Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada is situated on the shores of Skidegate Inlet, on the southern end of Graham Island. The small village is home to totem poles, Haida Gwaii arts, First Nation culture, language and history. It is also home to a BC Ferry Terminal connecting Haida Gwaii to Prince Rupert on the BC Mainland.
Activities most enjoyed in Skidegate, BC and the surrounding areas include beachcombing, sea kayaking, bird watching (birding), ocean fishing, wilderness camping, boating, sailing, swimming, hiking, art touring and wildlife touring.
A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing park, lake and trail destinations located in and around Skidegate, British Columbia on Haida Gwaii include the Spirit Lake Trail, Jungle Beach, Halibut Bight Rest Area and Balance Rock.
The most visited sightseeing attractions, art galleries, historical sites and cultural venues in and around Skidegate include the Qay'llnagaay Heritage Centre, Haida Gwaii Museum, Canoe Carving House, Bill Reid's Totem Pole and art galleries.
Travel services important to travelers in and around the community of Skidegate, Haida Gwaii includes accommodations (motels, inns, cottages, bed and breakfast), fishing guides, campgrounds, pub, restaurants, grocery store, gift shops, laundromat, cell service, gas stations, internet and a BC Ferry Terminal. BC Ferry service connects Haida Gwaii to the community of Prince Rupert on the BC Mainland (Inside Passage-Haida Gwaii Schedules) (click for ferry schedule).