We Love Local
Haida Gwaii comprises of two islands, Graham and Moresby Island, and are home to seven different villages/towns. The people who live all year round on Haida Gwaii are talented, welcoming and unique. We don’t have the same way of life as many in big cities with no chain stores or fast-food restaurants but small independent, often family-run businesses.
Here at Moresby Explorers, we love our locals so we have compiled a list of businesses we work with often, those we recommend and those we want to show some love to:
KAYAK OPERATORS
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GREEN COAST KAYAKING
www.gckayaking.com
Address: 3302 Oceanview Drive, Daajing Giids, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0
Phone Number: (250) 637 - 1093
Email: info@gckayaking.comOCEAN SOUNDS KAYAKING
www.oceansoundkayaking.com
Address: 406 Park Rd, Sandspit
Phone Number: 403-609-5576
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KINGFISHER WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
www.kingfisher.ca
Address: PO Box 1318, Port McNeill, BC
Phone Number: Toll Free: 1-866-546-4347 | International: 1-250-956-4617
Email: info@kingfisher.caBUTTERFLY TOURS
www.butterflytours.bc.ca
Address: 303 - 5855 Cowrie Street Sechelt, BC
Phone Number: 604 740-7018
Email: kayak@islandsofbeauty.comTOFINO EXPEDITIONS
www.tofino.com/haida-gwaii
Address: 1567 NW Elgin Ave, Bend OR, 97703
Phone Number: 800-677-0877
MORESBY ISLAND
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Available from the Sandspit Visitor Centre.
An excellent way to explore the area!
Phone Number: 250-637-5362 -
Budget Rent-A-Car
Located at the Sandspit Airport
Phone Number: (250) 637 5688 -
BEACHES AT NORTHERN SHORES LODGE
Open Tuesday to Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm (opening times vary).
Phone Number: 250-637-2233. Please call the restaurant directly for availability, particularly if coming with a large group.RAINCOAST BREADS
A chefs tasting menu is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer. Bookings are available online through their website www.raincoastbreads.com. -
BAYVIEW GARDENS B&B & HOSTEL
Beachfront, beautiful garden, breakfast ingredients provided, guest use kitchen.
Address: 401 Beach Rd
Phone Number: (250) 637-5749
Toll-free: 1-800-306-6644
Email: thebayviewgarden@gmail.com
www.bayviewgardenbandb.comSEAPORT B&B
Our B&B in Sandspit overlooking the beach is three doors down from the Moresby Explorer’s office and within walking distance of all the restaurants in town. Built in 2011, we have room options with shared bathrooms, private bathrooms, a main bedroom with the best oceanview, and a private bathroom. All the rooms have a queen and a single bed and include breakfast in the morning. We also have a shared luggage storage area and internet. Contact our office to book.Address: 371 Beach Road
Phone Number: (250) 637-2215
Toll-free: 1-800-806-7633
www.seaportbb.com
MAADA'S NEST
House rental, or room rental. Great for families or groups, close to our office, and has a full kitchen and laundry.
Address: 379 Blaine Shaw Rd
Phone Number: (250) 637-2373
www.airbnb.ca listing501 RV AND TENT PARK (POSSIBLY CLOSED FOR 2022)
Located on the main road in Sandspit, facilities include both tenting area and RV full-service sites. Public laundromat and public showers are open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (longer for overnight guests).
Address: 501 Beach Rd
Phone Number: (250) 637 5473
Email: 1rvpark@telus.netMORESBY ISLAND GUEST HOUSE
Beach front, basic accommodation with private rooms and dorm-style shared rooms for a reasonable price.
Address: 385 Beach Rd
Phone Number: (250) 637-5300NORTHERN SHORES LODGE
Beachfront, hotel-style rooms with a communal space for reading and wave watching. Pizza sold a few nights a week.
Address: 455 Beach Rd
Phone Number: (250) 637-2233SUNRISE CABIN
Google ‘Sunrise Cabin Sandspit’ for info. A beautiful beachside cabin in Sandspit
GRAHAM ISLAND
Travelling from one end of Graham Island to the other is not far, provided you have a vehicle. If not, several shuttles, taxis or car rental options will help you explore!
Hlg̱aagilda Skidegate has some Haida Art galleries, gift shops, and food services. In Tlell, there is an artisan community and the start of the hike out to the Pesuta shipwreck. G̱aauu Ḵaahlii Llnagaay Port Clements is home to a comprehensive, although small, logging museum and the trail to where the Golden Spruce stood. Masset has an airport that Pacific Coastal flies into and some great grocery stores and services. G̱aw in X̱aad kíl Old Masset has some art galleries and gift shops as well.
There is a great Visitor Information Centre in Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte. They can answer your questions and help refer you to accommodations and operators that suit your needs.
Phone number: (250) 559-8316
Email: info@qcinfo.ca
www.daajinggiidsvisitorcentre.com
Graham Island hosts the communities of Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte, Hlg̱aagilda Skidegate, Tlell, G̱aauu Ḵaahlii Llnagaay Port Clements, Masset and G̱aw in X̱aad kíl Old Masset. Each of the communities has its own unique draw, and it is worth it to explore them all if you have time. In Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte, you can enjoy the waterfront and unique shops. Hlg̱aagilda Skidegate is home to the Heritage Centre, which has some great Haida history.
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GWAII TAXI AND TOURS
Licensed taxi service for the communities of Hlg̱aagilda Skidegate and Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte. Larger groups can be accommodated with advance notice.
Phone Number: (250) 559-8622
Email: stratton@haidagwaii.net
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BUDGET RENT A CAR
Weekly and daily rates are available. Pick up at BC Ferries available.Address: 605 Highway 33, Daajing Gids Queen Charlotte (located in Charlotte Island Tire)
Phone Number: (250) 559-4641
Toll-free: 1-877-559-4641
After hours: (250) 559-4504
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There are many small cafes on the island that are open during the summer and many of them have great ocean views. This is not a complete list, but it gives some options of places that we enjoy frequenting.
DAAJING GIIDS QUEEN CHARLOTTEOCEANVIEW RESTAURANT
Address: 301-3rd Ave, Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte
Phone Number: (250) 559-8503
Open 7 days a week - 7 am-8:30 pm
GATHER
Excellent Canadian food with an Italian twist. Mostly locally sourced food. Good vibes with an outdoor covered deck.
Address: 223 Oceanview Dr
Phone Number: 778-260-1145
Hours vary, check their website or Facebook page.BLACKTAIL
Great food and drinks, with a small cocktail bar and outdoor covered deck.
Address: 3207 Wharf Way
Phone Number: 604-762-5742
Hours vary, check their website or Facebook page.HLG̱AAGILDA SKIDEGATE:
JAGS BEANSTALK
Specialty coffees, ice cream, breakfast lunches. Oceanview and outdoor seating.
Address: 100 Hwy 16 (Just past the Haida Heritage Centre).
Phone Number: (250) 559 8826
Hours vary check their website or Facebook page.
TLELL:CROW'S NEST COUNTRY STORE
General Store/Cafe with snacks, treats and baked goods.
Address: Hwy 16
Phone Number: (250) 557 4593HAIDA HOUSE AT TLALL
Excellent table d'hôte dinner menu. Accommodation is available.
Address: 2087 Beitush Rd
Phone Number: (250) 557-4600G̱AAUU ḴAAHLII LLNAGAAY PORT CLEMENTS:
GOLDEN SPRUCE MOTEL
Great place for breakfast.
Address: 2 Grouse St
Phone Number: (250) 557-4325
YAKOUN RIVER INN AND PUB
Address: 117 Bayview Drive
Phone Number: (250) 557-4440MASSET:
THE GROUND GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE
Address: 1599 Main St
Phone Number: (250) 626 5251MOON OVER NAIKOON BAKERY
Address: Tow Hill Rd
Phone Number: (250)-626-7737HAIDA ROSE CAFE & ROASTER
Freshly roasted coffee beans, high-speed internet, lunch specials and souvenirs.
Address: 415 Frog Street
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There are lots of choices for accommodation on Graham Island. It is always good to book ahead of time because most places have ten rooms or less. This is not a complete list, but we have received good feedback from guests who have stayed at these ones. For more ideas, look at the Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte Visitor Information Page at qcinfo.ca
DAAJING GIIDS QUEEN CHARLOTTE & HLG̱AAGILDA SKIDEGATE:
HECATE INN
Address: 321- 3rd Avenue, QC
Phone Number: (250) 559-8788
www.hecateinn.caJAGS BEANSTALK ACCOMMODATION
Address: 100 Hwy 16, Skidegate
Phone Number: (250) 559-8826
Email: jagsbeanstalk@hotmail.com
SPRUCE POINT LODGE
Address: Box 735, 609- 6th Avenue, QC
Phone Number: (250) 559-8234PREMIER CREEK LODGE
Address: 310 1- 3rd Avenue, QC
Phone Number: (250) 559-8198DOROTHY AND MIKE’S GUEST HOUSE (SWORD FERN INN)
This accommodation has self-contained suites with full kitchens, ensuite rooms and cottages.
Address: 3127- 2nd Avenue, QC
Phone Number: (250) 559-8439
Email: doromike@qcislands.netTLELL:
CRYSTAL CABIN
Address: 778 A Richardson Road
Phone Number: (250) 557-4383
Toll-free: 1-866-557-4383
HAIDA HOUSE AT TLLAAL
Address: 2087 Beitush Road
Phone Number: 1-855-557-4600
Email: info@haidahouse.com
www.haidahouse.comCHATEAU LAWN HILL
Self-contained cottage.
Address: 19818 Highway 16
Phone Number: (250) 559-7786
Email: ron.rowan96@gmail.com
www.chateaulawnhillcottage.caCACILIA'S BED & BREAKFAST
Phone Number: (250) 557-4664
Email: ceebysea@qcislands.net
www.qcislands.net/ceebysea
TOAD FARM GUEST HOUSE
Separate Guesthouse Available
Address: 35770 Hwy 16
Phone Number: (250) 557-4491
Email: keith@toadfarm.ca
www.toadfarm.caGOLDEN SPRUCE MOTEL
Phone Number: (250) 557-4325
Email: info@goldenspruce.ca
www.goldenspruce.caSERENITY NOW! B&B
Address: #40623 HIGHWAY 16
Phone Number: (250) 557-4646SMILLIE'S BED & BREAKFAST
Self-contained cottage
Address: 19818 Highway 16
Phone Number: (250) 559-7786
Email: ron.rowan96@gmail.com
www.chateaulawnhillcottage.ca
G̱AAUU ḴAAHLII LLNAGAAY PORT CLEMENTS:ALASKA VIEW LODGE
Address: Tow Hill Rd
Phone Number: (250) 626-3333
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0019
RAPID RICHIE’S BEACH CABINS
Address: #15901 Tow Hill Rd.
Phone Number: (250) 626-5472
Email: lotsafun@beachcabins.com
www.beachcabins.comMASSET
NORTH BEACH CABINS
Address: 15965 Road
Phone Number: (250) 557-2415
www.northbeachcabins.com
COPPER BEECH HOUSE
Address: 1590 Delkatla St. (Down by the docks in Masset)
Phone Number: (250) 626-5441
Email: cbh@copperbeech.com
www.copperbeechhouse.com
TAAW TLDÁAW TOW HILLALL THE BEACH YOU CAN EAT CABINS
Address: 15831 Tow Hill Rd
Phone Number: (250) 626-9091
Email: info@allthebeachyoucaneat.com
www.allthebeachyoucaneat.com
BUSINESSES WE USE ON HAIDA GWAII
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JP Welding and Fabricating
OK Tire, Queen Charlotte
Address: 605 Oceanview Dr
Phone Number: 250-559-4641
Jean-Marc
Lumber Milling and Propane SupplySuper Valu, Groceries
Address: Tacan Rd, Sandspit
Phone: 250-637-2249Remi Gauthier
Fresh local vegetables.Joel Brubaker
Fresh local vegetables.
Phone Number: 250-557-4594Lavoies
Fresh local meat and vegetables. Phone Number: 250-557-4658Lynda-Maude Island
Fresh local vegetables.
Phone Number: 250-637-1609T and M Foods
Fresh local fish.
Facebook PageIsabel Creek
Health food store.
Address: Wharf Way, Queen Charlotte
Phone Number: 250-559-8623North Arm Transportation
Address: 2010 Harrison Ave
Phone Number: 250-626-3328Port Air Cargo
Address: 72 Bayview Dr
Phone Number: 250-557-4795Marcy Mathers
Refuse CollectionACE Building Supply
Address: 706 Oceanview Dr
Phone Number: 250-559-4417Napa Auto Parts - Westpoint Automotive & Industrial Parts Ltd
Address: 511 3 Ave, Queen Charlotte
Phone Number: 250-559-8493Rocky's Equipment
Address: 805 Oceanview Dr, Queen Charlotte
Phone Number: 250-559-8311Highland Marine Services
Address: House 750 Oceanview Subdivision - Box 1535
Phone: For bookings call 250-637-1111 or for admin call 778-260-1707
Masset Services
Haida Gwaii Accounting