From gardens
to guest rooms
Our story began in 1996 when Sue opened Hummingbird Gardens, a garden supply store. In 2006, we introduced espresso coffee to the shop—because what pairs better than fresh flowers and coffee? Inspired by a standout cup at Vancouver’s Elysian Coffee, we brought that same quality to Haida Gwaii, training under Elysian’s owner and acquiring a Synesso Espresso Machine.
Jags retired from logging in 2007 to join Sue full-time, and by 2011, we shifted our focus entirely to coffee. During the construction of our new cafe in 2013, we kept the business running from our living room for a whole year! In 2014, we opened our current coffee shop, complete with four cozy guest rooms upstairs.
Seeing a need for more accommodations, we expanded in 2018, adding a second building with eight more guest rooms. Today, we proudly operate a coffee shop and guest house with 12 comfortable rooms.
our family
your hosts
These days, you’ll find Jags behind the espresso machine or out capturing the beauty of Haida Gwaii through his camera lens. Sue takes care of the gardening and landscaping, and bakes the cinnamon buns guests can’t stop talking about. Their daughter, Khataya, now leads the business with her husband, Andrew—carrying the vision forward with care and creativity. And by their side is Jaada, our longtime barista and an essential part of the heartbeat of JAGS.
