea kayaking departures, rich in wildlife, extended daylight hours, and typically beautiful weather. All inclusive, which includes experienced naturalist guides, gourmet trip food, 2 nights accommodation, Haida feast and transfers.
Licensed for 2011
Explorers' Corner
P.O. Box 5560
Haines Junction, Yukon, Y0B 1L0
Intn: 510-599- 8099
Toll Free: 1-877-677-9623
E-mail: dave@explorerscorner.com
Website: www.explorerscorner.com
Gnoses
Participatory sailing on 40' auxilliary ketch through the Gwaii Haanas archipelago. Bunks aboard. Camping ashore. Shoreline explorations. Hiking. Kayaking. Customised youth programs. Skipper has considerable experience as a teacher in alternative schooling and outdoors education, and enjoys it. " GNOSES " is not luxurious, but is skipper's home. Emphasis on enthusiasm for outdoors.
Licensed for 2011
Ralph Nelson
P.O. Box 371
Queen Charlotte BC V0T 1S0
Email: svgnoses@gmail.com
Web: www.gnoses.com
Green Coast Kayaking Ltd.
Leaders in inclusionary and educational kayak tours. Paddlers take part in meal preparation and daily route planning. Local owner and guide, Jo Hager, has led tours in Gwaii Haanas since 2000. Six single and two double kayaks. Paddle 4 - 6 hours most days. 8-day trips from CDN $1655 - $1710.00.
Licensed for 2011
Green Coast Kayaking Ltd.
P. O. Box 670
Queen Charlotte, B.C. V0T 1S0
Phone: (250)557-4562
E-mail: paddle@gckayaking.com
Website: www.gckayaking.com
Gwaii Haanas Guest House and Kayaks
Rustic, comfortable accommodation and meals in Gwaii Haanas. Accessibility: boat, floatplane. Rigid hull inflatable speedboat excursions focusing on cultural and natural heritage to ancient totem poles at Ninstints (SGang Gwaay Llnagaay), bird colonies, sea lion rookeries, remote beaches, giant trees, Hotsprings. Beachcombing, hiking. Local guide/owner. Sea kayak rental. English! French! Thai! Lao!
Licensed for 2011
Patrick & Walladda Lemaire
Box 578, Rose Harbour,
Queen Charlotte, BC, V0T 1S0
Phone: (250) 559-8689 Answering machine
E-mail: mailbox2012@gwaiihaanas.com
Website: www.gwaiihaanas.com
Haida Expeditions Ltd.
Experience Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, and Haida Gwaii with knowledgeable Haida guides. Our 23.5' Trophy (covered with head) will transport you in comfort. Come visit the Islands' cultural and natural treasures with our experienced Haida guides. Haida Expeditions also offers fishing charters and minibus tours.
Licensed for 2010
Box 1297, Skidegate, B.C. V0T 1S1
Phone: (250)559-0061
Fax: (250)559-0071
Toll Free: 1 877 262 9929
E-mail: haidaexpeditions@live.ca
Website: www.haidaexpeditions.com
Haida Gwaii Charters (2010) Ltd
Haida Gwaii Charters (2010) Ltd is pleased to offer 4 and 7 day fully serviced sailing tours into Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. Our tours accent the strong cultural connection of this amazing place with the natural beauty and diverse ecosystems still thriving here to be seen/observed/felt.
Licensed for 2011
Certified Tour Operator
Bill Woodworth
250-360-6184
Email: :captain@sailpiraeus.com
Box 1365, Skidegate, B.C. V0T 1S1
Phone: (250) 559-0033
Highlander Marine Services Ltd.
"specialized marine support services aboard the high speed aluminum landing craft "Haida Gwaii Highlander". 30' x 10' transport Canada certified high speed landing craft capable of carrying 2 tones cargo and/or 10 passengers. Towing, freight movement, film support, research support, special interest groups, construction support, small vehicle movement and more.
Licensed for 2011
PO Box 1535, Skidegate, B.C. V0T 1S1
Phone: (250) 637-1111
E-mail: hms@haidagwaii.ca
Inland Air Charters Ltd.
Inland Air offers memorable and exciting tours into the heart of Gwaii Haanas. Fly in a DHC-2 Beaver, accommodating
1—6 persons to the ancient village sites of Skedans (K’uuna Llnagaay), Nan Sdins (SGang Gwaay Llnagaay), and Hotspring Island (Gandll K’in Gwaay.yaay). Our twenty-five years of experience and knowledgeable pilots will ensure you have a spectacular trip.
Licensed for 2012
Box 592, Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 3R5
Phone: (250)559-4222
Toll Free: 1-888-624-2577
Fax: 250-627-1356
E-mail: info@inlandair.bc.ca
Kenn Borek Air Ltd.
Operating DHC-6/300 twin otter float aircraft from our seasonal base at Sandspit. Call us for competitive rates.
Licensed for 2012
Gord Stevens
Phone: (250) 637-2344
Email: westcoast@borekair.com
Website: www.borekair.com
Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures
Join Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures on fully inclusive 8 to 15 day sea kayak expeditions of Gwaii Haanas. Each trip is lead by two highly experienced naturalist/guides with a maximum of 8 guests kayaking single and double kayaks. 2012 will be Kingfisher's 14th year leading exceptional sea kayaking expeditions to many British Columbia destinations.
Licensed for 2011
P.O. Box 1318, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0
Phone 250-956-4617
Toll Free: 1-866-546-4347
E-mail: info@kingfisher-adventures.com
Website: www.kingfisher-adventures.com
Maple Leaf Adventures
One of National Geographic Adventures’ “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth”, Maple Leaf has operated experiential sail cruises in Haida Gwaii since 1988. Highlights: expert naturalists, cultural interpreters, whale and seabird viewing, frequent shore excursions, Haida villages, hotsprings. Amenities: 92-ft schooner, accommodations for eight, kayaks, fishing, zodiacs, hydrophone, library, talented chef.
Licensed for 2012
Kevin Smith
Box 8845 Stn Central
Victoria BC V8W 3Z1
Phone: (250)386-7245
Toll-free: 1-888-599-5323
Email: mapleleaf@mapleleafadventures.com
Website: www.mapleleafadventures.com
Moresby Explorers
Touring the waters around Gwaii Haanas since 1988 has earned us a growing reputation for providing fun, educational and safe wilderness adventures at affordable prices. Locally owned and operated. We offer zodiac boat tours one to four days long, floating lodge accomodations, dive tours, kayak rentals and transportation, and general outfitting.
Licensed for 2011
P. O. Box 127,
Sandspit, B.C. V0T 1T0
Phone: 250-637-2215
Toll Free/Fax/Phone: 1-800-806-7633
E-mail: info@moresbyexplorers.com
Website: www.moresbyexplorers.com/
Mount Moresby Adventure Camp
Licensed for 2011
Jonathan Dunsmore
Box 142, Queen Charlotte, B.C., V0T 1S0
Phone: (250)559-7896
E-mail: jondunsmore@yahoo.ca
Website: www.adventurecamp.ca/
Ocean Adventures Charter Co. Ltd.
We offer cultural and natural history tours into Gwaii Haanas onboard our 54' motor yacht, Great Bear II. With her experienced crew, you will enjoy unparalleled service, comfort, privacy, and gourmet cuisine! We believe our small group size of up to six guests; will help ensure you experience the trip of a lifetime!
Licensed for 2011
Eric and Trish Boyum
#404 - 1144 Strathaven Drive
North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Z6
Phone: (604) 812-9453
Fax: (604) 988-5990
E-Mail: info@oceanadventures.bc.ca
Website: www.oceanadventures.bc.ca
Ocean Light II Adventures
As the longest running operator in Gwaii Haanas we offer exciting adventure and natural history trips into the heart of the archipelago. Our beautiful Ocean Light II 71' ketch provides spacious and comfortable accommodation for nine. We encourage special interest groups, photographers, families and individuals seeking adventure to join us.
Licensed for 2011
363-1917 West 4th Ave.
Vancouver, B.C., V6J 1M7
Phone: (604) 328-5339
Fax: (604) 731-7066
E-mail: adventure@oceanlight2.bc.ca
Website: www.oceanlight2.bc.ca
Ocean Sound Kayaking Company
Owner/Operated since 1995! Ocean Sound Kayaking offers fully catered 8 and 10 day sea kayak expeditions with superb meals to small groups. Using a mixed fleet of single and double kayaks provides our guests the comfort, safety and independence they deserve. No experience necessary. Visit us at www.oceansoundkayaking.com
Licensed for 2011
1034 Cougar Creek Drive,
Canmore, AB T1W 1A7
Phone: (403) 609-5576
E-mail: info@oceansoundkayaking.com
Website: www.oceansoundkayaking.com
Pacific Rim Paddling Company (2009) Ltd.
Revitalizing sea kayaking adventures based on over 26 years of experience. Come and see Burnaby Narrows, Ninstints and Hotsprings Island-as well as seal lions, whales, bears, puffins and murrelets. 8-day, fully catered tours led by guides with
abundant local knowledge and experience for your safety and enjoyment.
Licensed for 2011
P.O. Box 5247,
Squamish, B.C. V8B 0C2
Phone: (604)815-8843
Toll Free: 1-800-384-6103
E-mail: info@PacificRimPaddling.com
Website: http://www.PacificRimPaddling.com
Queen Charlotte Adventures
We offer guided eco-tours by: boat, sea-kayak and land in Gwaii Haanas and other areas of the Charlottes. Our focus is on cultural and natural history. We provide services to individuals, groups, film and photographic crews.
Licensed for 2010
Box 248, Queen Charlotte BC V0T 1S0
Phone: (250)559-8990
Fax: (250)559-8983
Toll Free: 1-800-668-4288
E-mail: info@queencharlotteadventures.com
Website: www.queencharlotteadventures.com
Rose Harbour Guest House
Operating since 1987 in southern Gwaii Haanas. Birdwatcher's Paradise. Spectacular views. Boat tours. SGang Gwaay totems. Old growth forest. Whaling station. Nature observation. Customized experiences to your heart's desire, or package tours. Be guided by the year-round resident.
Licensed for 2012
Goetz Hanisch,
Box 437, Queen Charlotte, B.C. V0T 1S0
Phone: (250)559-2326
E-mail: mail@roseharbour.com
Website: www.roseharbour.com
Tofino Expeditions
Our kayaking trips visit what we, after over 20 years guiding here, consider the best attractions of the Islands. We offer full service guided trips in southern Gwaii Haanas that highlight the significant natural and cultural features of the area. We have a reputation for great camp
food and minimum impact camping.
Licensed for 2011
18 Crawford Bay
Port Moody, B. C. V3H 3N3
Phone: (503) 364-0400
Fax: (503) 364-5326
Toll Free: 1-800-677-0877
E-mail: info@tofino.com
Website: www.tofino.com
See also: Code of Ethics for Travellers
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