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Masset Sound

Skaga Point

Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary

Harrison Point

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Walking tour of

Masset

Legend Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary

The Nature Centre at Delkatla

Seaplane Spit

Masset Bridge

St. Paul’s Church/Parish Hall

Government Dock

Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum

Suggested Walking Tour Route

Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary

To Port Clements, Tlell, Skidegate, Queen

Charlotte City

To: Old Massett (1 km)

To: Tow Hill Community

Hidden Island Resort

Masset Airport

Masset Grocery

Bud’s Takeout, Sunrise Cafe, Pearl’s Chinese Restaurant, The Ground

Coffeehouse, Mile Zero Pub

Atwell’s Family

Grocery, Schooner Store

RCMP

The Nature Centre at Delkatla

Masset Cemetery

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre

DelmasCo-op

Tahayghen Elementary School

Tourist Info Centre

Coin Car Wash

Small Craft

Harbour, Sport

Fishing Marina

Sea Plane

Spit

Howard Phillips Community Hall

& Playground

Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum

Tlaga Gaawtlaas Subdivison

GMD Secondary School

HomeHardware

Government Dock

Stepping Stones Trail (Dike Road)

Simpson Trail

Haida Raven Gallery

Village Office

Sani-Station

The Village of Masset is the oldest and largest of the islands municipalities and it located at the north end of Graham Island. It’s a small fishing village and was incorporated in 1961. It is Mile “0” of Highway 16. People from all over the world come to visit the pristine beaches and walk the trails in and around Masset. Hiking trails, bird watching and access to the rich fishing grounds of Dixon Entrance are just a few of the reasons to visit. It has its own airport with regularly scheduled flight to the mainland.

We hope you enjoyed your stay here and come back soon!

Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary was deeded to the Village of Masset to be used as a wildlife sanctuary back in the early 1970’s and is owned and maintained by the municipality. It has three readily accessible viewing towers, a loop walk which goes along Tow Hill Road, down Cemetery Road and back to town - across the Stepping Stones Trail (Dike Road). Sandhill Cranes are seen there in summer and many migrant birds spend the winter there. Off Cemetery Road follow the Simpson Trail, which leads to the Simpson Tower. At the end of the road lies Masset Cemetery, one of the most peaceful cemeteries in the world, with moss-covered trees and a new Lych-gate entrance. Walk (don’t drive - soft sand) to the beach from there. On a clear day you can see Alaska!

Welcome toMasset www.massetbc.ca

Police • 250-626-3991Ambulance • 1-888-461-9911Volunteer Fire Department • 250-626-5511Masset Medical Clinic • 250-626-4702

Emergency Services

Accommodation

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Gateway to the North

Photo credit: Ian Gould

For more local information, visit:

With Many Thanks: massetbc.ca, gohaidgwaii.ca, Kathleen Dalzell, Marilyn Bliss, Margo Hearne

Photo credit: Ian Gould

Photo credit: Ian Gould

Alder Lodge • 250-626-5299Alec’s Place • 250-626-3738Boat House on Delkatla 626-3237Cedar Lodge • 250-626-5599Chinook Lodge • 877-244-6665Christie St Cabins • 250-626-3628

Copper Beech House • 1-855-626-5441Dogwood Lodge • 250-626-3554Eagle Feast House • 1-877-485-7572Eagle View House • 250-557-2415Engelhard’s Oceanview Lodge • 250-626-3388

Village Office: 250-626-3995

The Nature Centre at DelkatlaThe Nature Centre at Delkatla is owned and operated by volunteers of Delkatla Sanctuary Society, a non-profit Society and Registered Charity. It opened in September 2002. A wheelchair accessible viewing tower is right beside the building and the Centre showcases the natural history of the islands with many bird and plant displays. It hosts a number of art shows and has the islands’ only diorama. Watch the birds of Delkatla from inside the building on a rainy day or purchase cards, t-shirts and books there during your trip to Masset.

Seaplane SpitConstructed when Masset Harbour was first dredged in the 1960’s. Currently, seaplanes from Prince Rupert land there. On the east side is the parking lot for the Masset Marina, built in 2005, and the west side has a narrow path given to the town for a park and a small picnic site by the Provincial government.

Masset BridgeThe causeway was originally built in 1964 when the Department of National Defence expanded its living quarters within the Village. As a result, tidal flooding to the Delkatla Sanctuary was blocked. After 30 years, active supporters of the Sanctuary raised $1 million to build a small, 100 ft. bridge. The new bridge was completed in February 1994 and, after a 30 year impoundment, tidal waters returned into Delkatla again.

St. Paul Church/Parish HallSt. Paul’s Anglican Church held its first Service in 1909 and the church was built in 1912, is one of the oldest buildings on island. It was built by volunteers and regular services are still held there. St. Paul’s Parish Hall, next door, or “the Green Church” was built by the military on October 15, 1978 and used as an inter-denominational church until it was de-consecrated on November 17, 1996. The building, built on Church land, was given to St. Paul’s for use as a Parish Hall. It now contains St. Paul’s Thrift Ship which is open on Thursdays from 3-6 PM and Saturdays from 10-1 PM. Pick up some wonderful bargains, meet the local people and enjoy a cup of coffee at the “Thrift” while in Masset.

Government DockThe Government Dock, once used by the “Northland Prince” - which plied the route between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii - delivering groceries, hardware and other necessities to the islands before BC Ferries began the run to Skidegate. The Dock burned down in the early 1980’s but was rebuilt almost immediately and is now used as a tie-up for large boats and as a fuel distribution station for diesel and home heating fuel. A good place to watch Masset Inlet, swift tides and abundant sea life, including seals and birds.

Dixon Entrance Maritime MuseumDixon Entrance Maritime Museum is housed a historical building that overlooks Masset Inlet. Built in 1914 and operated as the Masset Red Cross Hospital, it is now owned by Village of Masset and operated by the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum Society as non-profit Society and Registered Charity. The Museum opened to the public in 2001. The focus of the museum is on Masset’s maritime and settlement history, featuring exhibits of Masset and Old Massett’s fishing fleets and shipbuilders, as well as the numerous clam and crab canneries. The museum captures the history of the thriving north-end communities in a time of abundance and hardship. The museum displays include photographs and documentation from the turn of the century featuring medical pioneers, Union Steamships as the mode of transportation, pioneer life and military history. The Museum also hosts art shows, sells artwork and cards.

Escott Lodge • 250-626-5555Hemlock Lodge • 250-626-5268Hidden Island RV Park • 250-626-5286Masset House • 1-800-688-8959Naden Lodge 626-3322Northwind Lodge • 1-877-626-5599