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Haida Gwaii

The Galápagos of the North

Ancient totems, misty rainforest, and deep Haida culture on remote islands.

At a glance · 5 reasons to go

Why Haida Gwaii.

  1. Ancient Haida totem poles at SGang Gwaay.

  2. Misty, wildlife-rich temperate rainforest.

  3. Living Haida culture and art.

  4. Remote beaches and unique ecology.

  5. A profound, off-the-grid wilderness journey.

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Haida Gwaii is a remote, mist-shrouded archipelago off BC's north coast — often called the Galápagos of the North for its unique ecology, and home to the powerful living culture of the Haida, whose ancient totems still stand in the rainforest.

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Reviewed: 2026-06-06

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