Masset is at the northern end of the 150 Islands in the Queen Charlotte chain. It is the largest community on the islands and most of the townspeople make their living from the fishing industry. There are many restaurants and stores for your convenience. Bed & breakfast facilities, lodges and motels provide  visitor accommodation. Local fishermen offer charter services. In the village of Old Massett (Haida) there are many native artists who sell their silver, gold, argillite and wood carvings as well as prints and woven baskets. There are several totem poles located throughout the Village

The Village of Masset, incorporated in 1961, is the oldest and largest of  the Islands' municipalities. It is located  on the shore of Masset Sound on the northern end of the largest island in the archipelago - Graham Island. The community faces northward toward Dixon Entrance and Alaska.

Within the village limits, you'll find a 22-unit RV Park and campground, as well as a fully serviced boat harbour. The northern gateway to the beautiful rain forests, lakes and rivers of Naikoon Provincial Park, Masset is a leisurely  half-hour drive from the picturesque Tow Hill and the relaxing sandy shores of North Beach. Enjoy self-guided hiking trips or hire eco-guides for a tour  of the area and its history. Charter a boat and enjoy fishing or whale watching  excursions. Spend an afternoon beachcombing along the beaches of MacIntyre Bay or digging for delicious Razor Clams on North Beach. Take a quiet stroll through the Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary, located next to the village centre,  where over 150 different species of birds have been sighted. Go golfing at the Dixon Entrance Golf & Country Club (the most northwestern 9 + 9 hole  ocean front golf course in Canada).

There is also much to see and do within the community itself. The Masset Recreation Centre is compete with an indoor pool, sauna, gymnasium, weight room, squash court, gift shop and 2 lane bowling alley. The Village of Masset  is fully serviced with a dentist, hospital, pharmacy, fire hall, police station gas station, credit union, automatic teller machines, grocery stores, restaurants, motels, bed & breakfasts, art galleries, craft shops, video stores, churches and a library.

Access to Masset, which is the western Mile 0 of the Yellowhead Highway (#16), and its neighboring communities of Port Clements, Tlell, Queen Charlotte city,  Sandspit and the Haida Villages of Old Massett and Skidegate is available via air charter, seaplane or BC Ferries. Each of these communities has its  own unique attractions to explore and enjoy. And do not forget the South Moresby National Park Reserve _ also known as Gwaii Haanas or "place of wonder"  to the Haida _ with its breathtaking abundance of flora, fauna, and ancient Haida village sites.

For more information, please contact the Economic Development Office at: 1-888-352-9292.
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History
An American ship, the Columbia, arrived in Masset Sound in 1791. The ship's Captain named the waterway Hancock River, after the Governor of Massachusetts, John Hancock.

This area was originally called Masheet by the Haida Apparently a man named  Masseta, one of the ships officers, died and was buried on the little island.  The Haida named the island after him but because they found it hard to say his name they pronounced it May-sh-t. In 1878, a geologist and naturalist by the name of George M. Dawson, named the island Maast.
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Transportation
From Vancouver: Pacific Coastal Airlines flies direct from the South Terminal to Masset. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday during the winter months and daily during the summer, May 15 - Oct 1. They can be reached at 1-800-663-2872.

From Prince Rupert: There is year round air and /or ferry service  to the Charlottes. You can charter a plane or take the regularly scheduled  flights from the Harbour Air Seaplane base at Seal Cove to either Masset, Sandspit or Queen Charlotte City. The flight to Masset takes approximately 45 minutes. 250 627-1341, or 1-800-663-4267,

BC Ferries 250 669-1211, fax 250 381-5452; transportation is also available from Prince Rupert to Skidegate Landing. The trip from Prince Rupert to Skidegate Landing is approximately 125 km. The ferry crossing takes approximately 6 hours. There are 3 sailings per week in the winter and 5 or more sailings per week in the summer.

For more information on BC Ferries, visit their Internet Home Page for bookings and reservations.
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Masset Travel 250 626-3604.

Things To Do
Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary - located within the village of Masset. Delkatla means water drifting into the inside This is the nesting, feeding and wintering area for many species of birds. It is the only wildlife  sanctuary in the Skeena region. Peregrine falcons, trumpeter swans, great blue herons, and sandpipers can be viewed from the towers. There are also birdwalks and picnic sites to enjoy.