Ocean Sound Kayaking

07/11/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/3yp8QD8aNGVbqxUN/

06/20/2024

Part Two:

In the winter of 2018, a hurricane force windstorm event blew down over a hundred trees at SG̱ang Gwaay Llnagaay, a Haida Heritage Site, National Historic Site, and UNESCO World Heritage Site located along the remote southwest coast of Gwaii Haanas.

Here is the second video release of what was discovered.

In August 2021, a team of Gwaii Haanas staff, Parks Canada archaeologists, and Haida Gwaii Museum experts went to work on SG̱ang Gwaay after artifacts had be...

06/20/2024

Part One:

In the winter of 2018, a hurricane force windstorm event blew down over a hundred trees at SG̱ang Gwaay Llnagaay, a Haida Heritage Site, National Historic Site, and UNESCO World Heritage Site located along the remote southwest coast of Gwaii Haanas.

Here is the first video release of what was discovered.

In 2018, a hurricane force windstorm revealed long-hidden artifacts at SG̱ang Gwaay. The storm upended massive tree roots that exposed ancient longhouse floo...

06/20/2024

A must watch video for those travelling to Gwaii Haanas this summer.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/KPn2kQkUTjUHbp5K/

04/15/2024

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-haida-gwaii-title-agreement-1.7173601

The B.C. government and the Council of the Haida Nation have signed an agreement officially recognizing Haida Gwaii's Aboriginal title, more than two decades after the nation launched a legal action seeking formal recognition.

03/19/2024

Sea Otters in Haida Gwaii

As the sea otter begins its long-overdue return to Haida Gwaii, careful plans are being laid to welcome them — and to preserve a prosperous shellfish harvest

03/13/2024

Nathan Slater - Ocean Sound Kayaking lead guide - will be presenting his 3500 km journey to Alaska on March 21st, at the Valhalla Pure in Squamish.

From April 16th to September 1st, 2023, Nathan Slater and Sanesh Iyer paddled a pair of sea kayaks from Victoria, BC to Yakutat, Alaska, covering a distance of 1935 nautical miles (3500km). Their journey led them through remote communities, abandoned industrial towns, natural hot springs, and to the base of North America’s largest tidewater glacier.

Partnering with BCMT, Nathan is presenting the trip highlights (and lowlights!) live at Valhalla Pure Outfitters - Squamish March 21st from 6:30-8:00pm. Tickets and more information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/935746644877890?ref=newsfeed

If you're not in Squamish, don't fret! BCMT is hosting Nathan at our cross club meeting on Zoom — April 2nd at 7:00pm. RSVP on our site: https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/event/all-members-cross-club-meeting/

03/05/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZZYMVvZwLQ

A look at impacts from Lyell Island and how the Haida Nation are bringing back balance to natural resource management and future challenges.

01/23/2024

Happy Anniversary...

2024, will be Ocean Sound Kayaking 35th season of offering kayak tours on Haida Gwaii.

With our 2024 season almost sold out we have extended our Anniversary Pricing into our 2025 tours for you to enjoy.

The OSK team looks forward to sharing the many cultural treasures and natural wonders that Haida Gwaii has to offer with you.

www.oceansoundkayaking.com

04/30/2023

The Council of Haida Nation, just released this incredible production on SGang Gwaay.

In August 2021, a team of Gwaii Haanas staff, Parks Canada archaeologists, and Haida Gwaii Museum experts went to work on SG̱ang Gwaay after artifacts had be...

04/06/2023

SGang Gwaay, one of my favorite places on Hiada Gwaii.

Strengthening the land and people in a changing climate

11/18/2022

The new Sandspit townie arrived today :)

05/17/2022

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/daajing-giids-queen-charlotte-renamed-1.6456473

Queen Charlotte village council has voted unanimously to change the name of the community to Daajing Giids, the traditional Haida name for the area.

05/11/2022

In 2018, UNESCO World Heritage site SG̱ang Gwaay was hit heavily by a hurricane force windstorm. Find out how archaeologists and knowledge holders were able to find ground-breaking opportunities out of the tragic storm damage.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=705169390670086&ref=sharing

02/12/2022

Ah Haida Gwaii...

"Sunrise from the Dunes" This is a very recent photo. I think it is a remarkable photo for both what it shows and what it doesn't show. It is a nice view of the sun breaking over the horizon in from of Cape Chroustcheff. It shows nicely how the sand has been washed up into the dune grasses. This is the type of view my family and I have been enjoying and photographing for over 33 years. But even more importantly I think is what it doesn't show: The tall bright red survey stakes that are spread out all along the dunes or any of the construction that is proposed to take place on the beautiful stretch of foreshore. I sure hope it will be protected for the benefit of all Islanders.

I have been working on my web page photo gallery with many updated photos. Please have a look at: laurastruenorth.com

01/29/2022

Repost, because it's perfect.. ☀️

📸 : Amy Clarkson

Haida Gwaii is now welcoming fully vaccinated visitors. We respectfully ask visitors to sign the prior to arrival, and educate themselves about how to visit responsibly.

01/28/2022

Take a virtual tour of SGang Gwaay - UNESCO World Heritage Site. https://www.google.ca/maps/@52.0985508,-131.2163972,2a,75y,280.32h,99.77t,3.44r/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sRxCuIMyWw8O3bLy0ReSGvA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

01/06/2022

Ḵ’uuna Llnagaay is one of my favorite places on Haida Gwaii...

This village site is often visited on our kayak tours.
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Ḵ’uuna Llnagaay had up to 30 longhouses, 22 frontal poles, 18 single mortuary poles, 3 double mortuary poles, 5 memorial poles, and 5 mortuary figures. You can still see the remains of this ancient village along the shores of Gwaii Haanas.

12/24/2021

12/24/2021