Pacific Encounters - charters in the Great Bear Rainforest

.2005 Central / North Coast Calendar.

July and August

Our 2005 charters will all focus on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island in the area of Broughton Archipelego and the Knight inlet. Hundreds of islands and bays are home to a wide variety of wildlife and ancient cultural sites. Join us on a tour of discovery.

Tours will begin in Port McNeil on Vancouver Island which is easily accessed by highway, bus and airport.
Tour
Dates
Destinations
Highlights
# 1 July 1 -6
Northern Vancouver Island

Campell River north. Johnstone Straight, Spectacular channels and narrows to Knight Inlet terminating in Port McNeil.

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July 6 - 10

July 12 - 16

July 19 - 23

July 26-30

Aug 2-6

Aug 9-13

Aug 16-20

Aug 23-27

Northern Vancouver Island

Option A: A relaxed and intimate exploration of gorgeous Broughton Archipelego. Experience hidden treasures and islets galore in Blackfish Sound and skirt the outside islands of eastern Queen Charlotte Strait. Visit historic cultural sites, view wildlife, fish for dinner, sail and enjoy many opportunities to beachcomb or explore bays and island passages in small vessels.

OR

Option B: From the comfort of the Sailing vessel, "Porpoise", a journey of discovery through Blackfish Sound, cultural sites, historic homesteads, deep fjords with pristine wilderness viewing. This tour covers a wide variety of ecosystems with many opportunities for wildlife viewing and meeting with locals to sample some living history.

OR

Option C: Mix and match. Create your own itinerary. We will be happy to personalize your trip according to your wishes. We have been cruising this area since 1971 and have many ideas and places for exploration.

Booked tours will be sent a copy of "the Heart of the Raincoast" by Bill Proctor and Alexandra Morton.

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