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Vortex Diamondback Binoculars

We are excited to be offering both the 10X42 and the 9X36 Vortex Diamondback binoculars. Recommended by Capt. Kevin Smith Perhaps the best recommendation for these glasses is Capt. Kevin Smith’s reaction the first time he used them: “Wow, these … Continue reading

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Whale Watching in Gulf Islands British Columbia

Yesterday, the SV Maple Leaf and her guests saw something few people get to see: a family of transient killer whales hunting sea lions in the Gulf Islands National Park. Here’s a photo texted from the SV Maple Leaf by … Continue reading

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Alaska Adventure Cruise – 3 Mins of Bliss by a Guest

We hope you enjoy this catchy 3-minute video made by a guest, who is a professional journalist. It’s from her experience on a Maple Leaf Alaska adventure cruise in 2012. Click to learn more about our Alaska adventure cruises.

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Elder Florence James returns to Gulf Islands spring sail cruises

Maple Leaf Adventures is thrilled to welcome back Pune’luxutth elder Florence James to our spring in the Gulf Islands and Salish Sea trip. A trip with James is a very special experience. As a child she was regarded as a … Continue reading

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Reader’s Digest / Global TV feature on Great Bear Rainforest & Enbridge Northern Gateway Controversy

This is a very readable, thoroughly researched piece – with beautiful photography as well – about the proposal to run hundreds of oil supertankers through the Great Bear Rainforest. So we wanted to recommend it to you. You can read … Continue reading

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Thermal activity detected on Hot Springs Island, says Parks Canada

Jan 17, 2013 – Great news from Haida Gwaii today! According to a press release by Parks Canada, three Parks Canada scientists discovered hot seeps flowing on the island. Thermal activity and water flow had been stopped following the 7.7 … Continue reading

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2012 Behind the Lens Video: Alaska, BC Coast

6 minutes of beauty and fun, courtesy of Maple Leaf Adventures’ Kevin Smith and Brandon Harvey. They don’t get much time for filming when they are working on trips, but still they managed to capture this great stuff! Thanks, guys. … Continue reading

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Marketing and Administration Coordinator

If you like writing, a bit of marketing, administering projects in detail, helping others, and coordinating the movements of people and goods, this may be for you. (If you like just half of these things, this is not for you.) … Continue reading

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Maple Leaf Adventures Wins National Sustainable Tourism Award

Industry and Parks Canada recognize achievements of BC expedition cruise company Nov. 22, 2012, Victoria, BC – BC expedition cruise company Maple Leaf Adventures was awarded the Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award Tuesday night during the Canada Tourism Awards gala … Continue reading

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Great Bear Rainforest Sunset, West Coast Island

This video was filmed by Maple Leaf crew member Brandon Harvey, using a GoPro camera shooting time lapse photos. This beach is a place we try to visit on most of our Great Bear Rainforest tours aboard the classic sailing … Continue reading

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