Tag Archive: water

A woman reads a book on the sunny deck of the MV Uchuck departing Gold River, Vancouver Island, Canada.

Nootka Sound aboard the cargo ship M.V. Uchuck

Step aboard the MV Uchuck, a working vessels that services fish farms, logging camps and fishing lodges on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island. Bring your bicycle or your kayak.

Slow and serene off Nootka Island

Bears, sea otters and marbled murrelets show paddlers the Nuchatlitz way NOOTKA ISLAND, B.C. — The afternoon sun glints sharply off the rolling blue swell south of Rosa Island and it’s difficult to… Continue reading →

Whale Watching in Vancouver

Vancouver operators guarantee sightings with departures right out of the city Thinking of hauling your out-of-town visitors to Tofino for some whale-watching? Think again. This summer, four local tour operators are guaranteeing sightings… Continue reading →

Blood, Blisters and Bears: one woman’s Odyssey Tour

1,600 kilometres by kayak, foot and bicycle through B.C.’s north ISKUT, B.C. — Gregg Drury is a Minnesota-raised outdoorsman, social activist and eco-entrepreneur who ~ I discovered ~ has a lot to say… Continue reading →

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A group of cyclists unload bikes from a boat on Pitt Lake, BC.

Cycling to Pitt River Hot Springs

RIDE REPORT – This Vancouver-area hot spring is accessible by boat and bicycle – but not by car. For details, contact the Pitt River Lodge.