The Magic of Haida Gwaii

Jessie T* says: This photo captures the very essence of Haida Gwaii and its often ethereal beauty.

Misty Isles by Iain Robert Reid Photography

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Jessie T* says: I had just arrived in Haida Gwaii and was driving to Masset. Around Tlell, the tiny deer started appearing along the roadside. I probably saw thirty over the next 15 minutes. I later found out that such sightings are not uncommon but the memory will always be special to me. Special and, yes, magical.

_DSC4990 "Haida Gwaii" 2012 by Chan Hawkins

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Jessie T* says: Not all the shorelines of Haida Gwaii are beaches. The Pillars showcase the rugged beauty of the West Coast of the islands.

Cox Island, Langara, Haida Gwaii by Stef Olcen

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Jessie T* says: The image of this kelp-adorned orca is magic in its own right. That it was shot in the waters off Haida Gwaii makes it all the more special.

Haida Gwaii Spyhop by Stef Olcen

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Jessie T* says: Knowing that the village that once stood here was abandoned about 130 years ago, many of the residents having succumbed to small pox and other introduced disease, fills me with sadness. However, the poles still stand, a testament to the power and artistry of Haida society.

SGung Gwaay by Benson Hilgemann

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Jessie T* says: The Haida culture is still as vibrant as the red in their capes.

arms open by aManCalledSun

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Jessie T* says: Island lovers delight. Haida Gwaii is an archipelago of some 150 islands.

Island by Benson Hilgemann

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Jessie T* says: The centre celebrates the living culture of the Haida people.

Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay by dorinser

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Jessie T* says: Mountains, islands, ocean, little puffs of low cloud -- these are all themes which dominate the images of Haida Gwaii.

Queen Charlotte by Kevin Ward

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Jessie T* says: In a word... magic...

Half Down by Benson Hilgemann

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Jessie T* says: Silence and tranquility. The moss and tiny foliage plants which blanket everything give a soft roundness and lend an air of mystery.

forest by dorinser

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Jessie T* says: An expanse of sand that goes on farther than the eye can see. At low tide, adventurous and experienced four-wheel drivers can drive all the way to Rose Spit, 22 km away.

North Beach, Tow Hill by Yvonne Avis

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Jessie T* says: This incredible photo gives me the shivers. Rose Spit, seen here, is a narrow strip of sand located at the north-east tip of Graham Island. It is 22 km from any road, accessible only by hiking or driving along the sand of North Beach at low tide.

rose_spitHDR(web) by Simon Corkum

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Jessie T* says: In Haida Gwaii, Old Massett in particular, totems and beautiful longhouses aren't just museum display pieces, they are in use and enjoyed on a daily basis. The longhouse in this photo is in use as a gallery and living area.

IMGD_20120716_079 by muratGu

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Jessie T* says: The Haida are generous about inviting people into their work spaces and letting them watch their work being done.

Kissing Cousins by jason douglas

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Jessie T* says: A giant indeed. These massive Sitka spruce dominate the forests in the inland portions of Haida Gwaii.

Beneath a Giant by Iain Robert Reid Photography

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Jessie T* says: I love the serenity and dream-like mood of this picture. It suits Haida Gwaii.

haida gwaii by dorinser

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Jessie T* says: This photo of two girls proudly showing off their work after cleaning the day's catch makes me smile. The people of Old Massett are incredibly friendly. As you walk around the village, everyone you meet says hello and even those passing in vehicles give a friendly wave.

haida fishermen's daughters by jason douglas

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Jessie T* says: Ravens are plentiful in Haida Gwaii but to capture so many in such a beautiful shot is extraordinary. In addition, the picture is lent an air of mysticism, given that Raven is an important character of much power in Haida legends and, indeed, in the mythology of many cultures.

haida gwaii by dorinser

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Jessie T* says: This is one of 18 poles in the village of Old Massett. As with many Haida totems, Raven and Eagle figure prominently in the carvings. Every Haida is either of the Eagle or Raven clan.

haida gwaii-totem pole by jason douglas

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Jessie T* says: To the Haida, the eagle is a spirit guide. Eagles, like ravens, are abundant in Haida Gwaii and are more often seen alone, high in the sky, than grouped on the ground as in this unique picture.

haida gwaii by jason douglas

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Jessie T* says: Wild and free. My heart always soars when I see an eagle on the wing.

eagle by dorinser

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Jessie T* says: The Pesuta Shipwreck (1928) is one of the iconic images of Haida Gwaii. In part because it shows how wild and unforgiving the place can be, but also because it is a symbol of how the land seems to reclaim abandoned structures and make them part of the landscape.

IMG_0527 by Leanne Johnstone

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Jessie T* says: Nature transforms that which is derelict into fine art.

Going Green - Skidegate Fire Department by Janusz Leszczynski

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