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Before you go
Your trip to Daajing Giids.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Daajing Giids – British Columbia Destination Haida Gwaii about 815 km from Victoria
How to get there
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Sandspit Airport (YZP) Sandspit · 20 km
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Terminal da balsa de Skidegate Skidegate · 5 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The Skidegate ferry terminal is about 5 km away, and Sandspit airport is on the other side of the channel, with a short ferry between the islands. There is no road to Victoria; the distance shown is as the crow flies.
How many days
Two days for the cultural centre, the village and the trails, plus the days for Gwaii Haanas.
When to go
May to September.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get around the island.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Daajing Giids
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Morning
Kay Llnagaay
Visit the Haida cultural centre, with totem poles, canoes and the museum.
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Afternoon
Daajing Giids
Walk along the village waterfront and take a short trail in the surrounding forest.
2 days in Daajing Giids
Day 1
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All day
Cultural centre and village
Do Kay Llnagaay in the morning and the village and waterfront in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
East coast
Head north along the east coast road, stopping at Tlell and the beaches.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Daajing Giids the same as Queen Charlotte?
Yes. The village reverted to its Haida name, Daajing Giids, in 2022.
What to do in Daajing Giids?
Visit the Kay Llnagaay cultural centre, walk the waterfront and forests, and head out to Gwaii Haanas.
How far is Daajing Giids from Masset?
About 110 km via Highway 16, roughly an hour and a half by car.
Does Daajing Giids have tours to Gwaii Haanas?
Yes, local operators and ones from Sandspit offer boat and floatplane tours.