CRUISE WESTExplore one the world's most beautiful and stunning coastlines.
The west coast of Canada and Alaska features snow-capped mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, forests, fjords and a myriad of islands. And the area is a haven for wildlife: orcas and dolphins swim close to the boats; bears and Sitka black-tailed deer can be seen on the forested shore and sure-footed mountain goats negotiate high granite cliffs. Cruise West is a family-run company which provides a more intimate and indepth experience of this breathtaking wilderness. The maximum number of passengers on their largest ship is 138, and the atmosphere on board is relaxed and informal. For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt: Cruise West (1.5 mb).
KNIGHT INLET LODGESpectacular wildlife viewing amongst
stunning scenery.
Knight Inlet Lodge has achieved a reputation for being one of the best places to view grizzly (brown) bears in the wild. This comfortable but rustic floating lodge nestles in the only protected cove on the 100 mile long inlet, and the only neighbours are bears, mountain goats, otters, seals and eagles! Each day is filled with a range of activities, and tours are accompanied by trained naturalists. Grizzlies can be viewed from specially built tree platforms overlooking the salmon spawning channels, or by boat. There are marine tours to the magnificent Johnstone Strait to see orcas, minke whales, sea lions, seals, dolphins and porpoises. For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Grizzly Bear Viewing (516 kb).
ROCKY MOUNTAINEERJourney by train across the Rockies!
Explore the magnificent scenery of British Columbia and Alberta on the famous Rocky Mountaineer. Be dazzled by snowy mountain peaks, shimmering glacial lakes, towering waterfalls, and ancient forests. You can experience all this from the comfort of Rocky Mountaineer’s rail coaches, choosing either the prestigious GoldLeaf Service with its Dome Coach and gourmet dining room, or the RedLeaf Service with its reclining seats and picture windows. All tours take place in daylight, so you won’t miss a minute of the diverse beauty and awe-inspiring scenery of Canada's West.
For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Rail Journeys (1.3 mb).
POLAR BEARS OF CHURCHILLView magnificent Polar Bears.
Experience one of the world’s great wildlife adventures on the shores of Hudson Bay in Manitoba. Each year in the autumn, scores of polar bears gather near Churchill, waiting for the bay to freeze over so that they can venture out onto the ice to hunt seals, their favourite prey. The world’s largest carnivore, these magnificent looking animals weigh up to 500 kg and stand up to an incredible 3 metres tall. The bears are viewed from specially designed all-terrain vehicles called Tundra Buggies®, which allow you to watch and photograph the polar bears at close quarters and in safety. The buggies are heated, have washrooms, and opening windows. You can either stay on the Tundra Buggy Lodge or a small hotel in Churchill. For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Polar Bears (433 kb).
CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS OUTPOSTDiscover Vancouver Island.
Accessible only by boat or floatplane, Clayoquot Wilderness Outpost is a secluded enclave of 20 safari-style guest tents equipped with private showers and power for essentials such as electric lights and the internet. There is also a ranch-style cookhouse providing world-class cuisine, lounge, spa, wood-fired hot tubs and woodstoves. Guests can enjoy both guided and unguided activities including paddling, biking and hiking through pure wilderness. This region is home to prolific wildlife including bears, puffins and porpoises. You are also invited to take part in environmental programs funded by the resort such as bear mapping and raptor rehabilitation.
For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Vancouver Island Coastal Resorts (563 kb).
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