News /
Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall
This week marks the last week of our 2022 operating season, and boy, what a season it has been! The tides changed this year as we watched the doors to Haida Gwaii swing open, and many wondering people came to visit this magical place we call home.
The weather this year was incredible! So much sunshine, warm winds and endless sunsets. The prevailing winds this summer were from the northwest; however, we did see a shift to north and northeast winds, which still bring clear skies, but can make for big seas and ocean spray, keeping our guides on their toes and putting our wet weather gear to the test!

As the oceans start to cool, the rains fall, the salmon find their way home, and the creeks boil with energetic fish.
The pink salmon numbers peak bi-annually, and this year was the busiest. We watched the bears, eagles, sea lions, and seals gather at the mouths of the rivers to get their filet. The coho and chum are next. They will swim further up the rivers than the pinks, laying their eggs in shaded gravel patches. The eggs develop based on the average temperature during the incubation period, which can be between 6 to 12 weeks. When we visit these creeks in the spring, a sprinkle of hemlock needles in the pools will trick the smolt to the surface, which will be a welcome sight and something we will look forward to next year!
Explore Haida Gwaii
with one of our Boat Tours

One Day: Louise
Island
Immerse your senses, circumnavigating Haida Gwaiis third largest island on this one day adventure.

Two Days: Northern Gwaii Haanas
Experience the protected land and seas of Northern Gwaii Haanas. Including stops at multiple Watchman sites.

Two Days: Southern Gwaii Haanas
Experience Southern Gwaii Haanas, including a stop at the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of SG̱ang Gwaay.

Four Days: Full Gwaii Haanas
Explore Gwaii Haanas from end to end, including the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of SG̱ang Gwaay.

YOGA! Four Days: Full Gwaii Haanas with Karen Walhout
Explore Gwaii Haanas from end to end while practicing yoga with Karen Walhout.
If you have any questions about our trips, please don’t hesitate to reach out
Other News
-
7 Things to Do on Haida Gwaii
The best place to learn about things to do on Haida Gwaii is the Go Haida Gwaii website: https://gohaidagwaii.ca/. However, we have made a short…
-
When is the best time to visit Haida Gwaii?
One of the first questions we get is when should I visit Gwaii Haanas? The answer is not as straightforward as you may think.
-
It’s time to celebrate Spring on Haida Gwaii & our communities.
Our local tours for Haida Gwaii residents are back! Explore Gwaii Haanas and its surrounding beauty at a discounted rate. Conditions apply.
-
Rose Harbour Balance at the Edge of the World
Leaving the world behind, the wind, rain or sun inviting you south, you enter the rich, turbulent waters of Houston Stewart Channel. Nestled deep in…
News & Updates
-
7 Things to Do on Haida Gwaii
The best place to learn about things to do on Haida Gwaii is the Go Haida Gwaii website: https://gohaidagwaii.ca/. However, we have made a short…
-
When is the best time to visit Haida Gwaii?
One of the first questions we get is when should I visit Gwaii Haanas? The answer is not as straightforward as you may think.
-
It’s time to celebrate Spring on Haida Gwaii & our communities.
Our local tours for Haida Gwaii residents are back! Explore Gwaii Haanas and its surrounding beauty at a discounted rate. Conditions apply.
-
Rose Harbour Balance at the Edge of the World
Leaving the world behind, the wind, rain or sun inviting you south, you enter the rich, turbulent waters of Houston Stewart Channel. Nestled deep in…