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Does BC Ferries go to Haida Gwaii?
BC Ferries provides year-round ferry service from Prince Rupert to Skidegate, Haida Gwaii. The trip takes about 8 hours, and reservations are required for both foot-passengers and people with vehicles.
Where does the ferry land on Haida Gwaii?
Skidegate terminal on Haida Gwaii is located on the south coast of Graham Island. Sailings departing from Skidegate provide service to Alliford Bay (Moresby Island, Haida Gwaii) and Prince Rupert on BC’s North Coast. With a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 90 to 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
How much is the ferry for Queen Charlotte?
The best way to get from Prince Rupert to Queen Charlotte without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 7m and costs $45 – $180.
How much is the ferry from Prince Rupert to Haida Gwaii?
The Haida Gwaii (Prince Rupert – Skidegate) (Prince Rupert) ferry fare is about $40.30.
Is there a ferry from Prince Rupert to Haida Gwaii?
Prince Rupert to Haida Gwaii BC Ferries operates a scheduled ferry service between Prince Rupert on the mainland across the Hecate Strait to Skidegate in the breathtaking Haida Gwaii islands, formerly called the Queen Charlotte Islands but renamed in December 2009.
What is special about Haida Gwaii?
Known as the Canadian Galápagos for its endemic wildlife, including the ubiquitous Sitka deer visible along the islands’ only main road, this 155-mile-long, torch-shaped archipelago hangs underneath the Alaska panhandle, over 90 nautical miles off British Columbia’s North Coast.
How many days do you need on Haida Gwaii?
Kayak tours through Gwaii Haanas usually last from 3 to 10 days. These tours are very popular, sometimes booking up over 6 months to a year in advance, so you need to plan ahead! Gwaii Haanas has some of the best kayaking in the world.
What days do seniors ride free on BC Ferries?
BC Seniors travel free on select routes1 Monday to Thursday2 with one of these valid IDs:
- BC Services Card.
- BC Driver’s Licence.
- BC Identification Card.
- BC Gold CareCard.
- Birth Certificate (proof of BC residency required)
Can you take a ferry from Prince Rupert to Alaska?
BC Ferries operates year-round auto/passenger ferry service with ferries between Prince Rupert, Port Hardy and Skidegate. Alaska Marine ferries travel up & down the Inside Passage and to the Alaska Peninsula.