Haida Gwaii Parks and Places

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

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

Located along Highway 16, immediately adjacent the Onward Point Lookout parking lot, spy the trailhead by hydro pole 79.

Highway 16

Sandspit, BC

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User-maintained trail located just off Highway 16, across from the Canada Parks offices. You will notice the worn trailhead sign near a "no overnight camping" sign.

Highway 16

Skidegate

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One of the historic settler trails in the area, this trail crosses the Nadu River and introduces you to the bog environment and settler remnants

Highway 16

Port Clements

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A short, short trail leads from the picnic area to a rocky, pebbled beach. At low tide more of the large rocks become exposed, exposing the beach thus creating more room to walk the rocks while beachcombing.

Sandspit

One of the larger accessible fresh water lakes on Moresby Island in the Haida Gwaii Islands Archipelago. The lake, as well as Mosquito Lake, is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing and swimming.

Sandspit

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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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

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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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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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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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

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

The 1 1/2 hour return hike starts opposite the Anvil Trail - Mariners Point Parking Lot found on Hwy 16 south of the Naikoon Park Headquarters. The Anvil Trail parking lot is a treat as it is right on the ocean providing fantastic views of Mariners Point!

Hwy 16

Tlell

Haida Gwaii Parks and Places

Halibut Bight Rest Area

Golden Spruce Tree Trail

Around the Pond Trail

K’yuu Aanagung / Spirit Lake Connector

Nadu Homestead Trail

Grassy Island, Moresby Island

Skidegate Lake

Scout Lake Trail

Copper Bay, Moresby Island

St. Mary Spring Trail

Gore Brook Trail

Wiggins Road Trail

Agate Beach, Naikoon Provincial Park

Balance Rock

Anvil Trail