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Discover the Ancient Haida Gwaii Village Site of K’uuna
Along the secluded shore of Skedans Bay lies the south-facing historic village site of K’uuna. Briefly known by its English name “Skedans,” it was inhabited until the 1880s.
THE STORY OF THE GOLDEN SPRUCE
For over 300 years, a remarkable Sitka Spruce prospered along the banks of the meandering Yakoun River. Known by the Haida people as Kiid K’iiyas Ancient Tree, the story of its creation had been a sacred part of the culture’s oral history for generations.
The Pesuta Shipwreck Story
At 264 feet long, the Pesuta was an impressive vessel before it met its fate.
The Historic Site of Kaysuun
Kaysuun (also known as Kaisun) was inhabited up until the 1870s. 18 houses once stood here, which supported a population of 329 Haida citizens.
Magical SGang Gwaay
SGang Gwaay boasts the largest collection of Haida totem poles in their original locations, many celebrated as highly regarded works of art.
