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Canada
There is a good reason why yacht and sailing clubs are plentiful in coastal British Columbia. Simply put, boating here is epic. Enjoy your charter from early spring through early autumn when temperatures average 75 degreed F in the south to 60 degrees F farther north. To reach your waypoint, fly into the cities of Vancouver or Victoria then travel by small plane or ferry. Lodging options include regal Victorian-style bed and breakfasts, ultra modern steel and glass hotels and even treehouses. Visit www.hellobc.com for tourism information.
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Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
Dotted with islands large and small, these waters are a labyrinth of Pacific channels lined with old growth cedar forests and stunning mountain views. Just as miraculous are encounters with whales, porpoises and schools of wild salmon. After playing in the sun and surf, visit the quaint city of Victoria and enjoy high tea at the famous Empress Hotel. Farmers markets, wineries and opportunities for luscious cuisine flourish.
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Sunshine Coast
With 14 more days of sun per year than Hawaii, British Columbia's Sunshine Coast truly
deserves its name. You'll enjoy cruising to thousands of hidden coves or any of 13 marine parks
for fishing and kayaking.
Placid seaside villages like Gibson's Landing and Pender Harbor offer public marinas,
groceries and local entertainment.
Click here for a list of Canada Boats.
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Desolation Sound
If you long to combine a classic Northwest charter with opportunities for warm water recreation, look no further than Desolation Sound. Here, with waters as warm as 75 degrees F, you can swim, fish and kayak in the presence of rugged fjords and mountains. Best of all, you may do so in seclusion. Be sure to reserve time for cruising up long, protected waterways like Knight Inlet where grizzly bears roam the beaches.
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Inside Passage
Once you cruise Canada's famous northern waters, you'll understand Captain James Cook's great dream of finding the fabled Northwest Passage.
A 1000-mile maze of protected waterways, the Inside Passage zigzags past glaciers, quiet native villages and premier kayaking country. Especially memorable are the Queen Charlotte Islands where pods of gray and Orca whales gather in warm weather months.
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