In Skidegate Inlet, Mateo Cariglino and I paddled sea kayaks past oystercatchers, guillemots, Harlequin ducks and even a Steller sea lion. We passed uninhabited islands, steered clear of the ferry that connects Haida Gwaii’s two main islands and made our way back to the village of Daajing Giids by lunch before the grey clouds unleashed a downpour.

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The thing we loved most about Hekate’s Retreat was the central location. Located at the north end of Moresby Island, it served as the perfect basecamp for all our adventures. We drove down to Gray Bay one day for a picnic, joined a fishing charter from the Sandspit marina, and jumped on the BC ferry to explore the rest of Haida Gwaii. So much to explore and so little time. We had three full days, and it wasn’t nearly enough.

“With our tall ship cruises we wanted to promote some of the local cideries and wineries and just create a bit of a different experience. The staff from the winery, or cidery comes on board and guests are treated to a full wine tasting experience and get to taste three different wines or ciders,” said Plater.

Read the full article, published in the Lake Cowichan Gazette.

While most don’t necessarily think of Haida Gwaii as a golf destination, that is soon about to change! The Willows Golf Course at Sandspit has undergone a massive transformation, with upgraded greens, fairways and tee-boxes as well as a renovated Clubhouse and new patio area. The attached article, posted in the Haida Gwaii Trader in August 2021, provides a great summary of the history of the Willows Golf Course.