Exploring Haida Gwaii takes a lot of time, especially if you want to see both islands. My first two weeks were spend on Graham Island, which is beautiful, but Moresby Island was even better than I had expected. There is a small ferry that will take you from Graham Island to Moresby, and right away you are greeted with some beauty and history. South island is full of history, and is also the location of Gwaii Haanas National Park. There is a small section of paved road, and the rest of the islands are only accessible via boat or old logging roads. We explored a small amount along the network of logging roads, but the real treat came once the boat was in the water.
Leaving from Moresby Camp, which is the site of an old town and logging camp, the banks of each channel are littered with old towns, camps and canneries. We had a couple of days exploring the channels here, and barely scratched the surface of what is left to find. You can only enter the national park if you have a permit, but we found lots of beauty without any issue. Going through Louise Narrows is a real treat, and also gives access to a whole new area of exploration.
Looking at the satellite map, I was able to identify what looked to be an old town site. Once pulling the boat onto land, it was obvious almost immediately that there was in fact at some time in this location. There was little left for actual structures, but paved roads, gardens, rock structures and town infrastructure were abundant all throughout the location. After speaking with some locals, I have learned that it was in fact a logging camp, but incredibly well established. There were families, businesses, a school and even a recreation complex with a pool. I have seen a few photos provided by locals, but unfortunately there is little to find online.

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