This group of 140+ islands is only accessible by boat. We took a zodiac tour to see some of them. The Haida lived here for millennia but abandoned their villages 3 generations ago for reasons unknown. Volunteers (watchmen) are caretakers of the sites. We visited a site at one of the largest estuaries in Canada, where all 5 species of salmon come to spawn. Pink salmon were gathering in the estuary while eagles flew overhead.
We were greeted by Reg, a Haida elder who explained the ways of his people: Respect and intimacy with the land, sea and air. GIve, don’t take.
What a special place to connect with nature and the history!👍
(Looks a bit cold on the boat, though)
More beauty than we can imagine.
What an amazing and mysterious place!