Northern Haida Gwaii Visitor Centre
The Northern Haida Gwaii Visitor Centre has all the information you need to know about getting around the Northern parts of Haida Gwaii. The Visitor Centre also features a variety of giftware, souvenir merchandise and locally made jewellery. The staff know all the best spots and can confidently guide you through the northern part of the island. Visitors will leave feeling confident and excited for their adventures ahead. The Visitor Centre promotes and carries information for all parts of Haida Gwaii, including, but not limited to, the North.
The Northern Haida Gwaii Visitor Centre has been operating since 1980 and is managed by the Village of Masset. You can purchase Village of Masset branded merchandise such as t-shirts, ball caps, water bottles and more at the Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre also has WiFi, a public washroom and a telephone.
Meet Manager Brittany Grosse
Meet Manager Brittany Grosse
Brittany loves living on scenic Haida Gwaii and appreciates how easy it is to get around. She likes working in Masset because "everybody knows everybody." Brittany is the manager of the Northern Haida Gwaii Visitor Centre, where she greets tourists and provides helpful guidance on their travel options. She likes that the small town enables for a more intimate connection with both the travelling public and the locals. "You get to know people on a more personal level," Brittany explained. During her days off, she likes to walk around town and enjoys going to the beach. She recommends tourists check out the Blow Hole - an amazing natural rock feature in Naikoon Provincial Park.
Brittany points out that the small businesses in Masset seem to be thriving. She is optimistic about the future of Masset and Haida Gwaii as she has noticed that every year the tourist season seems to be starting earlier and ending later in the season.
