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Going to knock another one off the Bucket List. We are planning on taking the Ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegate on Haida Gwaii(formally the Queen Charlotte Islands)in September Would love to hea...
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We are headed over July 26 retuning August 9. My best Man and buddy since birth, is 1/4 blood Haida and has been filling my head with tips on this and that for years. Finally when we said we were going this summer he sat down and again gave us hints but added why to to this and that, which made more sense.
We have a cabin booked both ways. Outside cabin for going over during the day. Inside cabin for return trip at night.
He says on the return trip fill up with fuel on Haida Gwaii because 99% of the people that get off the ferry in Rupert will head to the closest gas stations, which usually mean line ups. It will cost a few more bucks, but like my buddy said once you hit Rupert your on the Hwy with very little traffic.
He also says the return trip at night so you can get a good rest, a hot shower in the morning and a bit to eat before the ship even docks.
He has us traveling to Morsby island first camp there and then head back over to Graham Island. His family are from Skidigate on the north island and he has spent more time there than on Morsby Island.
There are some campgrounds on both islands. He says that camping in the BCFSRS are what most people do with smaller rigs like truck and campers. But not always, there are some great BCFSRS that a huge rig will fit in. The two main spots on South Moresby are Morsby camp and Gray Bay.
On Graham Island the one we are going excited about being at is Rennel Sound BCFSRS campground. Now this campground is over on the western side of Graham island and the last few thousand ft are very steep. Buddy said make sure you have plenty of food, because if it rains.... you may have an issue getting back up that hill, it’s a 24% grade. This area and campground are the only ones assessable on the west coast of Haida Gwaii. Best crab fishing is on Graham Island on North beach and South beach. He says you have to have a salt water fishing lisence and make sure you read the regs. There are a couple places that sell and or rent nets, but he couldn’t remeber their names. Food is a little more expensive and the food trucks come across from Rupert on Wednesday, but he says it’s all fresh stuff just like at home, there just maybe a smaller selection.
We also bought a Backroad Mapbooks’ BC waterproof map for Haida Gwaii, which can be found on Amazon.ca or like I do I buy them from from BRMB ( backroadmapbook.com) I haven’t found a map with as much detail as the BRMB map of Haidi Gwaii. Last point... as your from VI you most likely have rain gear.... he says don’t forget it...lol....
Have fun
Soup.
We have a cabin booked both ways. Outside cabin for going over during the day. Inside cabin for return trip at night.
He says on the return trip fill up with fuel on Haida Gwaii because 99% of the people that get off the ferry in Rupert will head to the closest gas stations, which usually mean line ups. It will cost a few more bucks, but like my buddy said once you hit Rupert your on the Hwy with very little traffic.
He also says the return trip at night so you can get a good rest, a hot shower in the morning and a bit to eat before the ship even docks.
He has us traveling to Morsby island first camp there and then head back over to Graham Island. His family are from Skidigate on the north island and he has spent more time there than on Morsby Island.
There are some campgrounds on both islands. He says that camping in the BCFSRS are what most people do with smaller rigs like truck and campers. But not always, there are some great BCFSRS that a huge rig will fit in. The two main spots on South Moresby are Morsby camp and Gray Bay.
On Graham Island the one we are going excited about being at is Rennel Sound BCFSRS campground. Now this campground is over on the western side of Graham island and the last few thousand ft are very steep. Buddy said make sure you have plenty of food, because if it rains.... you may have an issue getting back up that hill, it’s a 24% grade. This area and campground are the only ones assessable on the west coast of Haida Gwaii. Best crab fishing is on Graham Island on North beach and South beach. He says you have to have a salt water fishing lisence and make sure you read the regs. There are a couple places that sell and or rent nets, but he couldn’t remeber their names. Food is a little more expensive and the food trucks come across from Rupert on Wednesday, but he says it’s all fresh stuff just like at home, there just maybe a smaller selection.
We also bought a Backroad Mapbooks’ BC waterproof map for Haida Gwaii, which can be found on Amazon.ca or like I do I buy them from from BRMB ( backroadmapbook.com) I haven’t found a map with as much detail as the BRMB map of Haidi Gwaii. Last point... as your from VI you most likely have rain gear.... he says don’t forget it...lol....
Have fun
Soup.
