Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 – Home Cities to Edmonton, AB
Depart Regina, travel north via Saskatoon meeting travelling companions enroute, and fly-in guests in Edmonton for the first night.
Day 2 – Edmonton to Prince George, BC
Today, cross the British Columbia border and view Mount Robson, which has the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Continue along to Prince George enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Day 3 – Prince George to Terrace, BC
As you continue westward following the beautiful rivers and valleys of northern British Columbia. This afternoon, stop to visit the Ksan Historical Village and Museum in Hazelton where the village of Gitanmaax had existed for centuries. The cultural centre is dedicated to illustrating the richness of Gitxsan culture and history.
Day 4 – Terrace to Prince Rupert, BC
Prince Rupert is where Canada’s Wilderness Begins. You will tour the North Pacific Cannery Village Museum. It is the most complete cannery that remains in these remote villages and is also a National Historic Site.
Day 5 – Prince Rupert to Daajing Giids
Board BC Ferries this morning for a day of sailing to the Haida Gwaii. The Haida have called these islands home for over 10,000 years. Sail across the Hecate Strait to Skidegate and Daajing Giids where you spend the next 4 nights.
Day 6 – Daajing Giids
This morning, visit the Haida Heritage Centre. The centre is a magnificent cedar multi-complex consisting of five contemporary monumental timber longhouses. The Greeting House provides spectacular views of the totem poles, the ocean, and the surrounding islands. This afternoon, explore the beach at low tide at Jungle Beach! Haida Gwaii’s tides provide great opportunities to explore the beach. As the tide falls, meet some strange and beautiful animals that live along the shores.
*Today’s itinerary is subject to change based on tide schedule
Day 7 – Daajing Giids
Today, visit Naikoon Provincial Park which is located at the north end of Graham Island. This Park has wonderful sandy beaches, rolling sand dunes, rock cliffs, marine tidal pools, great viewing lookouts and amazing west coast flora and fauna plus much more. At Tow Hill take a short walk to the Blow Hole and meander along Agate Beach and North Beach. The Blow Hole is an underground catapult of water surge channels carved through the coastline rocks. There will be an included lunch today. This evening enjoy a traditional Haida Feast.
Day 8 – Daajing Giids
Enjoy a short interactive talk on Cedar: Tree of Life. From the basic necessities to monumental masterpieces, discover many ways cedar is essential to the Haida people and their innovative uses of it. Then try your hand at cedar weaving. Cedar bark weaving techniques have been passed down from generation to generation and continues to play an important role in Haida Culture.
Day 9 – Daajing Giids to Terrace
Depart the Haida Gwaii via BC Ferries, arriving back in Terrace for the night.
Day 10 – Terrace to Prince George
Today is a leisurely day of travel as you travel along Highway 16. Upon arriving in Prince George, a visit to the Central BC Railway & Forest Museum is on the agenda. It is home to many locomotives, rolling stock and heritage buildings that were used in rail lines that pass through or are connected to central BC. These include: the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Canadian National Railway, Pacific Great Eastern Railway and BC Rail.
Day 11 – Prince George to Edmonton, AB
Crossing back into Alberta, arriving in Edmonton for the night. This evening, join your Tour Director, Driver, and newfound friends at our WestWorld Tours Farewell Dinner.
Day 12 – Edmonton to Home Cities
Say goodbye to your fellow travellers this morning as the coach departs Edmonton for Regina, via Saskatoon with drop offs along the way.
Fly-in travellers depart at your leisure.
Dates & Prices
Dates & PricesDouble Occupancy
$3,700.20
Triple Occupancy
$3,595.20
Single Occupancy
$4,756.50
Prices are per person and include all taxes and fees. Prices are in CAD.
Not included in price:
- Gratuities for Tour Director and Driver
- Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
- Any personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Pre or post tour arrangements
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Important Information
Deposit: A deposit of $350 per person is due at the time of booking to secure your space. It is fully refundable up to 61 days prior to tour start date.
Final Payment: Is due 60 days prior to tour start date. Cancellation penalties will apply. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.
*Due to the remote location of this tour, the best available accommodations in Daajing Giids (Haida Gwaii) are categorized as simple/basic.
**This tour is limited to a small group of passengers to ensure an intimate and immersive experience in our interpretive programs on Haida Gwaii.
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
Mount Robson
Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and a must see.
Ksan Historical Village & Museum
Ksan Historical Village allows you to Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the Gitxsan people.
North Pacific Cannery Village Museum
Experience the unique history of British Columbia’s oldest salmon cannery.
Haida Heritage Centre
Let the Haida people share their stories with you at this treasured heritage centre.
The Balanced Rock
Perfectly balanced on the horizon of Graham Island is the Balanced Rock, the most mysterious and photographed sight the island has to offer.
Old Massett
Old Massett is the site of three ancient villages and home to 800 Haida, making it the perfect place to see what life on Haida Gwaii is like.
Naikoon Provincial Park
Walking along Agate Beach, watching water catapult through the Blow Hole and taking in amazing views are just a few of the unforgettable opportunities this must-see park provides.