As more tourists flock to Haida Gwaii, off the northern coast of British Columbia, the remote archipelago’s largest village is facing an unusual problem.
Despite a declining population, Queen Charlotte village is experiencing a housing crisis, Mayor Greg Martin said.
“Housing is tight, we’re pretty close to zero vacancy,” he said. “Ironically, over the last 20 years we’ve had a reduction in population.”
Visitors are drawn to the moss-covered rainforests and historic totem pole and longhouse remains that mark some of the oldest examples of coastal First Nations villages.
Short-term rentals
In recent years, the tourism season has grown from
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