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Land of the Watchmen: The Queen Charlotte Islands

Known as the Canadian Galápagos, the Queen Charlotte Islands make a breathtaking argument for sustainable tourism. You can thank the native Haida, who keep a close eye on the place.
By Taras Grescoe, April 2006 issue |

Operators

  • Moresby Explorers Sandspit, 800/806-7633, moresbyexplorers.com, hot springs day tour $148, Ninstints four-day tour $862

    • Sea lions frolic in the southern part of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve (João Canziani) [enlarge photo]

    APRIL 2006 ISSUE
    • Table of Contents
    • Barnard, Vermont
    • Queen Charlotte Islands
    • Secret Hotels of Cornwall
    • The Ultimate Guide to Free Travel
    • Road Trip: South Dakota
    • 40 Best Vacations

  • South Moresby Air Queen Charlotte City, 888/551-4222, smair.com

  • Aay Oo Guiding Services Skidegate, 877/262-9929, 10-hour private boat tour $1,000 per boat, includes up to four people

  • Salt Spray Explorers Tlell, 250/557-4453, saltsprayexplorers.com, salmon-fishing day trip led by marine biologist $438 per day, for a three-person boat

    • Transportation

  • BC Ferries 250/386-3431, bcferries.ca, Prince Rupert to Skidegate, $91 one way

  • Air Canada Jazz 888/247-2262, aircanada.ca, Vancouver to Sandspit, $155 one way

  • Hawkair 250/624-4295, Vancouver to Prince Rupert, $150 one way

    • Lodging

  • Premier Creek Lodging Queen Charlotte City, 888/322-3388, qcislands.net/premier, rooms from $52, car rentals from $28 a day

  • Spruce Point Lodge Queen Charlotte City, 250/559-8234, qcislands.net/sprpoint, from $80

    • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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