Haida Gwaii is not as isolated as its location would suggest. Both Pacific Coastal Airlines and Air Canada fly daily to the Islands from Vancouver. Air Canada landing in Sandspit on Moresby Island and Pacific Coastal Flying into Masset on Graham Islands' northern shore. Flying is not inexpensive and takes about 2 hours. A shuttle operated by Eagle Transit in Queen Charlotte meets Air Canada flights into Sandspit and provides transportation to the ferry terminal and across Skidegate Inlet. Masset's Airport is a 2 minute drive from the town centre.
Floatplane service is provided by North Pacific Seaplanes daily to Masset from Prince Rupert (40 minutes) and several times a week to Queen Charlotte (1 hour).
The majority of independant travellers to Haida Gwaii arrive through the BC Ferries system. During the summer months Ferries arrive in Skidegate 6 times a week from Prince Rupert and 3 days a week in the winter, if conditions permit. Depending on weather the voyage takes between 6 - 8 hours. Cabins are available for a cost.
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A connecting ferry operates through the Inside Passage between Prince Rupert and Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island and is reccommended to locals and visitors alike for its spectacular scenery and relaxed voyage.
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