Why Moresby Island
Moresby Island, also known by its traditional Haida name Gwaii Haanas, is a substantial landmass spanning over 2,900 square kilometers within the Haida Gwaii archipelago in British Columbia, Canada. It ranks as the 30th largest island in the country and the 170th largest globally. Positioned in the southern portion of the island chain, it sits directly across the narrow Skidegate Channel from Graham Island, the archipelago's northern primary landmass.
The region's heritage is deeply tied to its Indigenous name, Gwaii Haanas, which also designates the surrounding Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. European cartography named the island after Rear Admiral Fairfax Moresby of the British Royal Navy. Historically, the area is located in a seismically active zone, having served as the epicenter for a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in late October 2012.
Geography and climate heavily influence the island's character. Situated in the Pacific Northwest, Moresby Island features an oceanic climate characterized by mild temperatures year-round that are notably warm for its northern latitude. The cooler months typically bring a pronounced rainy season to the area.
Human settlement on Moresby Island is extremely sparse. The broader electoral district encompasses Moresby alongside surrounding islets, recording a total population of just over 300 residents. Nearly the entire population resides in Sandspit, an unincorporated community positioned on the northeastern corner of the island. Sandspit serves as the primary entry point and practical base for travelers, housing the local airport that connects the island to wider transit networks.
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