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© P Arks Canada, Jason Shafto © Parks Canada, Jason Shafto WHAT IS GWAII HAANAS? Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site is a wild place. With no road access, stores, cell phone coverage and little signage, it is a true wilderness experience. The breathtaking beauty of the place is awe-inspiring. © Rolf Bettner Gwaii Haanas is unique, being one of the only areas in the world that is protected and Jason Shafto Canada, © Parks managed from sea floor to mountain peak. Gwaii Haanas is also unique because it is managed as a true and equal partnership © Skidegate Band Council between the Government of Canada and Canada © Parks the Council of the Haida Nation through the Archipelago Management Board (AMB). Visitors come from all over to explore this © Rolf Bettner jewel at the edge of the world, with its sheltered sandy bays, turquoise inlets, Haida villages, and old growth forests. Gwaii Haanas’ © Parks Canada, Jason Shafto Canada, © Parks This year marks the 25th anniversary of unique combination of coastal temperate the Gwaii Haanas Agreement, often called ecosystems and Haida culture make this a © Parks Canada © Parks a document before its time, the Gwaii place like no other on earth. © Skidegate Band Council Haanas Agreement sets out the way Gwaii Haanas visitor experiences can include Canada and the Haida Nation work paddling kayaks or catching the wind 1985 cooperatively to protect the land, sea, and sailing through the waters alongside Haida people killer whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins travelled to Athlii and cultural history of this place. It is a and Steller sea lions, and seeing pods of Gwaay (Lyell promise to build and recognize the many humpbacks breaching and flicking their tail 85 Island) and took relationships that exist in Gwaii Haanas. flukes as they gorge on the bounty of the a stand against Gwaii Haanas marine area. Visitors can float unsustainable Gwaii Haanas would not be what it is if it through Burnaby Narrows, teeming with logging practices. Canada © Parks intertidal life, and see a vast array of different wasn’t for all the relationships developed over species at lower tides. the last 25 years. The good people working © Rolf Bettner 2010 Archaeological evidence of human habitation together to protect Gwaii Haanas are what on these islands extends over 12,500 years. Gwaii Haanas became make this a place of living legacy for today’s 1993 the first National Throughout the millennia, Haida youth and generations to come. Marine Conservation people have developed a After negotiations and complex society and culture. 10 Area Reserve and planning the Gwaii aligned Canada’s This trip planner allows you to catch a glimpse They have created art, Haanas Agreement marine protection of what it’s like to travel to Gwaii Haanas. ceremony, medicine, and 93 was signed and with the Haida have been able to meet National Park Reserve Gwaii Haanas has gained international acclaim Heritage Site their needs through designation was added for the monumental Haida poles, old growth designation. their intimate to the Gwaii Haanas rainforests and vibrant anemone filled connection to the Haida Heritage Site waters within its bounds. As the Archipelago land and sea. Haida Jason Shafto Canada, © Parks designation. Management Board, we’re happy to welcome art forms reflecting you to Gwaii Haanas in 2018! We hope you the intertwining of 2013 the people with the leave as in love with these shining islands as land, sea, and spirit Celebrating 20 have so many visitors before you. world continue to successful years of garner international cooperation, Gwaii WELCOME TO recognition. 13 Haanas raised the Gwaii Haanas Legacy THE ISLANDS Pole in Windy Bay. OF BEAUTY. © Skidegate Band Council Jason Shafto Canada, © Parks 2 HOW Spring 2018 orientations in TO VISIT Vancouver and Sidney: • Tuesday March 6th, 2018, 7pm, Plan Library Square, 350 West Georgia St. Are you travelling independently or on a Vancouver guided trip? • Thursday March 8th, 2018, 7pm, Centre for the Salish Sea, If you would like to take a guided trip, book your trip directly with your Tour Operator. See 9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney page 16 for a list of licensed tour operators. If you are travelling independently (in your own boat, personal or rented kayak) you will THE GWAII need to make a reservation and attend an orientation. 2018 GWAII HAANAS FEES HAANAS Gwaii Haanas balances recreation with CREST protection of the natural and cultural features MAY 1 TO SEPT 30 that attract people. With this in mind, the DAILY FEE SEASON PASS The crest of the Archipelago number of visitors entering Gwaii Haanas each day is limited. Available space is distributed Management Board (AMB) is a unique Adult $19.60 $117.70 design by local Haida artist, Giitsxaa. between guided and independent travelers. The sea otter and the sea urchin were July to mid-August is our busiest period, so Senior $16.60 $98.10 chosen because of their significance in if you plan to visit during this time, verify the (65 years availability of your Gwaii Haanas dates before or over) the ecological and cultural history of finalizing your travel plans. Gwaii Haanas. Child Free Free (17 and Kelp forests are among the most productive Reserve under) ecosystems in the waters of Gwaii Haanas. Make a reservation by calling Gwaii Haanas Historically, populations of sea urchins, (Tax included) Check www.pc.gc.ca/ toll free at 1-877-559-8818. which fed heavily on kelp, were kept in gwaiihaanas for current information. check by sea otters. This ensured an Our reservation service is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm throughout abundance of kelp and provided habitat the year. Be prepared to provide your planned for many species, from sea starts to fish entry and exit dates, the names of everyone in and marine mammals. With the extirpation your group, credit card details and your vessel (local extinction) of sea otters during the registration number, if applicable. 2018 ORIENTATION maritime fur trade era, the natural balance SCHEDULE was disrupted. The sea urchin population Attend Orientation increased dramatically. Underwater deserts June 1- June 29 All Gwaii Haanas visitors, who are not exist where there were once rich forests of travelling with a licensed tour operator, Monday-Friday 9am kelp. The loss of the sea otter is a powerful must attend an orientation. July 2- August 11 reminder of the vulnerability of individual This 90 minute session provides an Monday-Saturday 9am species and entire ecosystems. opportunity to connect with Gwaii Haanas staff, ask questions about your upcoming trip and to learn about the amazing Haida August 13 – 31 culture and incredible wildlife found here. Monday – Friday 9am The orientation will go over closures, traveler protocols and what to do in case of an September 4 -May 31 emergency. We look forward to meeting you! Monday – Friday Visitors who cannot attend a scheduled by appointment (48 hours’ notice) orientation in person should call the Gwaii Haanas office early in the planning process. Orientations are held at the Haida Heritage Centre, in Skidegate. It is not necessary to reserve space in scheduled orientations. However, large groups (10 people or more) should call 1-877-559-8818 to book a private session. © Pierre Mineau 3 4 The Route into Gwaii Haanas Closures these areas. Maps and further information will be provided during the orientation. Generally, small craft travel the inside waters Several highly sensitive areas, including all of Carmichael Passage and Dana Passage caves, are closed permanently for ecological A map of closures or areas with restricted from Moresby Camp to Gwaii Haanas; this or cultural reasons. Other areas, like seabird access is available at ABOUT route avoids the exposed waters between nesting colonies, may be closed seasonally to www.pc.gc.ca/gwaiihaanas. GWAII Cumshewa Head and Talunkwan Island. avoid disturbing breeding activities. Louise Narrows has strong currents and Temporary closures may be necessary for Pets HAANAS shallow waters. Mariners must time their reasons such as bear activity. travel with the tides. Kayakers should plan to Pets are not allowed at the Haida Gwaii go with the tide. Boaters must be aware of To protect inshore rockfish, Fisheries and Watchmen village sites. Elsewhere in Gwaii A Wild Place their draft, transit at high waters, and follow Oceans Canada has designated two Rockfish Haanas, pets must be kept on a leash at all the markers. There is little room for error. Conservation Areas within Gwaii Haanas. times when ashore. Facilities in and around Gwaii Haanas Call on channel 16 and channel 6 before These areas are closed to hook and line are minimal. Access is limited to boats entering the Narrows to ensure there is no fishing. and seaplanes. opposing traffic. If in doubt, avoid Louise Fishing Narrows. As part of Gwaii Haanas Marine Conservation There are no roads, stores, or fueling facilities. Area Reserve (NMCAR), six key marine Fishing is only permitted in tidal waters. There are a few mooring buoys, two water Porter Head, on the Tangil Peninsula, is locations in Gwaii Haanas have been selected A license is required for saltwater fishing. hoses, and limited navigational aids. exposed to big seas, wind, and currents – for full protection because of their ecological These licenses are available online from exercise caution. or cultural significance. No removal of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Make daily travel plans flexible to anything, living or non-living, is allowed from (www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca) accommodate weather delays. Bring enough It takes about two days, weather permitting, the foreshore, water column, or seabed in fuel and food to last for a few extra days.
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