Graham Island () is the largest island in the
Haida Gwaii archipelago (previously known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), lying off the mainland coast of
British Columbia, Canada.
It is separated by the narrow
Skidegate Channel
Skidegate Channel is a strait
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from the other principal island of the group to the south,
Moresby Island (''T'aaxwii X̱aaydag̱a Gwaay.yaay linag̱waay'' in the language of the
Haida people
Haida (, hai, X̱aayda, , , ) are an indigenous group who have traditionally occupied , an archipelago just off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, for at least 12,500 years.
The Haida are known for their craftsmanship, trading skills, and ...
). It has a population of 3,858 (2016 census), an area of , and is the
101st largest island in the world and
Canada's 22nd largest island.
Graham Island was named in 1853 by
James Charles Prevost, commander of HMS ''Virago'', for
Sir James Graham, 2nd Baronet, who was
First Lord of the Admiralty at the time.
Communities
*
Daajing Giids (formerly known as ''Queen Charlotte City'')
*
Juskatla
*
Masset
*
Old Massett
*
Port Clements
*
Skidegate
*
Tlell
Attractions
*
Naikoon Provincial Park
*
North Beach
*
Kano Inlet
See also
*
List of islands of British Columbia
This is a list of islands of British Columbia.
South Coast
Vancouver Island
*Vancouver Island
Gulf of Georgia
Gulf Islands
=Southern Gulf Islands=
* Brethour Island
* Cabbage Island
* Curlew Island
*De Courcy Islands
**Mudge Island
**Link ...
References
Sea islands, Natural Resources Canada Atlas of Canada
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