Your Choice of Scenic Route: Getting to Masset from the Mainland

Photo by Owen Perry

One of the bonuses of booking a fishing adventure with Escott Sportsfishing is the opportunity to stay on Haida Gwaii, a stunning chain of more than 150 islands along the coast of British Columbia. Escott Lodge is built upon on the shores of Delkatla Inlet in Masset, BC, established on the largest island in the Haida Gwaii: Graham Island.

A global destination for ecotourists, outdoors adventurers, and wildlife enthusiasts, Masset, Graham Island, and the rest of Haida Gwaii are home to stunning landscapes and a rich variety of wildlife—including the mighty salmon.

There are three ways to get to the village of Masset from the mainland:

1. Airplane Visitors leaving from Vancouver can fly direct to Masset Airport (which has a 5,000-foot paved runway) by charter airplane or on one of Pacific Coastal Airlines regularly scheduled flights. The airport is located 3 km from the village centre, with taxis or rental cars available. Another option is to travel from Vancouver via Air Canada to Sandspit Airport, located on the more southerly island of Moresby. Masset is about a three-hour drive north, following a 20-minute ferry ride to jump islands.

Photo by Owen Perry

2. Floatplane For guests arriving from central BC, daily seaplane flights are available from Prince Rupert to Masset with Inland Air Charters. The hour-long flight will not only get you some spectacular views, but will conveniently land you in Masset Harbour.

 3. BC Ferries For those travelling by car or wanting to take the ultimate scenic route, BC Ferries docks in Skidegate, on the southernmost part of Graham Island. There are direct routes from Prince Rupert and connectors from Port Hardy (on Vancouver Island), with both overnight and daytime sailings available. During summer, early booking is advised, as these crossings are often filled to capacity. The drive from Skidegate to Escott’s Haida Gwaii lodge at Masset is just over 100 km.

Haida Gwaii: A Fishing Haven

Photo by Owen Perry

Mother Nature sure has been kind to us when it comes to islands. Canada is proud to have the Haida Gwaii in its territory. The Haida Gwaii is an archipelago composed of over 150 islands and islets; the biggest islands are the Moresby Island and the Graham Island. Escott Sportfishing has its installations in the point most to the north of the Graham Island, offering an easy access to the other islands as well as a great place to fish.

The Haida Gwaii has everything adventurers and sports fishermen crave for. You will be able to experience the rich culture that the Haida tribe marked on the island and the best fishing you have ever done. It is said that the first men to populate America crossed the Bering Strait and landed on this beautiful archipelago. The purity of the land has been left untouched for you to enjoy with us at Escott Sportfishing. Visit our breathtaking landscapes and catch the most beautiful targets these islands can offer. We will show you how easy it is to fish Salmon and Halibut. Fishing is more exciting when you know that you can make a record out of your daily catch, and here at Escott Sportfishing; we take your records seriously. Fishing has become a family thing in the island; people of all ages enjoy having a close encounter with nature in its purest form while tasting what they caught during the day with their effort.

But there is also plenty to do here in the Gwaii! You can be sure your stay will be first class all the way. Nothing but the best is what we offer you every moment of your visit. You can make it your next family vacation, bachelor(ette) party, honeymoon spot or just your weekend getaway with your close friends. Haida Gwaii has everything for you and all those who you decide to take as well.

No matter the activity you would like to do in the Haida Gwaii Islands, make Escott Sportfishing your option number one, we will open for you the doors of a whole new world you didn’t even know could be so beautiful. Browse around our website, http://www.escottsportfishing.com and get familiar with all the options that are in stock for your vacations or weekend getaways. Talk to the experts by calling us and allowing us to show you the way to the best wildlife experience you and your family could ever have.

Photo By Seann Einerssen