Experience local culture on the farm. Day trip out of the farm perhaps to Masset for a 3-hour tour of the harbour and area on a fishing boat. The boat captained by a fisherman who describes fishing life, and where all the processing, net mending, etc. is done. An Island-wide Birding Festival. Delkatla, Sandspit, Gwaii Haanas, and other birding locations working together on such a festival would be unique to our tourism region.
Festivals are a key to many European tourists planning a North American visit.
Birding is one of the fastest growing recreational activities - suitable for all ages and not requiring expensive equipment. Really keen birders travel long distances to see new birds. Some of the species that would attract attention to the Islands include the Bald eagle, Saw-whet owls feeding in the intertidal zones, Sandhill cranes, various seabirds and shorebirds, etc. Such a festival could build on the traditions of current island events and include arts and music-related activities and good food. It could also include other learning and cultural side-trips in the days before, during and after the festival.