Stay Informed

Alerts & Safety

Important notices, emergency contacts, and safety information for visitors to Haida Gwaii.

In an Emergency

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Services Police · Fire · Ambulance
1-800-567-8911
RCMP — Non-Emergency Queen Charlotte Detachment
250-559-4421
Visitor Centre General inquiries & local information
250-559-8316
BC Forest Fire Reporting Report a wildfire
1-800-663-5555
BC Search & Rescue Provincial Emergency Program
1-800-663-3456
BC Ambulance — Non-Emergency Medical transport enquiries
1-800-461-9911
BC Poison Control Drug & poison information
1-800-567-8911
Current Conditions

Road & Trail Closures

Closed

Rennel Sound Forestry Service Road

Closed due to slides at km 8.

Estimated opening: Late August
Closed

Spirit Lake Trail

Closed due to bridge repair.

Estimated opening: Unknown
Closed

Charlie Hartie Creek Trail

Closed due to deadfall hazard.

Estimated opening: Unknown
Be Prepared

Safety on Haida Gwaii

Tell Someone Your Plans

Always leave a detailed itinerary with someone not on your trip — trail destination, expected return time, and vehicle description. Check in when you return.

Trail Safety

Trails can be muddy and unmarked in places. Wear waterproof boots, carry a paper map, and be aware that cell service is limited across most of Haida Gwaii.

Weather & Ocean Conditions

Haida Gwaii weather changes fast. Check Environment Canada forecasts before heading out. Ocean swells on exposed beaches can be dangerous — never turn your back on the sea.

Cell Service & Communication

Cell coverage is limited outside of Daajing Giids, Masset, and Sandspit. For backcountry travel, consider a satellite communicator. Download offline maps before leaving town.

Wildlife Awareness

Black bears are present throughout Haida Gwaii. Store food securely, carry bear spray, and make noise on trails. Eagles, ravens, and Sitka blacktail deer are common — observe from a distance.

Road Safety

Many roads outside of town are unpaved and active logging roads have right-of-way rules — yield to loaded trucks, keep headlights on, and drive to conditions. Logging road maps are available at the Visitor Centre.

External Resources

Useful Links

Environment Canada — Haida Gwaii Forecast

Official weather forecasts for the Haida Gwaii region.

BC Wildfire Service — Current Fires Map

Live map of active wildfires and fire bans across BC.

DriveBC — Road Conditions

Road events, closures, and conditions for BC highways.

BC Parks — Trail Reports

Trail conditions and closures in provincial parks.

Emergency Info BC

Provincial emergency alerts and evacuation orders.

Haida Nation

Haida Gwaii governance and cultural protocols for visitors.

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