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Discover Haida Gwaii, BC

Discover Haida Gwaii, BC

Explore Indigenous history and culture, dramatic landscapes and remote escapes

  • May 8, 2020
Visit Prince Rupert put up new signs around the city as part of their wayfinding project. Photo: Facebook

New Prince Rupert wayfaring signage and Haida Gwaii woodcarving area welcome visitors

Lower Kananaskis Lake, about two hours from Calgary. With the Rockies on its doorstep, with their numerous rivers, lakes and streams, “fly fishing is off the hook here, and trout are the main target,” FishingBooker.com says about the Calgary region, its top fishing destination in Canada for 2023.

Calgary, Sooke + Haida Gwaii named 3 of the best fishing destinations in Canada

(Ryan Doty)

How to fly: A peek behind the curtain at heli-ski piloting, one of Revelstoke’s biggest industries

Mountain Mavericks was featured in the latest edition of the Revelstoke TIMES magazine

Two Haida Gwaii organizations received more than one million dollars to support cultural tourism and public spaces. Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer photo

More than $1 million will support tourism and public spaces on Haida Gwaii

The Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada is giving Skidegate Band Council…

Two Haida Gwaii organizations received more than one million dollars to support cultural tourism and public spaces. Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer photo
The Haida Cultural centre, in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii. June shows exponential growth in the tourism industry on Haida Gwaii but it’s still not back to pre-pandemic numbers.

Exponential tourism growth in Haida Gwaii as summer kicks off

Numbers are not back to pre-pandemic levels

The Haida Cultural centre, in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii. June shows exponential growth in the tourism industry on Haida Gwaii but it’s still not back to pre-pandemic numbers.
A community of 1,396, Galiano Island saw an estimated 80,200 visitors in 2007 (John McKinley file)

Galiano Island’s ecological footprint swells from tourism: study

Community’s footprint ‘much larger’ than other B.C. locales

A community of 1,396, Galiano Island saw an estimated 80,200 visitors in 2007 (John McKinley file)
Mark Pavesic reels in a small mouth bass from Elk Lake, near Victoria, BC. Kelsey Pavesic photo

Let Outdoors West be your guide to the great outdoors this summer!

Magazine shares the how-to and where-to of exploring Western Canada’s natural spaces

Mark Pavesic reels in a small mouth bass from Elk Lake, near Victoria, BC. Kelsey Pavesic photo
From hunting and ice fishing to snowshoeing and hiking, this new must-read guide from Black Press Media and WestCoastTraveller.com will inspire plenty of winter pursuits.

Enjoy the great outdoors this winter with Outdoors West!

Magazine shares the how-to and where-to of exploring Western Canada’s natural spaces

From hunting and ice fishing to snowshoeing and hiking, this new must-read guide from Black Press Media and WestCoastTraveller.com will inspire plenty of winter pursuits.
If chickens are out in the open or covered by weak netting, Northern Goshawks are likely to get a free and easy meal. But the endangered raptors tend to eat their prey in place, leaving them vulnerable to defensive chicken keepers. (Haida Gwaii Natural Resource District photo)

Haida Gwaii’s forest-dwelling hawk: One of the most endangered species on the planet

By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal A dense fog…

If chickens are out in the open or covered by weak netting, Northern Goshawks are likely to get a free and easy meal. But the endangered raptors tend to eat their prey in place, leaving them vulnerable to defensive chicken keepers. (Haida Gwaii Natural Resource District photo)
Prince George, the largest city in Northern BC, is home to Crossroads Brewing & Distillery (above) and Trench Brewing & Distilling, and there’s even a third brewery in the works.

Explore an epic craft beer community in BC’s majestic north

When it comes to voting for the BC Ale Trail’s Best Brewery…

Prince George, the largest city in Northern BC, is home to Crossroads Brewing & Distillery (above) and Trench Brewing & Distilling, and there’s even a third brewery in the works.
Proceeds from the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s second annual online auction will support conservation initiatives around the province. BCWF photo.

Online gift, gear and getaway auction boosts BC fish and wildlife conservation

B.C. Wildlife Federation online auction supports conservation projects across the province

Proceeds from the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s second annual online auction will support conservation initiatives around the province. BCWF photo.
Sport fisherman hunting predator fish. Outdoor fishing in river during sunrise. Hunting and hobby sport.

Head outdoors this summer with Outdoors West!

New magazine shares the how-to and where-to of exploring Western Canada’s great outdoors

Sport fisherman hunting predator fish. Outdoor fishing in river during sunrise. Hunting and hobby sport.
Last year, Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing earned the BC Ale Trail’s Best Brewery Experience award for the quality of its beer and food as well as the way it adapted to the pandemic.

Which BC brewery do you think offers the best overall experience?

Voting is underway for the BC Ale Trail’s Best Brewery Experience award

Last year, Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing earned the BC Ale Trail’s Best Brewery Experience award for the quality of its beer and food as well as the way it adapted to the pandemic.
A humpback spotted just off Cortes Island breaches. This humpback breached several times, as it played by itself for nearly half an hour. Photo by Terry Farrell

PHOTOS: Humpbacks put on a show for visitors to Vancouver Island

Whale watching tour leaves participants in awe

A humpback spotted just off Cortes Island breaches. This humpback breached several times, as it played by itself for nearly half an hour. Photo by Terry Farrell
To keep Gwaii Haanas pristine and respect its Indigenous heritage, trip permits and an orientation on safety and cultural history are required for visitors. Lucas Aykroyd photo

True Tranquility: Exploring legendary Haida Gwaii

Story and photos by Lucas Aykroyd Weathered, intricately carved totem poles face…

  • Jul 20, 2021
To keep Gwaii Haanas pristine and respect its Indigenous heritage, trip permits and an orientation on safety and cultural history are required for visitors. Lucas Aykroyd photo
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Gwaii Haanas National Park which opened to Haida locals on June 7 will also be open for off-island visitors from July 1. (Parks Canada photo)

Fully vaccinated tourists welcomed back to Haida Gwaii after year of pandemic visitor ban

Visitors required to sign ‘Haida Gwaii visitor pledge’ prior to visit

Gwaii Haanas National Park which opened to Haida locals on June 7 will also be open for off-island visitors from July 1. (Parks Canada photo)
Capture Summer Photo Contest

Photo Contest: How will you Capture Summer?

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Capture Summer Photo Contest
Day-use passes for specific trails within Stawamus Chief and Garibaldi parks along the Sea-to-Sky corridor will be among the measures to address the surge in visitors while protecting the environment. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Day-use pass initiative for 5 busy BC parks to address safety, protect environment

The second phase of its free day-use pass pilot program rolls out June 22 in five provincial parks

Day-use passes for specific trails within Stawamus Chief and Garibaldi parks along the Sea-to-Sky corridor will be among the measures to address the surge in visitors while protecting the environment. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck