Haida Gwaii Tourism: Birthdays and Beaches on Haida Gwaii

Photo Credit: Jenn Dolen

This weekend began quietly enough...my youngest son’s 16th birthday....last minute planning details for a day of fishing in the inlet to celebrate the occasion with his friend Evan...additional planning for a ‘BBQ’ on ‘Picnic Island’...frantic packing of supplies for the day and the birthday event was on...Haida Gwaii style that is!

Photo Credit: Caroline Cournoyer-Galt

The ‘boys’ left the harbour in the skiff by late morning (skiff’s are often the first ‘vehicle’ driven by young men on Haida Gwaii!) and returned much later refreshed and ready for yet more food - a favourite supper and of course, cake.

Photo Credit: Jenn Dolen

The weather forecast for the weekend promised clear skies, sun and warm weather. A visit to the beach was in definitely in order for Mother’s Day.

Photo Credit: Barb Rowsell

It is amazing how relaxing a walk on the beach can be! The many Haida Gwaii beaches differ greatly and can provide hours of tranquil beachcombing time.

Photo Credit: Caroline Cournoyer-Galt

This Sunday's beach walk was during a very low tide which left much of the intertidal life exposed for us to admire.

Photo Credit: Brian Eccles

Sand cushions the weary step while the tide seemingly takes with it, one’s worries and cares. In the past, a trip to the ocean-side was thought of as the equivalent of medicine for the soul – I think I can understand why.