Banner image – Maple Leaf at anchor off northern Vancouver Island, during a gourmet campfire dinner on a beach that faced the sunset. Take on a Vancouver Island Wild Side trip. Capt. Kevin Smith and crew and manager Maureen Gordon, … Continue reading
Totem: The Return of the G’psgolox Pole | Bear Man of Kamchatka | Pacific Feast This excellenct NFB film “Totem: The Return of the G’psgolox Pole” documents the story of the Haisla’s search for a sacred totem pole that was … Continue reading
Maple Leaf Adventures Becomes Ocean Wise Certified Ocean Wise, created by the Vancouver Aquarium, is Canada’s leading sustainable seafood program, and its logo on a menu indicates ocean-friendly options for diners. Maple Leaf Adventures is proud to be the founding … Continue reading
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One of the greatest spectacles in nature is the return of the wild Pacific salmon to their natal rivers to spawn. By the millions they flood into the coast in autumn and in their arduous journey home, they feed almost … Continue reading
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2010 In Images: The Top Five from our Crew James, Greg, Kevin, and I decided to reflect on another great year of visiting some of the most amazing places on this coast by each choosing our five favourite images taken during the … Continue reading
Charlie Russell – We’re very pleased to welcome Charlie Russell, the well known naturalist, filmmaker, author and bear behaviour expert, to the Maple Leaf team. Charlie will be leading a Great Bear Rainforest trip on the Maple Leaf this fall, … Continue reading
This summer in Whale Channel, about 700 km north of Vancouver, we performed an important test: we verified, again, that the schooner Maple Leaf is one of the coast’s quietest vessels, even when she’s running her engine. We’re very proud … Continue reading
by Heidi Krajewsky Warning! Wildlife spotting is addictive, especially once you have a good pair of binoculars. In this article, Heidi Krajewsky, a Maple Leaf naturalist and first mate, takes the mystery out of these great tools for you. There … Continue reading
We’ve been exploring the coast, observing bears, and operating trips here for a long time. We’ve seen a lot of ideas come and go. There’s an idea we really like, and you have the opportunity to participate in it – … Continue reading
by Val Sheppard Outfit yourself for a Maple Leaf trip or just for around town, with our high-quality gear. Maple Leaf Adventures has expanded its merchandise line for the 2011 season with some exciting Patagonia gear, which will be available … Continue reading
