Making your way to Massett

Remote enough to remain pristine, Massett is still easily acccessible via air and sea. In addition to charter boat service, the provincial government's B.C. Ferries service links Haida Gwaii to Prince Rupert. There is also an airport at Massett for charter flights and Pacific Coastal Airlines. Float plane companies also offer seaplane flights into Massett.

Massett is the largest village in Haida Gwaii, with approximately 1,000 full-time residents. It is located on the north tip of Graham Island, the largest island in the archipelago.

Travel options

Air

From the main terminal at Vancouver International Airport, you can fly via Air Canada to Sandspit Airport. From the airport, you take a 20-minute ferry ride aboard the Kwuna, followed by a two hour drive to Masset. Vehicles can be rented in Sandspit and there is also an airport shuttle.

From the south terminal at Vancouver International Airport, you can fly via Pacific Coastal Airlines directly to Masset.

From Prince Rupert, you can fly directly to Masset or Sandspit via North Pacific Seaplanes. Vehicles can be rented in Masset and Sandspit. Taxis are available at the Massett and Sandspit airports.

Sea

From Prince Rupert, you can take a B.C. Ferry to Skidegate. Although the ferry trip is six hours, it is the most affordable way to bring your own vehicle or RV. From Skidegate, Massett is a 90-minute drive north on a well-paved, scenic highway. Reservations made well in advance are recommended for ferry travellers wanting to bring vehicles on board, as space is at a premium between June and September.

Reservations are usually not required for foot passengers. Bus service between island communities is provided by Eagle Transit.

Vehicle

You can enjoy more of British Columbia's varied landscapes and natural beauty by driving to Prince Rupert. Located on the far northern coast of B.C., Prince Rupert is:

• 939 miles or 1502 kilometers from Vancouver;
• 914 miles or 1461 kilometers from Edmonton;
• 946 miles or 1513 kilometers from Calgary; and
• 1010 miles or 1616 kilometers from Seattle

Once in Prince Rupert, you can continue your journey to Masset by B.C. Ferries, bringing your vehicle to explore the islands, or park your vehicle in Prince Rupert and take a seaplane or airplane.