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© Parks Canada/M.Ambach GWAII HAANAS INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Are you interested in learning more about the land, the sea and the people that make up Gwaii Haanas? If so, we’d love to see you and your group at some of our Gwaii Haanas programs offered in and around beautiful Skidegate village. We offer a variety of captivating and hands-on programs ranging from guided forest and shoreline walks, to presentations and interactive activities delivered in the comfort of the Haida Heritage Centre. Tour groups are welcome to join our regularly scheduled programs, however for groups over 10 people we offer and recommend booking a private session. Bookings outside of regular hours – Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm - are subject to a $73.60 fee. Call 1-877-559-8818 or email [email protected] for more information or to book a specific program.
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Low Tide Beach Walk
Haida Gwaii’s huge tides provide great opportunities to explore the beach. As the tide falls, join a Gwaii Haanas interpreter and meet some of the strange and beautiful animals that live along our shores.
Location: Beach in front of the Haida Heritage Centre, ParksCanada/M.Ambach
Skidegate. © Scheduled: May-September on each low-tide cycle. Duration: 1.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate, walking distance is 1km on moist, packed mud
Group Size: Maximum 25 participants
Special Notes: Rubber boots or other water-proof footwear
highly recommended. A limited number are available for loan V.Leslie on a first come first serve basis.
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© Spirit Lake Hike Come and explore the sights, sounds, and smells of a temperate rainforest with a Gwaii Haanas interpreter. Meander alongside a small stream to the tranquil Spirit Lake, a
place of story and enchantment.
Location: Spirit Lake trailhead across the highway from the George Brown Recreation Centre, Skidegate.
Scheduled: June 18th to August 30th - Tuesdays at 10am & ParksCanada/V.Leslie
Fridays at 1:30pm © Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours. Activity Level: Moderate, with two steep sections, easy pace with many stops along the way - 4.3 km loop. Group Size: Maximum 25 participants.
Special Note: Wear appropriate hiking footwear and clothing.
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Gwaii Haanas Interpretive Programs
Short interactive talks delivered using a variety of methods such as storytelling, slide shows, hands-on activities and more. Location: Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay, Skidegate Schedule: Afternoons from mid-June to late August. Duration: 30 to 45 minutes. Group Size: Maximum 50 participants.
Shows ParksCanada/M.Ambach
Cedar: Tree of Life © From basic necessities to monumental masterpieces, discover the many ways cedar is essential to the Haida people and their innovative uses of it.
Gwaii Haanas: Land, Sea, People Take a closer look at the Haida’s deep connection to the land and sea and how these connections continue to thrive in Gwaii Haanas today.
Our Food: Traditional Harvesting - Learn about the culturally important foods that have been
harvested on Haida Gwaii for centuries. Seasonal food ParksCanada/M.Ambach samples available! ©
Where Land & Sea Meet - Discover a dynamic and ever-changing intertidal world and the amazing creatures that call this area home. Learn what we are doing to ensure this sensitive habitat remains healthy and productive.
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Activity Stations
See the Sea - Meet some of the creatures that live along our shores and discover the fascinating world of plankton and zooplankton. Learn about marine protected areas, what Gwaii Haanas is doing and what you can do to help.
A Garden of Seaweed - Take a closer look some of the seaweeds found along the
shores of Haida Gwaii. Discover which ones are edible, ParksCanada/C.Epners
which ones were traditionally used, and which ones can © be pressed into beautiful artwork!
Cedar; Weaving Together Past and Present - Cedar bark weaving techniques have been passed down from generation to generation and continues to play an important role in Haida culture. Join us for a weaving experience and bring home a memento of your time with
us.
Whale of a Tale - Have you ever wondered how humpback whales eat L.Racz without any teeth? Why some killer whales hunt silently
while others are vocal? How to tell the difference ParksCanada/ between a seal and a sea lion? Join us as we dive into the © world of marine mammals.
For more information or to make a booking 1.877.559.8818
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