Prince William and Kate paddle to remote island on 25ft canoe as Canadian tour draws to an end

Paddle time: William and Kate helped paddle a 25ft canoe to the Haida Nation
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Rob Jobson30 September 2016

It was certainly not as luxurious at the old Royal yacht - but just as effective.

For today, amid the breathtaking scenery of Haida Gwaii, Prince William and Kate helped paddle a 25ft Indian canoe.

They took a day trip to Haida Gwaii, formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands, an archipelago on the northern coast of British Columbia and home to the Haida Nation.

The sporty couple laughed and joked as the joined the local crew and helped paddle it to the beach at the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum in Skidegate on the penultimate day of their eight-day tour of Canada.

Royal visit: The couple visited the remote island on the penultimate day of their Canadian tour
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There they will be welcomed by the Haida Nation President and watch children give a cultural performance before opening the new Haida Gwaii Hospital and Care Centre.

Inside the centre they will be addressed by the President of the Haida Nation and see a cultural performance from around 30 local children.

Special guests: The couple will open the new Haida Gwaii Hospital and Care Centre
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Later they The Duke and Duchess will officially opening the new Haida Gwaii Hospital and Care Centre.

This impressive new facility will house several new services that have recently transformed medical provision on the islands.

People no longer have to leave Haida Gwaii to have children, for instance, and families can be close to their loved ones as they receive care late in their lives. The Duke and Duchess will meet with people who have benefitted from these services.

Before leaving Haida Gwaii, The Duke and Duchess will join youth from the Skidegate Youth Centre where they will enjoy world-class fishing on the beautiful waters of the Hectate Strate.

The Skidegate Youth Centre serves the youth of Skidegate and surrounding areas engage in safe and meaningful social, recreational and educational activities.

The programme focuses on confidence building, physical activities and creativity, while achieving social and life skills.

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