Explore the magical islands of Haida Gwaii and delve into Haida culture, art & history.
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- A long anticipated journey to the amazing islands of Haida Gwaii off the British Columbia Coast. @RoadsRivers-CVG
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3 weeks exploring the unique landscape and culture of one of Canada's best kept secrets. A rich marine biosphere surrounds an archipelago of primal forests and old growth trees. Haida Gwaii offers adventures on the land and sea and includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of 'Sgang Gwaay'. The Haida people oversee these sensitive historical sites through the 'Watchmen' program that promotes respect and understanding of their ancestral heritage. There are 90 miles or 140 km of paved roads on the two main islands, referred to as Graham in the north and Moresby in the south. A local ferry connects these two main islands. Additionally, a network of forest service roads access more remote sectors. Arts and culture figure prominently in Haida life and the wonderful, Museum of Haida Culture in Skidegate, devotes itself to sharing this deep well of history and creativity. Gwaii Haanas is the National Park and marine conservation area in the southern third of the islands and is particularly noteworthy. In 1985, a coalition led by Haida elders & protesters at Windy Bay mandated an end to clear cut logging practices on Haida Gwaii and helped establish the Gwaii Haanas National Park and protection for their cultural sites. I visited Gwaii Haanas on a 4 day/3 night guided trip with Moresby Expeditions, which proved to be an awesome way to see the islands and visit the 5 significant watchmen sites, one of which 'Sgung Gawky' is a UNESCO world Heritage site. Many great hiking trails exist, including the Sleeping Beauty trail, Anvil trail, Golden Spruce trail, Rose Spit, Moresby Mountain & Pseuda trails to name a few. Haida Gwaii is accessible by ferry from Prince Rupert on the BC mainland or by plane into either Masset or Sandspit airports.
Mains towns include Masset, Port Clements, Tlell, Skidegate, Daajing Giids & Sandspit.
The highest point on Haida Gwaii is Moresby Mountain.
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Superbly narrated and stunning videography. Well done!
Thank you very much
Absolutely beautiful.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful footage, this is definitely one of, if not the very best video I've seen about Haida Gwaii! Would love to explore these islands someday!
Thank you very much for your kind words of appreciation
I really enjoyed you taking me along on this very informative and beautifully shot adventure to one of the few pristine places left on this earth......Thank you!
It is magical, edge of the earth for sure!
Wow! What a CZcams find. Excellent commentary and videography. It is doubtful I will have the opportunity to visit this place at my age so this video is very much appreciated.
Thank you so much, this makes me very happy!
Stunning! Your calm and informative narration just adds to the feeling evoked by the landscape. Bravo!
Thank you very much!
Very nice video!
Thank you so so much for this video about this magical land!
An amazing place for sure!
Wah so much prettier placez in canada.
@@abidali-uq9sq If you can name a few I will be happy to go and explore them. Thanks
Loved this "postcard" of Haida Gwaii.
Thank you so much!!
I found this video not logged into CZcams on the smart tv so tried searching you from my CZcams account with my iPhon and it goes to Rivers and Roads. So I searched with the name of the Haida Islands video and found your Channel. It’s a good video and the self sufficiency advice is good although not required it can enhance a stay. I visited in 2023 and took my bike and was glad to have that added mobility. I was even asked where I rented the bike . I liked the Mount Moresby shots. Some of it looks recently glaciated. And I like your postcard references
Thank you for your comments and feedback. Searching CZcams and finding my channel is tricky as Im a small fish in a saturated ocean of media. Though I will keep plugging away and hope that in time the searching becomes a little easier. Glad you had a wonderful experience on Haida Gwaii, it is certainly a very special place.
Wow. This was just a magical short film loaded with information. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much Heather!
Amazing story telling and video editing. thank you :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great presentation. Wonderfully informative.
Thank you kindly! I appreciate your support and interest. Cheers Dave
Nice job Chris. Good to see you are still traveling. Looking forward to more.
Thanks Sam and really nice to hear from you. Hope all is well you’re end. Cheers
great video buddy
Largely promotional. In the states, HG has a reputation of being a logged-out stumpland.
It grows right back