Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, National park and heritage site in British Columbia, Canada
The reserve spans 1,470 square kilometers across the southern portion of Haida Gwaii, featuring ancient rainforests, steep coastlines, and diverse marine ecosystems.
Archaeological findings near Gwaay Guusdagang reveal settlements dating back 14,000 years, marking one of the earliest known human occupations in Canada.
The protected area contains 500 Haida heritage locations, including the UNESCO World Heritage village of Nang Sdins Llnagaay with traditional totem poles.
Access to the park requires boat or seaplane transportation, with guided tours available through Haida Watchmen who provide interpretation of cultural sites.
This protected area extends from mountain peaks to ocean floor, supporting 39 endemic animal subspecies and serving as habitat for 750,000 nesting seabirds.
Location: North Coast Regional District
Inception: January 23, 1996
Website: https://parcs.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gwaiihaanas
GPS coordinates: 52.38920,-131.47100
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:47
British Columbia stretches from the Pacific coast to the Rocky Mountains, offering geological diversity and varied ecosystems. The region includes geothermal springs such as Liard River Hot Springs and Keyhole Hot Springs, ancient coastal forests at Cathedral Grove and Carmanah Walbran, and tide pools at Botanical Beach. The territory contains volcanic formations at Spotted Lake, fjords like Princess Louisa Inlet, and waterfalls including Takakkaw Falls and Hunlen Falls. Provincial parks such as Cape Scott, Mount Edziza, and Valhalla protect extensive wilderness areas. The natural features range from cave systems like Cody Caves to fossil beds at Burgess Shale, which preserve Cambrian marine life. First Nations cultural sites, including the Haida Heritage Centre and Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park, provide insight into Indigenous history and land stewardship. Coastal stretches like Sombrio Beach and Combers Beach, along with marine protected areas such as Desolation Sound, offer access to Pacific waters. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver represents historic Chinese landscape design. Visitors find hiking trails through old-growth forests, suspension bridges over gorges, and remote mountain lakes across this geographically diverse province.
Kiidk'yaas
145.6 km
Ninstints
36.7 km
CFS Masset
187.5 km
Haida Heritage Centre
102 km
Naikoon Provincial Park
164 km
Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site
47.1 km
Gardner Canal
224.7 km
Triple Island Lightstation
215.7 km
North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
217.4 km
Langara Light
233 km
Milbanke Sound Group
212.1 km
Prudhomme Lake Provincial Park
224.5 km
Yaaguun Suu Conservancy
115.6 km
Diana Lake Provincial Park
222.4 km
Lax Kul Nii Luutiksm/Bonilla Conservancy
135 km
Museum of Northern British Columbia
227.7 km
Foch-Gilttoyees Provincial Park
227.3 km
Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy
188.7 km
Prince Rupert City Hall
227.2 km
Boat Bluff lighthouse
201.6 km
Mussel Inlet
233.6 km
Lowe Inlet Marine Provincial Park
181.2 km
Owyacumish River Provincial Park
240 km
Dryad Point Lighthouse
229.9 km
Ivory Island Lightstation
208.9 km
Lucy Islands light
219.8 km
North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
217.5 km
Boat Bluff
201.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes