Haida Gwaii Sailing Adventure

Let Nature Set the Pace

Your journey begins in Sandspit, BC (K’il Kun)—a quiet gateway to Haida Gwaii’s southern shores.

We’ve got your first night covered. Wild Women Expeditions will reserve your local accommodation in Sandspit, and your overnight stay, breakfast, and morning gratuities are included in your trip fees.

Dinner that evening is on your own, so feel free to explore the local flavours or keep it cozy and simple before the adventure unfolds!

Accommodations

Northern Shores Lodge

Anchored Under the Stars

Your Haida Gwaii Sailing Adventure kicks off in the morning—bags packed, spirit ready. After checking out of your hotel, you’ll be greeted by our friendly local guide and shuttle driver who will escort you to the Alliford Bay ferry terminal. From there, enjoy a short and scenic 25-minute ferry crossing to Graham Island, the cultural heart of Haida Gwaii.

Our first stop? The stunning Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay Llnagaay. This award-winning cultural hub, set against the dramatic Pacific coastline, brings the stories, art, and traditions of the Haida Nation vividly to life.

After an inspiring guided tour, we’ll enjoy a traditional Haida meal at Keenawaii’s Kitchen, hosted by a local Haida family in Skidegate—a soulful, home-cooked experience you won’t forget.

After lunch, stretch your legs with a walk around Spirit Lake, a peaceful forest trail steeped in Haida legend. From there, we make our way to Moresby Camp, where your floating home awaits. Keep your eyes peeled for black bears and Sitka deer!

Note: We keep our itineraries intentionally flexible to make the most of every moment. That means we can shift with the tides, follow surprise wildlife sightings, and tune into the unique rhythm and interests of the group. It’s the Wild Women way—responsive, real, and always rooted in wonder.

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Island Roamer

Supernatural Sailing

The Haida people have lived on these islands since time immemorial, shaping—and being shaped by—this wild, weathered land for over 12,000 years. As we sail into the heart of Gwaii Haanas, we’re not just exploring the coastline—we’re stepping into living history.

Guided by Haida Watchmen, we’ll be welcomed to ancestral village sites like T’aanuu Llnagaay (Tanu), K’uuna Llnagaay (Skedans), and SGang Gwaay—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, amid towering totem poles and moss-covered longhouse remains, the stories of this land come alive. These guardians share their culture with heart and wisdom, offering a rare window into a deep and enduring connection between people and place.

Weather permitting, we may visit Hlk’yah GawGa (Windy Bay) on Lyell Island, home to the first monumental pole raised in over a century. This 42-foot Legacy Pole, carved by artist Jaalen Edenshaw, marks the historic 2013 anniversary of the Gwaii Haanas Agreement, where the Haida Nation and Canadian government committed to protecting these sacred lands and waters.

There may also be a chance to visit G̱andll K’in Gwaay.yaay (Hotspring Island)—where nature is slowly healing after a 2012 earthquake drained its geothermal pools. Now, the hot springs are making a gentle comeback, bubbling with quiet resilience—just like this land.

Most of our time is spent along the remote eastern and southern shores of Moresby Island, deep within Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. Expect beautiful sandy beaches, boggy plateaus, and lowland rainforests, all wrapped in a kind of stillness that feels truly ancient.

Floating through K’iid Xyangs K’iidaay (Burnaby Narrows)—one of the world’s richest intertidal zones—we’ll witness a living mosaic of sea stars, urchins, crabs, and colourful marine life that defies belief. At low tide, it’s like drifting over a natural aquarium.

Keep your eyes open and your binoculars close—this place teems with life. We’ll watch for humpbacks, Steller sea lions, porpoises, and maybe even a passing orca. With warm offshore currents and nutrient-rich waters, Haida Gwaii is a sanctuary for marine species of all kinds.

And for bird lovers? This is heaven. Home to 1.5 million seabirds, the archipelago offers sightings of tufted puffins, black oystercatchers, rhinoceros auklets, and long-distance pelagic species. Raptors like bald eagles and peregrine falcons soar overhead, while unique island subspecies flit through ancient canopies. It’s a birder’s dream set against one of the most powerful landscapes on Earth.

Each day, we head ashore or explore by Zodiac, accompanied by our onboard naturalist, who will help identify coastal plants, marine life, and wildlife. If you’re keen, you can even help keep a species list for the trip!

Every evening, we’ll anchor in a new, secluded bay—no crowds, no light pollution, just the soft lull of the Pacific and the thrill of knowing that tomorrow brings even more wonder.

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Island Roamer

The Wild Stays With You

On the final morning of your Haida Gwaii Sailing Adventure, we’ll disembark the vessel at Moresby Camp before noon, full of stories, memories, and maybe a little salt in your hair.

From there, our group will take a scenic one-hour shuttle ride back to Sandspit Airport (K’il Kun). You’ll arrive by midday—just in time to enjoy a relaxed lunch and browse the local gift shop for a few last treasures before catching your afternoon flight.

We’ll part ways here, but the spirit of Haida Gwaii tends to travel with you long after you’ve left its shores.

Included Meals

Breakfast