Sandspit

Sandspit is the capital and largest city of Haida Gwaii. Located on a small, low shoal-like peninsula (a "sand spit") on Moresby Island, the city is home to nearly one-third of the total population of Haida Gwaii, and is the country's cultural and economic capital. It is also the country's premier international gateway for travellers and trade, home to both Sandspit International Airport and the Port of Sandspit, the latter of which consists of modern container ship- and oil tanker-supporting infrastructure and Haida Gwaii's largest ferry terminal, used by both Georgia Ferries of neighbouring British Columbia, Canada and the Queen Charlotte Maritime Company, Haida Gwaii's state-owned marine transport service. Sandspit, being the national capital, is home to the Haida Parliament and Haida Council, as well as the Sandspit Longhouse, official workplace and residence of the President of Haida Gwaii.