Just 130 km off the north coast of B.C. , the islands are a unique, rewarding, holdiay destination, whether it's a sport-fishing, beach combing, steelheading, whale watching or touring vacation! The Queen Charlotte Islands are known by the native inhabitants as "Gwaii Haanas", which means "Islands of Wonder". The archipelago consists of about 150 islands, the two largest being Graham Island to the north, and Moresby Island to the south. The latter island contains a newly designated National Park Reserve and National Park Reserve and National Park Reserve and Heritage Site. Sandspit is accessed directly by scheduled air service from Vancouver, BC and by ferry service from Prince Rupert via Skidegate on Graham Island. The BC Ferry Corporation strongly recommends making reservations for autos from Prince Rupert to Skidegate. Foot passengers don't generally need to make reservations.

The islands provide something of interest for everyone; history, archeology, fishing, boating, hiking, biking and more. The four main towns and numerous communities all have something interesting to offer.

Visit Sandpit/North Moresby, the gateway to the mystical Queen Charlotte Islands.

Stop by the Village of Masset and visit the new Haida Gwaii Woodworking Arts Centre or Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary. Masset is the northern gateway to Naikoon Park, Tow Hill and North Beach. If you wish to go fishing, the waters in and around Masset offer some of the finest saltwater and freshwater sports fishing in the world.

Enjoy a truly unique vacation in the Gwaii Haanas, which means "Place of Wonder" in Haida language, located deep within Gwaii Haanas National and Tribal Park Reserve a community of Rose Harbour. "The Place of wonder" is only by float plane or boat and offers sea kayaking and is a delight for all nature lovers who like to get away from civilization.

You might consider chartering a float plane to enjoy the aerial views of this unique area. A flight from Queen Carlotte to Hot Springs Island will reward you with a luxurious soak in the rock hotpools. The ten minute walk from the landing site across the island to the pools takes you through a stand of huge old sitka spruce.

The following will help you find motels, lodges and Cabins in Queen Charlotte. Since it is always helpful to be prepared before arriving at your desired travel destination, you might explore where you want to stay before leaving home.