PREPARING FOR YOUR HAIDA GWAII TOUR

The perfect vacation looks different for everyone, so it’s important to ask yourself some initial questions when planning a trip to Haida Gwaii.

Having trouble deciding which tour is best for you?

With over 30 years of experience in Haida Gwaii, Ocean Sound Kayaking offers a variety of tours tailored by length, skill level, and location. Below is a quick trip comparison and an interactive map.

Gwaii Haanas is typically divided into South, Central, and North regions – each offering distinct experiences. The map shows our tour overall area in which it navigates, highlights and key Haida Cultural (Watchmen) Sites, helping guests get a sense of the land and plan their adventure.

Do you have specific travel dates in mind? Check out our tour schedule here.

• Wondering what’s included in your trip with Ocean Sound Kayaking?
• Our FAQ section provides clear details on what to expect, helping to answer any questions you may have.

Once you’ve selected the tour that suits you best, we’ve outlined the next steps to help you prepare for your adventure.

Discover Haida Gwaii

Guests often enjoy a few extra days exploring Haida Gwaii. We strongly recommend that guests add these days prior to your kayak trip, so any “hiccups” with connecting flights or lost luggage can have time to be resolved.

• How long do you plan to stay on island, will you be taking a few days to explore Haida Gwaii?
• If you choose to explore Haida Gwaii, how will you be getting around the islands?
• What activities and interesting things are there to do on island?

Regardless of where you are travelling from, Haida Gwaii has an abundance of activities for everyone to enjoy.  Here are some useful links for your reference.

• Daajing Giids Visitor Center
• Sandspit Visitor Center

Travel Arrangements

All Haida Gwaii kayaking tours start from the community of Sandspit, BC, Canada and can be accessed by plane, train, or automobile; however, a ferry from Prince Rupert to Haida Gwaii will be will be required for those not flying directly from Vancouver, BC to Sandspit (YZP).

• Getting to Haida Gwaii

Accommodations

Sandspit is a small community of roughly 250 people.  We strongly recommend that guests secure their desired accommodations once you have registered on our tours, as beds can be very limited at the various B&B’s, hotels, and lodges found in town.

• Sandspit Accommodations

Travel Responsibly

The Council of Haida Nation ask’s all travellers to Haida Gwaii to review and be familiar with the Haida Gwaii Pledge.

As for your kayak trip, the type, coverage, and cost of Travel Insurance is a personal choice.  Travel insurance has never been more important or helpful than it is today. Purchasing appropriate and adequate travel insurance will protect your travel investment and decrease stress if you are not able to travel as planned.  Medical Assistance in a remote location such as Haida Gwaii can be a very costly event.  Ocean Sound Kayaking recommends that ALL guests cover themselves properly.

• You can review Terms and Conditions for further detail.

Personal Gear List

From years of experience, our gear list outlines: the correct items, the proper materials, and how our guests should pack for their tour with OSK.  View our recommended gear list.

Connect with us, so we may introduce ourselves, while answering any questions you may have regarding my tours or Haida Gwaii in general.