Haida Heritage Centre at Qay'llnagaay

Last updated: Sept 2007

Home - Welcome to Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay.
Whats New? - Keep up-to-date about community events and activities in Sea Lion Town.
Vision Statement - Vision Statement of Qay'llnagaay Heritage Centre Society (QHCS). Longhouses commemorate traditional Haida cedar longhouses - capture the reawakening of Haida culture at Kaay Llnagaay, "Sea Lion Town".
Where is Haida Gwaii? - View our colorful map and brief description of Haida Gwaii, known to the Haida as "Islands of the People"; explore our Islands' communities.
How to Get Here - travel by air or BC Ferries to Haida Gwaii from Vancouver or Prince Rupert.
Hours of Operation & Admission Fees - For your visiting enjoyment - an outline of admission fees, visiting hours and tour information for the Heritage Centre and Haida Gwaii Museum.
Longhouses & Services - several houses make up our magnificent Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay - explore our ...

Greeting and Trading House - The Greeting House and Trading House occupy the same facility. Wander in and enjoy the glass architecture of our magnificent House. Visit our retail store (Trading House) and take home a little "something" to remember your visit.
Eating and Performing House - The Eating House and Performing House building contains a cafe and multi-function performing / rental facility. Our Performing House was used for the first time during Premier Gordon Campbell's visit to Haida Gwaii.
Exhibits Gallery & Classrooms - A Temporary Exhibits Gallery houses visiting exhibits and complements the main Exhibits Gallery in the Haida Gwaii Museum. The Temporary Exhibits Gallery occupies one of three classrooms. Gwaii Haanas National Parks Reserve and Haida Heritage Centre will use a classroom for Visitor Orientations; the remaining classroom is slated for education purposes.
Visitors scheduled for the Gwaii Haanas Orientation - please check in at the Gwaii Haanas Field Office adjacent to the parking lot in the upper level of the Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay.
Bill Reid Teaching Centre and Canoe House - Enjoy first-hand the spectacular art form of Bill Reid's war canoe, "Loo Taas." Observe Haida artisans as they work with various media including silver, gold, and wood.
Saving Things House - also known as "Haida Gwaii Museum." This page offers information about the Museum; exhibits information is available in the Museum's sub-menu.
Carving House - this open-walled building will be used to house large poles for our enterprising and talented local artists. A smaller facility called the "carving shed" is used by local artists for smaller projects.

Meeting and Facility Rentals - Two meeting/classrooms and the Performing House are available for your various presentations or celebrations.

Visitor Information - Where to Stay in Queen Charlotte, including other communities on Haida Gwaii:

Where to Stay in Sandspit and Where to Stay in Tlell, Port Clements, the Village of Old Massett, and Masset.
Campgrounds - Popular camp sites, including Naikoon Provincial Park and Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve.
Attractions on Haida Gwaii - Popular attractions listed by community - adventurous travellers will appreciate our rugged hiking trails scattered around Haida Gwaii.
Festivals & Events - Our communities may be small, but we keep busy with annual events. Please, come and join us...

Haida Gwaii Museum - Information about our Haida Gwaii Musuem - visit our Saving Things House in the newly expanded Museum Exhibits Gallery.
Tours and Excursions - Haida Expeditions Guided Tours will be pleased to take you on a saltwater fishing trip, or provide you with cultural and scenic land tours. Haida Heritage Centre tours are covered under Admission Fees.
Links - A comprehensive list linking you to our islands' communities, Associations, tour operators, and travel resources.
Media Releases - An outline of our Heritage Centre partners who have contributed generously to the development of Kaay Llnagaay - known in Haida as "Sea Lion Town".
Fundraising - Information about our funding partners and their generous contributions.
History - Background information about the dream of a Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay through to the construction phase of our magnificent 53,000 square foot multi-complex replica cedar longhouses.
Employment and Local Projects - Outline of Employment Opportunities and Local Projects at Haida Heritage Centre.
Contact Us - Contact information to set up tours of Haida Heritage Centre. Marketing, Haida Gwaii Museum, and Qay'llnagaay Heritage Centre Society contact information is included.
Brochure highlighting your visit to Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay.