Haida Gwaii wildlife tours, guides
British Columbia, Canada. (Queen Charlotte Islands)

Wildlife Tours and Guides located throughout the Queen Charlotte Islands Archipelago in B.C. operate down-low by boat and some by kayaks. Other tours, view wildlife, by float plane so to get a birds-eye view while others luck out and see wildlife on a self guided tour while hiking or backpacking one of the trails when exploring Haida Gwaii.

Sometimes driving from one village to the other sightseeing can prove to be a very successful. The roads lining the islands often will have groups of miniature Sitka Deer grazing by the side of the road. Black Bears can be seen crossing the road from one forest into another. Bald Eagles and Blue Herons occupy the skies and the wetland parks.

Many of the guides operate an interpretive tour where they tell the story, point out the ancient villages, explain the culture and the history of the local Haida First Nation people of the Queen Charlottes. Wildlife Tours can range from 1-2 hours to multi day wilderness camping adventures. The tour companies provide the equipment, transportation and a guide.

The wildlife, flora and fauna on the Queen Charlotte Islands is, in many cases, distinctive to the islands. Wildlife viewing opportunities include the beautiful Black Bears, the miniature Sitka Deer, the elusive River Otter, giants of the sea like Grey Whales, Killer Whales, and their friends porpoises, dolphins, plus birds like Bald Eagles, Blue Herons, Red Throated Loons, etc.

Most of the Wildlife Tours leave from one of the main villages. From the port-of-call the wildlife tours could include trips to view the protected Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and some of the Haida Ancient Villages. A tour could lead to a visit to Hotspring Island or the miles of sandy beaches covering East Beach.