Media, film and photography permit
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site
Gwaii Haanas is cooperatively managed by the Archipelago Management Board (AMB), with equal representation from the Government of Canada and the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN). The AMB reaches decisions through consensus and oversees all aspects of Gwaii Haanas including the media, film and photography permit. Professional photographers, journalists, videographers, filmmakers, content creators (influencers, vloggers, bloggers) and other media looking to cover Gwaii Haanas must apply for a permit from the AMB. The evaluation process for applications considers the potential environmental and cultural impacts on the area.
Recreational drone use at Gwaii Haanas is prohibited. For commercial drone use, please contact gwaiihaanas@pc.gc.ca to submit a proposal.
- All media– including photograhers, film crews and content creators – featuring and travelling to Gwaii Haanas must obtain an approved media permit.
- Completed media application forms with sufficient details are essential for permit approval.
- An application processing fee is required (see table below)
- All media must attend a Gwaii Haanas visitor orientation administered by Gwaii Haanas staff
- All media must comply with visitor guidelines (7.45 MB,PDF).
- Exclusive location use requires a location fee determined by crew size and visit length.
- All media must keep a copy of the approved permit available for inspection.
- Film companies must provide proof of insurance coverage (minimum $2,000,000 comprehensive general liability insurance).
- Apply early! The Gwaii Haanas media services team needs a minimum of three weeks to process a media permit. Media permit applications are shared with the Council of the Haida Nation communications team.
- All applications are reviewed by the council of the Haida Nation communications team and signed by the Archipelago Management Board Co-Chairs.
| Production crew size | Application fee | Location fee (per day) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 6 | $ 160.00 | $ 532.25 |
| 7 to 15 | $ 399.25 | $ 1064.75 |
| 16 to 30 | $ 798.50 | $ 1596.75 |
| 31 to 99 | $ 2661.25 | $ 2129.25 |
| 100 + | $ 3193.75 | $ 2661.25 |
Other fees may be applicable.
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