Getting around the Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands is always a bit of an adventure! While there is no public bus system, there are several taxi and car rental companies, and Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte island residents are generally very helpful in providing assistance and direction.
Here we list the transportation options on the south island (Moresby Island), the north island (Graham Island) and the ferry schedule between the two islands.
MORESBY ISLAND (Sandspit, Alliford Bay)
Sandspit Taxi
250-637-5655
Provides service in and around Sandspit as well as transportation between Sandspit and Alliford Bay (where you catch the ferry over to Graham Island).
Budget Car and Truck Rentals
250-637-5688 or 250-637-5747
Their office is located at the Sandspit airport.
GRAHAM ISLAND (Queen Charlotte, Skidegate, Skidegate Landing)
Eagle Transit Ltd.
250-559-4461
Provides service between Graham Island (Queen Charlotte, Skidegate) and Moresby Island (Sandspit airport). Check with them about scheduling transportation to northern Graham Island (Tlell, Port Clements, Masset, Tow Hill). Note: They prefer cash and they charge $25-35 Cdn.
Golden Raven Taxi
250-559-8622
Provides service throughout Graham Island.
Rustic Car and Truck Rentals
250-559-4641
Their office is located at Charlotte Island Tire in Queen Charlotte.
KWUNA FERRY: Alliford Bay (Moresby Island)-Skidegate Landing (Graham Island)
Alliford Bay: 15km west of Sandspit and the airport. No public transportation but does have a pay phone.
Skidegate Landing: 3km west of SKidegate and 5km east of Queen Charlotte. No public transportation but does have a pay phone.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to sailing.
- Fares: foot passenger ($8.50-$10.00 CDN); vehicle ($20.00-$25.00 CDN). Fares are return. Cash, Visa, Master Card, and American Express are accepted. Debit cards are not accepted.
- Crossing Time: Approximately 25 minutes.
- The sailing schedule can be found here.
CYCLISTS
While we do not have a bike outfitter on the Queen Charlotte Islands, the roads here are ideal for cycling. The one main highway that links all the towns on Graham Island is well-paved and there are very few motorists. A round-trip of Graham Island on bike could take as little as two days and as long as five days. So if you have some time before or after your kayak trip, bring along your cycling gear and extend your adventure!