Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Eight Days
Expedition Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Eight Days
Expedition Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Eight Days
Expedition Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Eight Days
Expedition Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Eight Days
Expedition Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
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NORTHERN GWAII HAANAS EXPLORER – EXPEDITION KAYAKING

Misty mountains, untamed seas, and ancient villages hidden in thick, hushed forest—and that’s just to start. Within moments of arriving in Gwaii Haanas, you’ll have no doubt as to why it means “islands of beauty” in Haida.

Separated from the mainland by over 100km of open ocean, Haida Gwaii is a realm of unmatched ecological wonder. With at least 39 distinct subspecies of flora and fauna unique to this region, the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site is a globally-recognized gem, offering intrepid kayakers breathtaking vistas, untouched wilderness, abundant wildlife, and a gateway to Haida culture.

Our Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer kayak tour takes you through the enchanting, less travelled, northern half of Gwaii Haanas. Navigating between Tanu Island and Burnaby Island, Gwaii Haanas’ northern reaches unfold with a maze of kayaking paths, from sheltered channels to hidden bays and stretches of open coastline, each offering their own unique allure. Weather permitting, we often visit the storied Haida cultural sites of T’aanuu Llnagaay (Tanu) and Hlk’yah GawGa (Windy Bay), indulge in the warm natural pools on Gandll K’in Gwaay.yaay (Hotspring Island), paddle across the wildlife-abundant waters of Juan Perez Sound, and float in awe at the intertidal wonders of Ḵ’iid Xyangs Ḵ’iidaay.

The journey through Gwaii Haanas is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise: you might encounter the Sitka black-tail deer, Haida Gwaii black bears, or pine martens along the coast, while the waters of Gwaii Haanas are a favored feeding ground for humpback whales and can offer sudden, majestic sightings, particularly in Juan Perez Sound. And with over 750,000 nesting seabirds and the highest concentration of bald eagle nests per kilometer of shoreline in Canada, Gwaii Haanas is a birder’s utopia! This tour is an ever-expanding tapestry of natural wonders around each corner, ensuring there’s always another marvel to behold.

To cap off your extraordinary journey, we’ve partnered with Raincoast Breads in K’il Kun (Sandspit ) to provide a memorable final dinner upon your return from your expedition. Raincoast Breads is a hidden gem: celebrated as Canada’s pinnacle of haute cuisine, they were the first restaurant in Canada authorized to forage wild ingredients. The result is an extraordinary, hyper-local, seasonal dinner-tasting menu, melding flavours from the forest to the sea. This exquisite dining experience is included with all Kingfisher Gwaii Haanas tour packages.

Join us on an eight-day Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer kayak tour for a journey through the serene and wild landscapes of Haida Gwaii and into the heart of its profound natural and cultural history. This expedition promises an unforgettable adventure: where the majesty of the land and sea meets the deep heritage of the Haida Nation.

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