Island Community Pride - Skidegate Days, Haida Gwaii, Canada
What perfect weather for Skidegate Days, one of the Queen Charlottes most awaited summer events.
Families, friends and visitors from around the world who happen to find themselves in the viccinity of Skidegate around that time in July, are naturally drawn to this day of festivities and pride, whose ultimate objective is to raise funds for local projects.
Skidegate is one two major Haida communities in the Islands, which have been losing population over the years, especially among the young, who often must look off the Island to find employment opportunities.
Creating more jobs locally and harnessing the potential of the tourism industry, which is increasingly in the spolight, certainly is one of the best possible ways to encourage the people of Haida Gwaii to keep calling the Charlottes home.
When you grow up in this, a most exotic Island paradise on the edge of the continent, making the call to move away is always a heart-wrenching one.
Written and produced by Claude-Jean Harel, MA MAHI
Haida Gwaii Queen Charlotte Islands
We visit the Golden Spruce which was cut down by Grant Hadwin in Haida Gwaii. We also visit Sandspit, Skidegate, Queen Charlotte City, Port Clements, Masset, Old Massett, Toe Hill, Pesuta Shipwreck. We went on a salmon fishing adventure with local legend Matt Ravlic who we can't thank enough for such an amazing day in an amazing part of the world.
Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), British Columbia - beautiful wilderness
Haida Gwaii, is an archipelago approximately 45-60 km off the northern Pacific coast of Canada. Part of the Canadian province of British Columbia, the islands were formerly and are still commonly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands.
Haida Gwaii consists of two main islands: Graham in the north and Moresby Island in the south, along with approximately 150 smaller islands with a total landmass of 10,180 km2. Other major islands include Anthony Island, Burnaby Island, Alder Island and Kunghit Island.
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Canada Day Parade in Port Clements, Haida Gwaii, Queen Charlotte Islands
An annual event in the heart of Graham Island, the northern most Island in the 150 island archipelago of Haida Gwaii, also called Queen Charlotte Islands off the British Columbia's north coast
landslide in Queen Charlotte, Haida Gwaii , province of British Columbia, Canada
The Village of Queen Charlotte, more commonly known by its residents as Queen Charlotte City or Charlotte, is a village municipality on Haida Gwaii (formerly Queen Charlotte Islands) in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located on the southern end of Graham Island at Skidegate Inlet and is a member municipality of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District.
It was incorporated in 2005, having previously been represented as part of Electoral Area F of that regional district, which was coterminous with the Queen Charlotte Islands (which now comprises Electoral Areas D and E).
The town site was established when the first sawmill in the archipelago began operating in 1908. In the wake of World War I, additional work force was needed to supply allied warplanes with lumber. The town infrastructure quickly developed, offering public education, a hospital, general stores and other amenities, even a newspaper.
Mining and especially fishing were other sources of employment in Queen Charlotte when the demand for lumber again increased by the second half of the 20th century. Today, many inhabitants are still working in these resource-based jobs but recently a shift towards more tourism-oriented employment has been observed.[3]
Queen Charlotte was incorporated in 2005 and now offers several motels, shops, restaurants, crafts and car repair shops, banks, an RCMP station and a hospital. It is also the location of the Queen Charlotte Visitor Centre, which is open year-round. With its small harbour, Queen Charlotte is often the starting-point for chartered tours into Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site on southern Moresby Island.
Queen Charlotte is just 4 km (2.5 mi) to Skidegate with its BC Ferries landing and connections to Prince Rupert.
Village of Queen Charlotte, Haida Gwaii , British Columbia, Canada, travel, holiday,
The Village of Queen Charlotte, more commonly known by its residents as Queen Charlotte City or Charlotte, is a village municipality on Haida Gwaii (formerly Queen Charlotte Islands) in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located on the southern end of Graham Island at Skidegate Inlet and is a member municipality of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District.
It was incorporated in 2005, having previously been represented as part of Electoral Area F of that regional district, which was coterminous with the Queen Charlotte Islands (which now comprises Electoral Areas D and E).
The town site was established when the first sawmill in the archipelago began operating in 1908. In the wake of World War I, additional work force was needed to supply allied warplanes with lumber. The town infrastructure quickly developed, offering public education, a hospital, general stores and other amenities, even a newspaper.
Mining and especially fishing were other sources of employment in Queen Charlotte when the demand for lumber again increased by the second half of the 20th century. Today, many inhabitants are still working in these resource-based jobs but recently a shift towards more tourism-oriented employment has been observed.[3]
Queen Charlotte was incorporated in 2005 and now offers several motels, shops, restaurants, crafts and car repair shops, banks, an RCMP station and a hospital. It is also the location of the Queen Charlotte Visitor Centre, which is open year-round. With its small harbour, Queen Charlotte is often the starting-point for chartered tours into Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site on southern Moresby Island.
Queen Charlotte is just 4 km (2.5 mi) to Skidegate with its BC Ferries landing and connections to Prince Rupert.Le village de Queen Charlotte, plus connu sous le nom de Queen Charlotte City ou Charlotte, est une municipalité du village de Haida Gwaii (anciennement Queen Charlotte Islands) dans la province de Colombie-Britannique, Canada. Il est situé à l'extrémité sud de l'île Graham à Skidegate Inlet et est une municipalité membre du district régional de Skeena-Queen Charlotte.
Il a été incorporé en 2005, étant auparavant représenté dans la zone électorale F de ce district régional, qui coïncidait avec les îles de la Reine-Charlotte (qui comprend maintenant les circonscriptions électorales D et E).
Le site de la ville a été créé lorsque la première scierie de l'archipel a été mise en service en 1908. Au lendemain de la Première Guerre mondiale, une force de travail supplémentaire était nécessaire pour fournir du bois d'œuvre aux avions de combat alliés. L'infrastructure de la ville s'est rapidement développée, offrant une éducation publique, un hôpital, des magasins généraux et d'autres commodités, même un journal.
L'exploitation minière et surtout la pêche étaient d'autres sources d'emploi à Queen Charlotte lorsque la demande de bois d'œuvre a augmenté de nouveau au cours de la deuxième moitié du XXe siècle. Aujourd'hui, de nombreux habitants travaillent encore dans ces emplois axés sur les ressources, mais on a récemment observé une évolution vers un emploi plus axé sur le tourisme. [3]
La reine Charlotte a été constituée en 2005 et offre maintenant plusieurs motels, magasins, restaurants, ateliers d'artisanat et de réparation de voitures, des banques, une station de la GRC et un hôpital. C'est aussi l'emplacement du Queen Charlotte Visitor Centre, ouvert toute l'année. Avec son petit port, la reine Charlotte est souvent le point de départ pour des excursions nolisées dans la réserve de parc national et le site du patrimoine haïda Gwaii Haanas, au sud de l'île Moresby.
Queen Charlotte est à seulement 4 km de Skidegate avec son atterrissage BC Ferries et ses liaisons avec Prince Rupert.
First Time Riding The BC Ferry Northern Adventure from Prince Rupert to Haida Guaii
What the world needs is hope and healing one step at a time.
Friends brought me along on their vacation to Haida Guaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) and this is my trip over on the biggest ferry I've ever been on! It's roughly a 6 hour trip. They showed a movie but it was the same one both ways which was disappointing because it sadly wan't my type of movie. The weather was very blustery starting out (so hard to get good audio), but got nice once we reached Skidegate! So happy to have experienced this adventure. This was filmed in 4K.
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Drive from Queen Charlotte to Skidegate on Haida Gwaii in May.
Driving from Queen Charlotte to Skidegate on Hadia Gwaii in British Columbia.
Haida Gwaii Queen Charlotte Islands and the Golden Spruce
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Cyrus and Brady visit Haida Gwaii. Sandspit, Skidegate, Queen Charlotte City, Port Clements, Masset, Old Massett, Toe Hill, Pesuta Shipwreck, The Golden Spruce on the Queen Charlotte Islands. We went on a fishing adventure with local legend Matt Ravlic who we can't thank enough for such an amazing day in an amazing part of the world.
Explore Canada Amazing Haida Gwaii
海達瓜依群島坐落在加拿大卑詩省西北外海，由400多個大大小小的島嶼組成,四周是碧波荡漾的太平洋，这里居住着著名的海达原住民。在今天的節目里，让我们一同探究海達民族的文化和藝術，挑战历经七级地震不倒的“平衡石”，漫步一望无际的北海海滩，聆听那神秘的古老沉船，还有那历经沧桑的图腾柱。。。
Located off the Northwest Coast of BC and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Haida Gwaii consists of two main islands and approximately 400 other smaller islands. It is the homeland of the Haida Nation. Come journey to Haida Gwaii and experience this intriguing world by exploring the Haida's beautiful culture, their art and heritage. We'll challenge the magical “Balance Rock,” wander across the endless North Beach, behold a historical shipwreck, and get to know the epic legends of the totem poles.
Haida Totem Pole Raising, Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, Queen Charlotte Islandsl
Camping and Exploring Haida Gwaii for 7 Days -- My Diary Thru Video
What the world needs is hope and healing one step at a time.
Friends brought me on their summer vacation to Haida Gwaii, and how could I pass this one up?! It was a trip that I would never have taken on my own. It was epic. We had beautiful weather and new experiences for me that I will always cherish. I learned about the Haida culture, how they believe they came from animals. My prayer is that one day they will realize that God is their Creator! I loved their story of how they approached the BC government saying they wanted to give the name of Queen Charlottes back to them. The islands are now known as the Haida Gwaii. It reminds me of how God will one day claim back the land and people that Satan stole from Him, and will give us new names, and make the earth new for us, and He will dwell with us here! How exciting is that?! I may be wrong but I believe we will learn a new heavenly language -- I know it's not in the Bible, HOWEVER there is a tongue among the angels! And at the very least we will learn the language of love! This was filmed in 4K.
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Title: The New World
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Searching for Surf in Haida Gwaii
On a quest for surf in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia.
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Fun with friends in beautiful Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands)
Around Tow Hill in Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
Tow Hill is a large isolated volcanic plug located 21 km east of Masset on the north end of the Naikoon Peninsula of northeast Graham Island in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada.
Tow Hill is approximately a 30 minute drive north east of the turn off to Village of Masset. The paved road passes through the Tow Hill Ecological Reserve area of the Naikoon Provincial Park and turns to gravel. Continue driving past the Agate Beach Campground sign to the Tow Hill Parking Lot next to the Hiellen River bridge.
Tow Hill is a unique attraction on Haida Gwaii. The hill rises 400 feet and towers over North Beach. Its face consists of columns of rock formed from eruptions of molten lava approximately 2 million years ago.
The trail follows the Hiellen River for approximately 100 meters at which time signage directs the hiker to either the Tow Hill or Blow Hole Route. The two trails connect with each other mid-way up Tow Hill creating a looped route for hikers wishing to visit both attractions. The 30 minute hike up Tow Hill is of an easy to moderate level of difficulty and is made more accessible by a well maintained boardwalk with stairs. The lava rock beach at the base of Tow Hill and surrounding the Blow Hole is a popular place to explore tidal pools.
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Haida Gwaii Islands (Queen Charlottes) Skate Trip
May Long weekend in Queen Charlotte City
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Island Time on Haida Gwaii's Sandspit to Skidegate Ferry - Great Excursions
Haida Gwaii. It takes 20 minutes to cross by ferry from Sandspit to Skidegate Landing. The interconnectedness between the people who live here, the role nature plays in lending the islands their sense of place, and the Pacific Northwest all inspire meaning to any journey to Canada's Misty Isles. The people here speak of island time. What is it really? Perhaps, Island time is just time spent living the rhythms that regulate life in the Queen Charlotte Islands. This simply is how it has to be. Surely, it's time well spent!
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Concept & Production: Claude-Jean Harel MA MAHI
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Neil and Pat visit Queen Charlotte City, Haida Gwaii, BC
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North Beach, Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands)
This is the view of North Beach on the hike up Tow Hill. Taking in this hike is a must when visiting the Haida Gwaii. The views from up there are spectacular. North Beach is a beautiful sand beach that runs for miles and miles.
Dr. Tracy Morton - Living and working in Queen Charlotte, BC
Dr. Tracy Morton shares what he loves about living in and working in Queen Charlotte, BC, Canada. Visit for more info about practicing in Northern BC and current opportunities.