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With registered & drop-in programs island-wide, Haida Gwaii Recreation helps all ages and abilities move, play & grow! From fitness bootcamps to pottery classes, we value quality, consistency & innovation. Register or drop-in to a program today led by one of our skilled instructors.

2023 Programs have arrived!

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Our 2023 programs aim to build connections, get people moving & offer growth in skills and abilities. From Fitness Bootcamp to Beginner Pottery, we offer a wide variety of programs built to help you meet your goals in a relaxed and fun environment. All of our instructors are friendly, amenable and dedicated to your success. It’s because of them that we’re able to provide such a diverse group of programs.

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MARINE BASIC OR STANDARD FIRST AID + CPR-C (MBFA/SFA) – FULL COURSE – HLGAAGILDA/SKIDEGATE

March 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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One event on March 31, 2023 at 8:00 am

Organizations & individuals can register below or e-mail info@hgrec.com for the following Marine Basic/Standard First Aid + CPR-C courses. Both Marine Basic and Standard can be taught during the same course with differing scenarios; please let the instructor know what you'd prefer (MBFA or SFA).
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PRE-SEASON MINI SOCCER CONDITIONING CAMP – HLGAAGILDA/SKIDEGATE

March 30 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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One event on March 31, 2023 at 10:00 am

Haida Gwaii Youth Soccer League begins this April! Join Rec Coordinator & Community Coach Alissa MacMullin for 2 half-day sessions at Sk'aadGaa Naay Elementary Fields this Spring Break. This year's soccer season is shorter than usual due to the Easter long-weekend and March Break falling later in the month, so here's a chance to have a bit more time for team and skill-building.
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Hatha Yoga with Meghan – DAAJING GIIDS

March 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until April 6, 2023

This will be a mixed level yoga practice. It's beginner friendly with options to step up your practice depending on your experience. Classes will encompass a wide variety of poses and breath work.
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SHITO RYU SATOKAI KARATE – HLGAAGILDA/SKIDEGATE

March 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until April 20, 2023

Shito Ryu Satokai Karate is classical karate taught in the traditional Okinawan style. Come out and learn self-defense with a certified karate instructor!
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DROP-IN FUTSAL/INDOOR SOCCER – DAAJING GIIDS

March 30 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 8:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 25, 2023

Futsal is the FIFA-recognised form of small-sided indoor football (the word is a contraction of the Spanish ‘fútbol sala’). It is played between two teams who each have five players on the pitch at any one time, with rolling substitutes and a smaller ball than soccer that is harder and less bouncy. The small amount of space means players must have great technique and skill, and as well as a professional sport in its own right with national and international championships, it is also considered a development tool for 11-a-side football.
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DROP-IN RACQUET SPORTS – DAAJING GIIDS

March 31 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, repeating until May 26, 2023

Pickeball, badminton or tennis - you pick! Drop-in for racquet sports nights, meet some friends or bring some!
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RESUMES JANUARY 11 2023 – DROP-IN FLOOR HOCKEY – DAAJING GIIDS

March 31 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 8:00 pm on Wednesday and Friday, repeating until March 31, 2023

Floor hockey is a family of indoor hockey games, usually in the style of ice hockey, that are played on flat floor surfaces, such as a basketball court. As in other hockey codes, players on each team attempt to shoot a ball or puck into a goal using sticks, usually with a curved end.
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CANCELLED – Walking Haida Gwaii – Daajing Giids

April 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 30, 2023

We're piloting a walking group in Daajing Giids at the GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Secondary school gym! Walk or wheel together safely indoors with Coordinators Olivia & Rhonda this winter. Set individual goals or join in the collective goal to walk the coast of Haida Gwaii.
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NOW FROM 6PM to 8PM! – DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL – DAAJING GIIDS

April 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 25, 2023

Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules. Please bring proof of vaccination to attend. Must be 13 years or older.
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CANCELLED – MARCH 14 CLASS ONLY – EVENING YOGA WITH CHANTAL – DAAJING GIIDS

April 4 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until April 25, 2023

A mix of Hatha, Yin and Forrest, Chantal’s classes are a melange of elements taken from her favourite classes over the last decade. Each practice has a focus and the intention to explore various shapes, flows and experiences, aimed at landing you somewhere a little lighter.
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HAIDA GWAII SUN RUN 2023 – TLLAAL/TLELL

April 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

GTN Running Club Presents, HAIDA GWAII SUN RUN 2023 Help us raise money for the up-coming youth trip to the Vancouver Sun Run! Are you up for the challenge? Choose between either the 5 KM or 10 KM run.
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BC TRAPPERS EDUCATION COURSE – May 2023 

May 20 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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One event on May 21, 2023 at 9:00 am

One event on May 22, 2023 at 9:00 am

The BC Trapper Education course must be successfully completed to qualify a person for a trapping license.  The course takes approximately 21 hours (three days, Saturday through Monday, full attendance mandatory), which includes instruction, demonstration, student participation, and a written exam. Successful completion is based on participation and exam results.
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CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (PAL) & CORE Courses – JUNE 2023

June 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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One event on June 10, 2023 at 9:00 am

One event on June 11, 2023 at 9:00 am

One event on June 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm

The Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is the primary licence for possession of a firearm and acquisition of ammunition, and it is both required and the only permissible document for an individual to acquire or permanently import a firearm. The Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program is British Columbia’s hunter education program. The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) operates the CORE Program on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations.
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SUMMER CAMP 2023 – HLGAAGILDA/DAAJING GIIDS

July 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

These camps offer a full week of fun activities for your child/ren ages 5* to 12 years. We want kids to have fun as they create, explore, make new friendships, learn to be part of a team, and more!
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SCIENCE AL!VE – SUMMER CAMP – HLGAAGILDA/SKIDEGATE

July 31 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday and Friday, repeating until August 4, 2023

In each session, participants will be faced with a ‘challenge’ that they work together and solve, all while exploring a concept within STEAM and directly applying it. 🧬 THEME THIS YEAR is Body Systems & Digital Skills 🔬
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INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE HGREC TEAM?

The Haida Gwaii Recreation Commission is a non-profit society operated by a volunteer board of directors. If you’re interested in being a part of our team, either as a volunteer or an instructor, fill out the form below. Our mandate is to provide recreational opportunities to all communities on Haida Gwaii.