vendredi 29 mai 2015

Disappear To Another World When You Experience Adventures At A Haida Gwaii Lodge

By Ericka Marsh


When the pressures of work and daily life grind you down, you simply want to disappear to someplace magical. When your spirit craves an adventure, and you want to have a wonderful place to stay while you learn to feel alive again, there is a place waiting for you. A remote, yet accessible archipelago sits just west of British Columbia. It is surrounded by Pacific Ocean on the west and Hecate Strait toward the east. It is a rugged place, but its shorelines have lured the best fishermen, artists and explorers for hundreds of years.

There are comfortable lodgings available once you have arrived among the islands. You will need to fly or take a ferry from Prince Rupert or Vancouver. These are the major gateways to visit, but there are also many marinas that cater to vessels owned privately. One highly popular vacation includes staying at a local haida gwaii lodge where every necessity and amenity is provided before your arrival. Many of these attract sports fishermen who will try their hand at reeling in some of the most delicious salmon anywhere. It is common for the lodges to have someone who is skilled to prepare the catch of the day for dinner that night.

As a prime location for sports fishermen and their activities, area lodges specialize in fly in adventures. Once reservations for any group are confirmed, the next step for sportsmen is to simply arrive and check in to their accommodations. All of the clothing, equipment, fishing boats, meals and entertainment are completely set to go. Days are spent reeling in salmon and local fish, while evenings are filled with great, locally sourced food, often caught that day, and good company.

To explore the Haida culture, many visitors spend time with local artists. They travel there to study the ancient carvings and paintings iconic to The People. Part of the artistry is intertwined with stories passed down the centuries with oral tradition. Animals and birds native to the area play a part in what the Haida tell their children and grandchildren about their origins.

Scientists think this land is filled with organisms that benefit from its volcanic waters. Naturalists come to see the wide diversity of organisms that exist there. It is thought that the extravagant variety was spared from the cold of the Ice Age, which explains why so many birds and animals that currently live on the mainland also live there.

Once ruled by Great Britain, and named Queen Charlotte's Islands, the historic architecture in the main towns reflects that heritage. But there is also a presence that has always remained for the People, with dwellings in the distinctive Haida style everywhere. The cultures simply are both embraced, and guests who come to stay in lodges here can enjoy experiencing the coexistence of both.

For photographers, there is visual adventure beyond imagination. The pristine and rocky shorelines are equally as photogenic as the formal British architecture of previous eras. A local stay allows easy access to walks along beaches and through forests, with plenty of photo worthy views everywhere.

Taking lodging on this remote archipelago offers a calm and remote spot to recharge spiritual energy. Adventures of many kinds await those seeking it. Making reservations to spend some time here is one great way to escape the world as you know it, step back in time, and fill yourself with incredible memories.




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