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Haida Gwaii - Queen Charlotte Islands and Prince Rupert

This gallery features photos taken around Prince Rupert and the Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte) Islands in British Columbia's North West. The photos are of nature, wildlife, scenic, city, Haida Gwaii art and various other interesting things.
The Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii are a collection of about 150 islands resting on the western edge of the continental shelf. There are two main islands, Graham Island to the north and Moresby Island to the south. About 5,000 people share these islands, most residing on Graham Island in the communities of Queen Charlotte City, Tlell, Port Clements, Masset and the two Haida communities of Skidegate and Old Masset. Sandspit is located on the northeastern tip of Moresby Island. A 20 minute ferry ride and 130 kilometers of pavement connect the two islands and their communities. Each community is unique and collectively they offer a wonderful insight into island living.
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  • Doors and windows at the North Pacific Cannery near Port Edwards
  • Doors and windows at the North Pacific Cannery near Port Edwards
  • Doors and windows at the North Pacific Cannery near Port Edwards
  • North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, Port Edward: A popular attraction when visiting the Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada area. A unique fishing village situated on pylons and rustic docks connected by raised wooden boardwalk paths leading to spanning views overlooking Inverness Passage.<br /> <br /> The North Pacific Historic Fishing Village is located 20 minutes from Prince Rupert and only 5 km south of the village of Port Edward, BC. The fishing village is the oldest surviving cannery on the west coast of Canada.
  • North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, Port Edward: A popular attraction when visiting the Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada area. A unique fishing village situated on pylons and rustic docks connected by raised wooden boardwalk paths leading to spanning views overlooking Inverness Passage.<br /> <br /> The North Pacific Historic Fishing Village is located 20 minutes from Prince Rupert and only 5 km south of the village of Port Edward, BC. The fishing village is the oldest surviving cannery on the west coast of Canada.
  • North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, Port Edward: A popular attraction when visiting the Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada area. A unique fishing village situated on pylons and rustic docks connected by raised wooden boardwalk paths leading to spanning views overlooking Inverness Passage.<br /> <br /> The North Pacific Historic Fishing Village is located 20 minutes from Prince Rupert and only 5 km south of the village of Port Edward, BC. The fishing village is the oldest surviving cannery on the west coast of Canada.
  • A rusting old pressure vessel at the North Pacific Cannery near Port Edwards
  • A gear drive at The North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, Port Edwards
  • Prince Rupert - Totem poles are wonderful examples of aboriginal art - the ancient practice of totem carving has been handed down through generations as a way of preserving the history of local native heritage as well as honouring tribal rituals and sacred spirits of people.
  • Prince Rupert - Totem poles are wonderful examples of aboriginal art - the ancient practice of totem carving has been handed down through generations as a way of preserving the history of local native heritage as well as honouring tribal rituals and sacred spirits of people.
  • Prince Rupert - Totem poles are wonderful examples of aboriginal art - the ancient practice of totem carving has been handed down through generations as a way of preserving the history of local native heritage as well as honouring tribal rituals and sacred spirits of people.
  • Prince Rupert - Totem poles are wonderful examples of aboriginal art - the ancient practice of totem carving has been handed down through generations as a way of preserving the history of local native heritage as well as honouring tribal rituals and sacred spirits of people.
  • A face on a totem pole in Prince Rupert, B.C.
  • Prince Rupert - Totem poles are wonderful examples of aboriginal art - the ancient practice of totem carving has been handed down through generations as a way of preserving the history of local native heritage as well as honouring tribal rituals and sacred spirits of people.
  • Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay is an award-winning Aboriginal cultural tourism attraction located in Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) on British Columbia's northwest coast. It is a magnificent 53,000 square foot cedar multi-complex consisting of five contemporary monumental timber longhouses.
  • Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay is an award-winning Aboriginal cultural tourism attraction located in Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) on British Columbia's northwest coast. It is a magnificent 53,000 square foot cedar multi-complex consisting of five contemporary monumental timber longhouses.
  • This photo was taken from the Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay (Skidegate) - a totem pole in the foreground.
  • A small totem pole at Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay
  • Paddles arraged against a wall at Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay
  • The bow of a canoe at haida gwaii,queen charlotte,skidegate,totem pole,haida art,ocean,pacific
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