Haida Heritage Centre is an impressive 53,000 square foot complex modeled after traditional Haida cedar long houses.  Modern elements of the glass Welcome House and building links accentuate the traditional Haida design form.   Highlighting the Haida Heritage Centre are six frontal poles representing each of the Skidegate Clans.

The following facilities and services, referred to as "Houses" are available at the Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay - "Sea Lion Town":

Gift Shop – Trading House (Gina Daawhlgahl Naay)   The Gift Shop is openduring the Centre's operating hours and features Haida art, jewellery, books and artwork and crafts by local artists.

Exhibitions Gallery.   The temporary Exhibits Gallery features works by contemporary artists, as well as traveling exhibitions and shows.

Cafe – Eating House (Ga Taa Naay).   Traditional Haida meals as well as conventional family fare will be available in the restaurant/cafe. Box lunches and snacks can also be purchased. Just a reminder that food and drinks are only permitted in the cafe or outside picnic areas.  Smoking is also not permitted in the Centre.  Menus will be posted on our website as soon as the Cafe is operational.

Facility Rentals – Performing House / Lecture Hall.   There are meeting and function rooms available for rent: host your meetings, banquets, and special events.   An indoor amphitheatre in the Performing House is available for special performances, presentations and seminars.

Parking.   Free parking is available adjacent to the Centre.

Handicapped Access.   Physically challenged visitors will have no problem accessing the Centre, as there are ramps and washrooms for the disabled.

Tours and Excursions – Haida Expeditions Ltd.  This business is also operated by the Skidegate Band and offers a variety of local tours and excursions (listed below).

For more information call 1-877-262-9929 or (250) 559-0061, or visit
www.haidaexpeditions.com or email haidaexpeditions@skidegate.ca

• Fully guided saltwater fishing trips
• Gwaii Haanas tours
• Cultural / scenic land tours
• Custom tours also available.