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Haida Gwaii
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Haida Gwaii
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An archipelago of around 150 islands south of Alaska, designated as a nature reserve. Visitors come for the landscapes, hiking, beaches, canoeing, hunting, and fishing. Part of the islands are inhabited by the Haida people, whose culture remains vibrant, as seen in the UNESCO-listed village of SGang Gwaay.
Overview of Haida Gwaii
This is an archipelago of around 150 islands south of Alaska, designated as a nature reserve. Visitors come for the landscapes, hiking, beaches, canoeing, hunting, and fishing. Part of the islands are inhabited by the Haida people, whose culture remains vibrant, as seen in the UNESCO-listed village of SGang Gwaay.
Key Facts
- Type of place: archipelago.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
- Location:
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- Main island: Graham Island.
- Population:
- Area: 10,180 km².
- Highest point: Mount Moresby (1,164 m) on Moresby Island.
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- Website: http://www.gohaidagwaii.ca
History of Haida Gwaii
Environment of the Archipelago
Wildlife and Flora
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What to See and Do in the Archipelago
SGang Gwaay
This village in the Haida Gwaii archipelago is home to the remains of houses and carved totems representative of the Haida people's art. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for this reason.
This village in the Haida Gwaii archipelago is home to the remains of houses and carved totems representative of the Haida people's art. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for this reason.
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SGang Gwaay
★★ This village in the Haida Gwaii archipelago is home to the remains of houses and carved totems representative of the Haida people's art. It…