Masset · Haida Gwaii · Est. 1997
You look up and see an eagle. Across the water, an orca glides into view. Windswept beaches, ancient totems, and the biggest fish you’ve ever seen — all from your own front door.
The home-base idea
QCI Vacation Homes gives you the rare opportunity to live British Columbia’s northern archipelago in the accommodation of your choice — by the day (four-night minimum), the week or the month. Cook your catch on the barbeque, or pick up local clams, scallops, crab, salmon and halibut for a seafood feast in your own kitchen.
Out your front door: the world’s best halibut and salmon fishing, reached in minutes through our exclusive charter service.
Out your back door: a tidal-marsh wildlife sanctuary — a bird watcher’s paradise each spring and fall — and a 20-minute stroll to the north coast beaches.
Next door: the Haida Village of Old Masset, with its totem poles and native artists — and all of Masset’s shops, marina and restaurants steps away.
Ways to stay
Mix them however you like within one stay — house nights, beach camping, nights at anchor. Four-night minimum for the house and trailers; early reservations recommended for June–September.
The Vacation Home
Three bedrooms (a fourth on request), full kitchen, deck and barbeque, home theatre and laundry — steps from Masset’s marina, shops and restaurants.
From $220/night
Luxury RVs
Fifth-wheel trailers, truck-camper combos and a motorhome — generators, awnings and BBQ included, placed where you like, with every 7th night free.
From $250/night
Live-Aboard · the Cuxhaven
A 40-foot fast trawler yacht sleeping four — local trips out of Masset or 7–10 day Inside Passage crossings, with full galley, shower and covered decks.
Trips 1–10 days
Golden hour on the Masset fishing grounds — minutes from the dock.
On the water
World-class salmon and halibut minutes from the dock, guided by Masset Fishing Adventures aboard 24-ft Sea West boats. May–September.
Multi-day fishing and sightseeing aboard the Cuxhaven — a floating lodge for the northern shores of Haida Gwaii.
Self-guided boats available for lease to qualified individuals who want the fishing grounds on their own terms.
Bringing your own boat? Guest moorage in the Village of Masset Marina, usually $1.00/foot/day — reserve early in summer.
The islands
An archipelago of some 140 islands off BC’s northwest coast, served by plane and ferry yet remote enough to keep its wild beauty. In 2005, National Geographic Traveller named Gwaii Haanas National Park the foremost park destination in North America — and for many visitors, the renaissance of Haida culture, one of the richest and most artistically gifted native societies in North America, is the deepest draw of all.
Guided boat, kayak, sailing and overland tours run across the islands — including trips to Ninstints and Gwaii Haanas. Ask Gary for local operators →
Getting here
Pacific Coastal Airlines flies Vancouver → Masset in about 2 hours — and we pick you up at the airport. Shops and restaurants are an easy walk from the house.
Air Canada Jazz to Sandspit, rent a car, take the 20-minute Alliford Bay ferry to Skidegate, then a scenic 1.5-hour drive north to Masset.
Sail from Prince Rupert (~10 h) or Port Hardy (16–24 h) to Skidegate with your own vehicle, then drive 1.5 hours north through the islands.
Rental cars on-island: National in Masset, Budget and Thrifty in Sandspit, Rustic Rentals in Queen Charlotte City and Masset. Or skip the car — everything in Masset is a short walk.
Book your adventure
One call arranges everything — the house, an RV on the beach, nights aboard the Cuxhaven, fishing charters and moorage. Early reservations are strongly recommended for the peak season of June through September.