Queen Charlotte Islands: 21 Jul 2009 to 22 Jul 2009

Also known by their native name, Haida Gwaii, the Queen Charlotte archipelago consists of some 150 islands off the northwest coast of British Columbia. The two largest islands, Moresby and Graham, are separated by a narrow passage, with most of the other isles nestled snuggly along their eastern shorelines.

Only 5000 or so people call these islands home, with most of those living in several small towns on Graham Island. The entire southern portion of Moresby Island is protected as part of Gwaii Haanas National Park and Haida Heritage Site. The native Haida people occupied these islands for thousands of years before any Europeans set foot in the region, leaving over 500 archaeological and historic sites discovered to date. The World will explore one or more ports in the archipelago.

Excursions:
SKEDANS VILLAGE BY PLANE (UNESCO)

NINSTINTS (SGANG GWAAY) VILLAGE (UNESCO)