Category Archives: Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands

5 Favourites from Sailing Cruises in Gwaii Haanas

Instead of describing our Maple Leaf Adventures small ship cruises in Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) here, I’ve decided to take a “top 5 list” approach. The Canadian Tourism Commission selected this as one of Canada’s “Signature Experiences”. Top 5 … Continue reading

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Maple Leaf Adventures’ 2012 Haida Gwaii tour showcases Canada’s Galapagos with softest footprint possible

Described as the Canadian Galapagos, Haida Gwaii is located at the western edge of North America and is a place teeming with wildlife and First Nations heritage. For more than 20 years, Maple Leaf Adventures has led authentic explorations aboard … Continue reading

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The Year in Photos: 2011 Cruises Along the Inside Passage by Maple Leaf

The year – from winter shipyard near Vancouver, BC, to Alaska’s glaciers – aboard the SV Maple Leaf and her inside passage small ship cruises. Photos by Maple Leaf’s talented crew and guests in 2011. Enjoy! (Click the Play button … Continue reading

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The Inside Passage gets wild: Maple Leaf Adventures’ 2012 trips of a lifetime

Dec. 7, 2011, Victoria, BC – Launching their 26th season in 2012, the owners of Maple Leaf Adventures understand that the wild coasts of British Columbia and Alaska, including the magical worlds of Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Rainforest, … Continue reading

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Enchanted by the Black-eyed Hermit Crab

Haida Gwaii, May 2010 The whales and bears on the B.C. coast get a lot of attention, being what we sometimes call “charismatic megafauna”. But this rich coastline is full of amazing creatures who may be small, like this black-eyed … Continue reading

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Haida Gwaii Tour – Post by Naturalist Hayley Shephard

For the third time in my entire life I found myself once again priviledged and honoured to be surrounded by th e powerful and sacred arms of Haida Gwaii.  Onboard the 92 foot wooden Schooner ‘Maple Leaf’ myself, the Captain, his … Continue reading

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Haida Gwaii – Queen Charlotte Islands Tour Reports:

I’ve received a few quick posts from the ship this week, from our Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands tour. The ship is in Gwaii Haanas. “A big push today under a bright blue sky and a following sea has … Continue reading

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