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About Daajing Giids
Daajing Giids is located on the shores of the Skidegate Inlet on the southern end of Haida Gwaii with a population of 943 local residents. Daajing Giids is a community full of art and culture. Gift shops and coffee shops scattered throughout the town display the works of various artists ranging from paintings, woodcarving, pottery, Haida carving, glass work and handmade clothing.
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Activities most enjoyed in Daajing Giids, BC and the surrounding areas include bird watching (birding), ocean fishing, wilderness camping, boating, sailing, swimming, hiking, art touring and wildlife touring.
Hiking in Daajing Giids
To the village’s eastern end, hikers can access Regier Lake Trail via Forestry Hill. The trail leads you up the slopes behind Daajing Giids to Regier Lake. A little farther west, Gore Brook Trail | NansGa Gandlaay K’yuu covers easier ground, looping behind the village. You will find a trailhead at the top of 8 street. The trail exits behind “The Fishbowl”, a cul-de-sac a little farther west. You can also walk through old-growth forests at Crabapple Creek Trail | Kaahlgwa Gandlaay K’yuu.
Daajing Giids Visitor Centre
Housed inside a longhouse-inspired building, guests will find interactive displays, including a touch-tank, saltwater aquarium, two artisan galleries filled with inspiring work by local Haida Gwaii artists and crafters and a delightful gift shop filled with items to take home to friends and family to commemorate your visit to Haida Gwaii.
Haida Gwaii Hospital
Haida Gwaii Hospital is a eight acute bed facility and eight long-term care beds that serves the local population and residents of surrounding villages. Daajing Giid is also home to the Haida Gwaii Cancer Care Clinic. Services include general practice and basic emergency, minor surgery, stabilization of trauma and critically ill patients, midwifery, alcohol and drug counselling, public health and social work services.
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