Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site

Facilities in and around Gwaii Haanas are minimal. There are no roads, stores, or fuelling facilities. Access is limited to boats and seaplanes. Gwaii Haanas does not maintain hiking trails or campsites, and there are limited navigational aids or mooring equipment. Come prepared to be self-sufficient. If you have limited experience in north-coast marine travel, we recommend you visit with a licensed tour operator.

Currently, mooring buoys are available for visitors at Ḵ’uuna, Taanuu, Hlk’yah G̱awG̱a, SG̱ang Gwaay, G̱andll K’in Gwaay.yaay. All buoys are intended for small craft and are considered use at your own risk. Boaters are welcome to anchor anywhere there is safe anchorage.

There are two Operation Stations in Gwaii Haanas, on Kilgii Gwaay.yaay Ellen Island, and at Kingts’ii Gwaay.yaay Bischof Islands. Parks Canada staff and independent researchers use these stations as their base while conducting ecological and cultural research, monitoring, compliance and patrols. If you stop at an operations station, you might not find anyone there. Please do not count on receiving emergency assistance at these stations.