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	Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Queen Charlotte, (née Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 19 May 1744 - 17 November 1818) was the queen consort of George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1820).
		The queen died in the presence of her eldest son, the Prince Regent, who was holding her hand as she sat in an armchair at the family's country retreat, Dutch House in Surrey (now known as Kew Palace).
		Queen Charlotte's son, the Duke of Sussex, persuaded her to give her name to the hospital, which was a charitable institution at the time.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charlotte_of_Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1085 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Queen Charlotte Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Queen Charlotte Islands QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS [Queen Charlotte Islands] archipelago of several large and many small islands, off the coast of W British Columbia, Canada.
		Graham Island GRAHAM ISLAND [Graham Island] 2,485 sq mi (6,436 sq km), off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, northernmost and largest of the Queen Charlotte Islands.
		Haida HAIDA [Haida], Native North Americans living primarily on the Queen Charlotte Islands, off British Columbia, and on the southern end of the Prince of Wales Island, off Alaska.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Queen+Charlotte+Islands (553 words)

	Queen Charlotte Islands - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Queen Charlotte Islands - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Queen Charlotte Islands, archipelago in western British Columbia, Canada, in the Pacific Ocean, separated from the mainland by Hecate Strait.
		Haida, group of tribes native to the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada.
	encarta.msn.com /Queen_Charlotte_Islands.html (156 words)

	Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada
		In spite of modern transportation and communication, the islands are still relatively isolated, an attraction in itself, and recreation and native culture are the main attractions.
		Graham Island is the largest of the Queen Charlotte Islands, covering 2,500 square miles (6,500 sq km), and is the most accessible and populated of the islands, with most of the significant communities.
		On the north coast of Moresby Island is Alliford Bay, the southern terminus of the important inter-island ferry between Alliford Bay and Skidegate Landing on Graham Island.
	www.queencharlotteislandsbc.com (1942 words)

	Queen Charlotte Islands - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS [Queen Charlotte Islands] archipelago of several large and many small islands, off the coast of W British Columbia, Canada.
		Masset on Graham Island is the main settlement.
		Hecate Strait separates it from the mainland; Dixon Entrance lies between it and Alaska to the north; and Queen Charlotte Sound separates it from Vancouver Island to the south.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-queencha.html (271 words)

	Queen Charlotte Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Queen Charlotte Islands or Haida Gwaii are an archipelago off the northwest coast of British Columbia, Canada, consisting of two main islands, Graham Island in the North, and Moresby Island in the south, and approximately 150 smaller islands.
		The islands are separated from the British Columbia mainland on the east by the Hecate Strait.
		The islands were named by Capt. Dixon after one of his ships, the Queen Charlotte, which was named after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III of the United Kingdom.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queen_Charlotte_Islands (798 words)

	Queen Charlotte Island Sea Kayaking Vacations: Ecomarine Ocean Kayaking Centre
		The relative inaccessibility of the Queen Charlotte Islands and the limited number of visitors permitted in Gwaii Haanas each year, helps to maintain the islands’ true wilderness appeal.
		The Queen Charlottes possess a biological treasure that is duplicated no where else in the vastness of Canada.
		There are countless coves, channels, and islands to explore, superb intertidal life and for the brave at heart and well insulated there are also snorkeling opportunities.
	www.ecomarine.com /adventure/va_queen_itsg.html (1241 words)

	Kayak Touring Queen Charlotte island Kayaking Camping Trip Vancouver Island
		Located in the Pacific Northwest between the 52nd and 53rd parallel and roughly 60 nautical miles (100km) from the mainland of British Columbia, lie the Queen Charlotte Islands.
		This inlet is sheltered from the open waters of Hectate Strait by chains of islands known as the Copper and Bolkus Islands.
		This island jewel is situated off the rugged and windswept west coast, and boasts the largest number of original standing totem poles in the world.
	www.westcanadatours.com /kayak_info8.html (941 words)

	Sea Kayaking the Queen Charlotte Islands with Hidden Trails.
		Situated 100 miles off the northwest coast of British Columbia, the Queen Charlotte Islands are a large archipelago, consisting of 2 main islands and a myriad of smaller ones.
		Prior to the 1970’s, the natural and cultural wonders of Moresby Island, the southerly of the two large islands comprising most of the Queen Charlottes’ land mass, were little known except to a handful of biologists, archaeologists, and the Haida Natives.
		We feel this area is the Charlottes at their absolute finest, raw coastal beauty and ancient wilderness coupled with a rich natural and cultural history.
	hiddentrails.com /outdoor/kayak/queen.htm (537 words)

	Cruise Queen Charlotte Island British Columbia Canada
		The Queen Charlotte Islands are an outstanding wilderness area, preserving large stands of 'old-growth' rainforest, natural hotsprings, and nesting sites for thousands of birds such as puffins, bald eagles, auklets and peregrine falcons.
		The islands are located at the edge of the continental shelf, and the surrounding waters are rich with nutrients and life.
		The Queen Charlotte Islands are accessible by ferry from Prince Rupert, BC.
	www.adventures.ca /gasnet/1263-1.htm (514 words)

	Queen Charlotte Private Island for Sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Part of the Queen Charlotte Islands, Maple Island is 1 mile (1.6 km) offshore from the government wharf in Queen Charlotte City.
		The Queen Charlotte Islands themselves are one of the most unique natural environments in Canada.
		An archipelago of virgin rainforests, sand dunes, great beaches, mountains and lakes, the Queen Charlottes are also home to many unique plant and animal species, as well as being the ancestral homeland of the Haida.
	www.privateislandsonline.com /maplecabc.htm (205 words)

	Details for the Sea Kayaking tour in Gwaii Haanas Waters of Nintstints - Queen Charlotte Islands ...
		This area is the Queen Charlotte Islands at their absolute finest: raw coastal beauty and ancient wilderness coupled with a rich natural and cultural history.
		Situated 80 nautical miles off coast of British Columbia, the Queen Charlotte Islands, because of their isolation and unique biodiversity, are considered by many to be the Pacific Northwest coasts “ Galapagos Islands”.
		Prior to the 1970’s, the natural and cultural wonders of Moresby Island, the southerly of the two large islands, were little known except to a handful of biologists, archaeologists, and the Haida Natives.
	www.hiddentrails.com /outdoor/kayak/bc-ninstints-details.htm (847 words)

	Hotsprings Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia
		Hotspring Island is located off the east coast of Moresby Island in the kayaking playground of Gwaii Haanas National Park, and is accessible only by kayak, boat or floatplane.
		Camping is not permitted on Hotspring Island, and the island is closed to pets.
		Multi-day kayaking trips to the Gulf Islands, the central coast of BC, and the Queen Charlotte Islands; Sailing and coastal exploration of the central coast, the Queen Charlotte Islands, and Alaska; Whale watching in Johnstone Strait; Grizzly and Spirit bear viewing, and canoeing on the Bowron Lakes in the Cariboo.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /hotsprings/?id=17 (594 words)

	Queen Charlotte Island British Columbia fishing for Salmon.
		Queen Charlotte Island British Columbia fishing for Salmon.
		We anchor daily in picturesque coves hidden among the majestic fjords and multitude of islands that dot the Inside Passage.
		The season begins in late May with numerous runs of Chinook (King) salmon congregating on the shoals and kelp beds of Langara Island and Naden Harbour in the Queen Charlotte Islands.
	www.worldwidefishing.com /britishcolumbia/b554 (555 words)

	Langara Island, BC Saltwater Salmon & Sportfishing British Columbia
		Located at the tippy top of British Columbia's Queen Charlotte Islands, Langara Island is one of the three premier remote fly-in saltwater fishing locations - along with Rivers Inlet and Hakai Pass - in British Columbia.
		Langara Island is the first offshore landfall for salmon migrating toward natal streams, for example, Fraser River sockeye, which can number 15,000,000 in a good year.
		All five species of salmon may be found around Langara Island: chinook, coho, sockeye, chum and pink.
	www.fishbc.com /adventure/angling/protalk/reid/hotspot/langara.phtml (1304 words)

	Langara Island, British Columbia, Canada
		The Queen Charlotte Islands are accessed by ferry from Prince Rupert to the Skidegate Landing Ferry Terminal on Graham Island, by air from Vancouver to Sandspit on Moresby Island (770 km), and by air from Prince Rupert to Sandspit.
		The M.V. Charlotte Princess is one of the floating hotels strategically located for a trophy fishing adventure that's unmatched on the planet.
		Southwest of Langara Island, at the head of Virago Sound on the north coast of Graham Island, is the pristine Naden Harbour, another remote location favoured by fishing lodges that attract sports anglers to the world-class salmon fishing in the area.
	www.queencharlotteislandsbc.com /regions/towns/?townID=4006 (1588 words)

	Northern Queen Charlotte Island
		The Queen Charlotte Islands or Haida Gwaii...are one of the richest biological and cultural areas in North America.
		Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) is home to the Haida - one of the most culturally rich and developed groups of people to inhabit early North America.
		The Queen Charlotte Islands fl bear is the largest fl bear in the world.
	www.bluewateradventures.ca /destinations/tripnotes/northernqueennotes.htm (1294 words)

	Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia
		The Queen Charlotte Islands, in Northern British Columbia, Canada, is an archipelago of more than 150 islands.
		For thousands of years the Queen Charlotte Islands have been inhabited by the Haida, an indigenous people to whom art, culture, legends, mythology, and community played an important role in their lives.
		Fishing is awesome on the Queen Charlottes, and Masset is the affordable place to fish.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/north/cities/queencha.htm (928 words)

	British Columbia Sea Kayaking Trip in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Join us for a sea kayaking adventure through the Queen Charlotte Island, ancestral home of the Haida Indians who call this area Gwaii Haanas (Place of Wonder), and discover their unique native culture and history.
		Kunghit Island, the third largest in the Queen Charlotte group, is nearby and offers the possibility of some good hiking and beachcombing.
		The southernmost tip of the Charlottes is quite exposed to the Pacific weather systems and therefore our itinerary will be strongly influenced by the weather.
	www.freshtracks.ca /sea_kayaking/sk_queen_charlotte_islands.shtml (435 words)

	Queen Charlotte Island Initiatives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The protest began in the morning, when Greenpeace protesters chained themselves to the barge and jumped into the waters in front of the barge.
		They were protesting the loss of jobs and wealth as the major forest companies continue to export timber from the Island and an AAC that is double the sustainable level, despite a recent 7.5 percent decrease.
		Island communities are also demanding greater access to the remaining timber for local manufacturing, since less than four percent of the annual cut is processed on the Island.
	www.bcen.bc.ca /bcerart/Vol7/queencha.htm (386 words)

	Boat Tours in Queen Charlotte Island and Princess Royal Island. Experience the best adventures in Coastal British ...
		Ancient towns used to be numerous all around the Queen Charlotte Islands but they are no longer occupied.
		In the waters of Princess Royal Island the geology of the local breathtaking landscape will be studied from the perspective of it being the home of the Spirit Bears.
		Skidegate Inlet in the Queen Charlotte Islands is a very beautiful body of water.
	www.queen-charlotte-tours.org (446 words)

	Queen Charlotte Islands Tall Ship Cruise, Whale Watching Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Experience a Canada cruise package to the Queen Charlotte Islands or Haida Gwaii - one of the richest biological and cultural areas in North America.
		Another highlight of the Queen Charlotte Islands, for many people, is a soak in the natural hot pools on Hotsprings Island.
		In fact, no two trips are alike – but you can always expect to see the wildlife and many facets of the Queen Charlotte Islands on this exciting tall ship cruise.
	www.freshtracks.ca /sail_cruise/qcharlotte.shtml (486 words)

	Queen Charlotte City - Queen Charlotte Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Queen Charlotte City is one of the most beautiful centers to visit for many exciting experiences.
		Photography Packages and Wildlife Viewing Tours in British columbia - The town of Skidegate, (four miles) east of Queen Charlotte City and other native settlements in the Queen Charlottes that culminates in an 'island' of land.
		Haida Gwaii, the Queen Charlotte Islands, is a spectacular marine and forest area.
	www.queen-charlotte-city.org (443 words)

	Charlotte Eco Island Queen Tour Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Anvil cove charters provides wilderness kayak trips and adventure Eco tours in the queen Charlotte islands from the comfort and security of a kayak.
		Tour queen Charlotte island the most hassle free destination in the Haida Hawaii tours.
		Chartered boat tours of the queen Charlotte islands Haida Hawaii focusing on cultural and natural history tours of Hawaii Hana's.
	www.eco-tours-now.info /charlotte-eco-island-queen-tour.html (1016 words)

	Deluxe Queen Charlotte Islands Sightseeing Tours in Supernatural British Columbia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The Queen Charlotte Islands, also called Haida Gwaii, have among the most spectacular of sceneries in the world.
		As we explore these magical islands and gain an in-depth understanding of their people, you will see many forms of wildlife and sea creatures.
		Potlatches and other indigenous ceremonies will be attended and there will be a period for the Haida guides to answer questions as well as impart the essential legends that are intrinsic to their culture.
	www.queen-charlotte-tours.com (380 words)

	Graham Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Most casual visitors stick to Graham Island, where the bulk of the island's roads and accommodation are concentrated along the eastern side of the island, between Queen Charlotte City in the south and Masset some 108km to the north.
		Much of the east coast consists of beautiful half-moon, driftwood-strewn beaches and a string of provincial parks where you can appreciate the milder climes produced by the Pacific's Japanese Current, a warming stream that contributes to the island's lush canopy of thousand-year-old spruce and cedar rainforests.
		On the downside, though, it drenches both sides of the island with endless rainstorms, even in summer.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /north_america/canada/about_destin/britishcolumbia/grahamisland.html (188 words)

	The Magnitude 8.1 Queen Charlotte Island Earthquake of August 22, 1949
		The Magnitude 8.1 Queen Charlotte Island Earthquake of August 22, 1949
		It occurred on the Queen Charlotte Fault (Canada's equivalent of the San Andreas Fault) - the boundary between the Pacific and North American plates that runs underwater along the west coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands off the west coast of British Columbia.
		The shaking was so severe on the Queen Charlotte Islands that cows were knocked off their feet, and a geologist with the Geological Survey of Canada working on the north end of Graham Island could not stand up.
	earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca /historic_eq/20th/1949_e.php (190 words)

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