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Things to Do
Hiking & trekking
From the pristine Canadian rainforest environment to the ruggedly mountain with snow cover peak of the Kitimat Range, our hiking trail takes in all of the magical attributes unique to the North West Coast of Canada. The majesty of the scenery is breathtaking and the virtually endless array of pursuits on offer will keep you well occupied during your time in this adventurer's paradise.
No matter if you have couple of hours hike to spend in Canadian Pacific Inland Coast or couple of day for trekking you can find an all-encompassing vacation that ensures great memories for years to come. Come with us for Rainforest Hiking journey will immerse you all that the spectacular of the Canadian Pacific Inland Coast.
If you like hiking, you will like Rain Forest Hike - Wathlsto Creek Trail
Canoeing
Paddling the idyllic Ocean Canal of the Canadian Pacific Inland Coast by day and retiring to an evening campfire. Experience Canoe trip through natural hot springs down the cascading waterfalls that embrace the Douglas Channel and Gardner Canal. This area considered to be one of the most scenic destinations in North America. Snow covered mountains with winding passages. Both novice and experienced canoeists will be inspired and challenged by the diverse terrain.
Ocean-Going canoe
Paddle to the past on the beautiful Douglas Chanel as our guides take you back to the time of the Oolichan grease traders. The Ocean Going Canoe also knows as dugout canoe, cedar canoe or West Coast Canoe is the traditional way that Aboriginal people from North West of America uses to travel in their immense territory. Enjoy the stories of this fascinating time in Canada’s history, and be in "the right place at the right time" for viewing the abundant wildlife of the Canadian Pacific Inland Coast. The stability of our 31 ft Ocean Going Canoes make this trip perfect for guests of all ages and abilities.
Coastal Cruise
Our small group sizes provide our guests with a more intimate experience with the best opportunities for wildlife viewing. Our Haisla knowledgeable guide know their territory more than any one. The story and the legend about the place give to the visitor another perspective. Haisla Tourism invites you to incredible sightseeing experience within pristine Pacific Inland Coast where you can and watch whales, see Grizzly bear and the elusive Spirit Bear, sea lion, bald eagle, swan and many other birds.
If you like coastal cruise, you will like Bishop Bay Hotsprings Tour
Lodge
You prefer to enjoy the great outdoors during the day and retire to the comfort of a bed for the night? We have just the trip for you! Haisla Tourism offer a cozy ecofriendly Lodge located next to The Greater Kitlope. Let our knowledgeable guide get you opportunity to discover untouched forests will expose you to the incredible beauty of one of the largest wilderness parks in Canada where comfortable Kowesas Lodge are provided as your accommodations for the night. After a full day of outdoor activity in unique environment let you be treated with fine cuisine, seafood and quaint Lodge for your nights rest.
If you like cozy Lodge, you will like The Kitlope Heritage Conservancy Tour
Hut to Hut
Explore the Haisla Traditional Territory by using Trapline Cabin. These rustic accommodations are disseminating throughout the Haisla Territory. The territory is divided in area use by Pacific Inland Coast inhabitant and call Wawais in Haisla language. Every Wawais provide many natural resources for fishing, hunting and berry picking. The trapline owner takes care of his Wawais to insure its sustainability. Hut to hut activity connect you to history and the Haisla culture. Let our guide show how Haisla manage their resource sustainability over immemorial period of time.
Hotsprings
The Pacific Inland Coast counts numerous natural hotsprings. These hotsprings have been used by the Haisla people for thousands of years. The exceptional water is mineralized but not sulphured. Located in natural setting using rustic but convenience commodity place to change, toilet and picnic table. The water reach 42C (112F) all year long. These all-natural hotspring are perfect place to relax and enjoy unique, pure, temperate rainforest bath with unfogettable scenery.
Bear viewing
Walk the great creeks and rivers with your expert bear viewing guide. If you prefer sit comfortably on the silent boat and watch the surrounding for Black bears, Spirit Bears, Wolves, Otters, Eagles, Swan, and Ravens as they come in search of a salmon dinner. You can also use our bear viewing platform and spent unforgettable time close to the magnificent spectacle offer by Mother Nature.
If you like wildlife viewing, you will like Bear Viewing Tour
Golf
Surrounded as it is by some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the province, the Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club always presents with a true confrontation of nature, weather with a wide range of wildlife including black and grizzly bears, moose, deer, eagles, geese, squirrels and native birds and seabirds. The golf course is located at 15 km from the Kitamaat Village. For further info contact Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club http://www.kitimatgolf.com/index.htm
Traditional Salmon Feast
From time immemorial Haisla Nation live from the generous resources of the sea. Enjoy our Haisla traditionally prepared grilled salmon after your canoe or hiking experience. Experience the unique taste of salmon cooked in traditional way over an open fire.
If you like good food, you will like World Class Expedition in the heart of Haisla Territory
Sea food
Haisla peoples have always lived their lives around the food cycles of the seasons, and the best of current Haisla cuisine is a reflection of this. Try the unique taste of local seafood as crab, prawns, sea urchin or sea cucumber. Enjoy the traditional sea food feast and the unique flavour when cook in traditional way. For a culinary experience that engages all your senses come and share our sea food.
If you like sea food, you will like The Shearwater Hotspring and Jigging Tour or Seamaster's Restaurant
Bannock bread
Try the traditional bread of Canadian Aboriginal people. Bannock also known as Indian bread is generally prepared with white or whole wheat flour or other flour made from roots. The recipe combined and kneaded different ingredient as dried fruits, spices or other flavouring agents and then fried and baked in an oven or cooked on a stick. It’s a perfect treat after exiting outdoor activity.
Pouillas
Traditional hot beverage
Berry picking
Participate at traditional berry picking activities. Among them our knowledgeable guides know where are the best patches of ripe salmon berries, huckleberries, blue berries, etc. These wild fruit cannot be more fresh or tasty as you pick yourself.
Potlatch Dances & Bonfire
For over thousand years, the Haisla and other Pacific Northwest coastal tribes performed dances at their potlatches. Potlatches occurred throughout the year to commemorate births, deaths, the naming of new chiefs, the raising of tote poles or houses, or the acquisition of inheritances. These celebrations could last for weeks and hundreds of people might attend, with many gifts exchanged between families.
Ceremonial masks were worn in traditional dances, with each dance and mask holding certain meanings. The dances referring to the sea kingdom were especially important because the coastal people depended on the ocean for much of their food and livelihood. Different sea kingdom masks were used, including those of killer whales, salmon, seals, sea lions and herring.
Spirit of The Kitlope - Traditional dance group
After the arrival of Europeans in Pacific Inland Coast, many traditional songs and dances, which were used to recount legends at gatherings, were lost. The Haisla Drummers and Dancers Spirit of the Kitlope, guided by community leader like Dolores Pollard, have worked hard in recent years to re-learn the art of drum dancing. The hunting song, the salmon run and the canoe song are three of the drum dances now performed. Some of the movements are representations of fishing and canoeing gestures; another common move features outstretched arms, resembling wings. The drums, made from cedar, deer skin, are played by being rotated and hit on the top, bottom and rim.
Salt water Fishing
The waters off the Canadian Pacific Inland Coast offer one of the most productive fishing grounds with species that include: halibut, river steelhead, lingcod, rockfish, Dungeness crab, and prawns. And of course, the salmon who migrate through this area to their spawning grounds. Our fishing Paradise is large and our fish is big. A trophy fish as chinook salmon can tip the scales up to 35 kg (70 lbs). There are also four other species of salmon that also promise anglers the fight of their fishing lives. Come to live an incredible fishing experience. A must-do for anglers the world over.
If you like fishing, you will like Fishing Paradise in the heart of the Canadian Pacific Inland Coast
Fresh water Fishing
Pacific Inland Coast is truly a sport fishing paradise, with steelhead, chinook, chum and coho salmon all making their way up the many salmon river of this area, not to mention the feisty resident population of cutthroat trout. The spring run of steelhead peaks in early May, and continues to the middle of the month, chinook start arriving in late May, providing anglers with memorable battles through June and the first part of July. Chum arrive in late July and August, with coho providing the fight in late August and the beginning of September. Fishing in British Columbia.
Sea kayak
Hialsa Tourism offers an incredible paddling experience in Gilttoyees, the most scenic sheltered bodies of water in Northern BC. The Foch – Gilttoyees BC Park protects a regionally significant estuary complex at the north end of the Gilttoyees Inlet. The area is also an interesting spot to observe Grizzly bear, black bear, mountain goat, moose, dear and many birds.
Knowledgeable Haisla guide escort you to this unique paddling adventure. To make sure to miss nothing, let us offer a paddling experience with sea kayak or canoe in Foch-Gilttoyees. In this tour, we will discover how Haisla used their territory for sustainability over time. Let spend night or more in Haisla Traditional trapline cabin. Fishing, Hot springs, Hiking, Paddling, sea food and traditional Aboriginal treats are waiting for you!
Rafting
White water rafting on the Kitimat River with friends. This fun half day trip is one of a kind, personal experiences that everyone should do once. Professional guides, an exceptional river and pristine environment this appealing all combine to leave you with a high quality trip of a lifetime. This is a float trips for the whole family, is perfect for enjoyment of the wilderness. For sure you find that so breathtaking.
Mountain biking
Welcome to mountain biking bliss - the diverse terrain is tailor-made for all levels of riders. The Onion Lakes cross-country ski trails, north of Kitimat on Hwy 37, provide great biking in the summer months, with 23 km of trails to choose from.
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