Season calendar
Haida Gwaii & Gwaii Haanas by month
Best months, permit windows and published seasonal conditions in one view. Every band comes from this destination’s verified agency sources — months with nothing published say so.
October
- Autumn · September – October
- Watchmen sites wind down through the fall and Pacific storm systems become more frequent. Shorter weather windows and longer waits on the beach.
Permits
Every visitor needs a Gwaii Haanas reservation and must pay the visitor-use fee. Self-guided visitors book directly with Parks Canada at least five business days ahead; visitors with a licensed operator do it through the operator. Everyone 17 and older must complete the self-guided orientation and score at least 80% on the orientation quiz before entering, and carry both the booking receipt and the orientation certificate. Reservations for the 2026 season opened February 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Current fee amounts and any daily limits are set by Parks Canada — check the reservations and fees page for the figures that apply to your dates.
Source: Gwaii Haanas reservations and fees · verified 2026-09-20
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