FOOD, ACCOMMODATION & GETTING HERE
Planning to join us in Sandspit? Here’s some useful information to help you make the most of your visit.

 

FOOD

At the Festival
Food will be available at the Community Hall during the Festival. You can usually find coffee, tea, and baked goods made by local creators inside the hall.

We also typically have a food vendor outside the Community Hall, often a food truck, serving a more substantial and hearty lunch.

Eating in Sandspit
Local restaurants are generally open during the Festival and offer another opportunity to enjoy the flavours of the community.

A few local options include:

• Shingle Bay Bistro

• Beaches Restaurant at Northern Shores Lodge

• Hekate's Retreat Clubhouse at the golf course

• Raincoast Breads

For current hours and dining options, we recommend checking online before your visit, as opening hours can vary.

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ACCOMMODATION

If you're travelling to Sandspit and plan to stay overnight, we strongly recommend booking your accommodation well in advance. There are several lodges, B&Bs, guesthouses, cabins, and camping options in the community, but availability can be limited.

If you're a local, now might be the time to call your friends and see if anyone has a spare room!

Some accommodation options include:

• Seaport B&B

• Bayview Garden Guesthouse

• Northern Shores Lodge

• Moresby Island Guesthouse

• Hekate's Retreat

• Otter Island Cottage

• Sunrise Cabin

• Maada's Nes

 

For the most current availability and contact information, we recommend searching online or contacting accommodations directly.

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GETTING AROUND

There is no public transit system on Moresby Island, so please plan your transportation in advance.

A shuttle service operates between Queen Charlotte and Sandspit Airport through Gwaii Taxi & Tours. Contact them directly for current schedules and availability.

Carpooling
We encourage visitors to carpool whenever possible. It’s a great way to reduce the number of vehicles on the road and connect with other Festival-goers.

Cycling
For the adventurous, cycling is also an option. The ferry landing is approximately 15 km from the Festival venue, roughly an hour by bike depending on conditions and your pace. The route follows a scenic and generally quiet road.

By Boat
You can also arrive by water! Visitors travelling by boat may be able to moor at the Sandspit Marina.

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ABOUT K'IL KUN/SANDSPIT

Sandspit, also known as K'il Kun or K'il Llnagaay, is the only community on Moresby Island and the smallest community on Haida Gwaii, with fewer than 250 residents.

Located on a narrow sandy spit extending into the ocean, Sandspit is a quiet and welcoming community surrounded by beaches, forests, waterways, and spectacular coastal scenery. The community has two main beaches—one facing northwest and the other southeast.

Sandspit is also home to the archipelago's main airport, with year-round Air Canada flights connecting the community with Vancouver.

A Community with a Long History
Sandspit's modern history is closely tied to the logging industry, and the community was once considerably larger.

Today, Sandspit is perhaps best known for its community events, including Logger Sports Day, which has been held every summer for more than 50 years, and the Coho Derby, held each fall in the Copper Bay area.

Explore the Outdoors
There are several trails and outdoor destinations accessible from Sandspit.

The Dover Trail is a particularly popular option. This approximately 2–3 hour loop passes through old-growth forest and lies within a conservancy area. The trailhead is located right at the edge of town, making it easy to access, although some sections can be challenging depending on conditions and experience.

There are also numerous trails and places to explore around Onward Point.

For current information about trails, attractions, road conditions, and things to do on Moresby Island, stop by the Sandspit Visitor Centre, located inside the airport terminal.

Beyond Sandspit
An unpaved loop road extends from the community toward some of Moresby Island's more remote and scenic areas, including Gray Bay, Mosquito Lake, Skidegate Lake, and the Moresby Camp area.

Moresby Camp is an important departure point for many visitors heading into Gwaii Haanas, the National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site that protects the southern third of the Haida Gwaii archipelago.

Whether you're here for the Festival, staying for a few days, or exploring further afield, we hope you'll take some time to discover Sandspit and the remarkable landscapes surrounding it.