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Eco-Friendly Small Ship Adventure

June 17, 2009 | Tips from Us > Queen Charlotte City, Sailing

With the long and inlet-laden coastline BC has, touring by sea makes perfect sense.  One might expect to have novel adventure, easy wildlife viewing and a peaceful pace from a sea-bound tourism experience.  Recently Bluewater Adventures showed me I could concurrently have a luxurious and gourmet experience.

Aboard their 70' Island Odyssey yacht, guests are served freshly prepared, mouth-watering meals and tapas prepared by the onboard chef.  After about ten minutes aboard, I better understood why the wealthy seem to be so fond of owning great big showy boats.  With tourism companies like Bluewater around, living the high-life at sea is temporarily brought within grasp of anyone wishing to treat themselves.

Despite only being onboard for 3 hours, I ventured below the decks to get a peek at the 'living quarters'.  There were many inviting, cheerful, wood-polished sleeping rooms with porthole windows.  Not spacious, but certainly full of childlike 'playing fort' styled fun.

This manner of small ship tourism elegantly fills the gap for those who run from the bloat of a cruise ship AND the labours of a self-guided trip.  If this is you, BC's small ship adventures will be a true wilderness experience and education.

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Posted by Thee Martian, Vancouver at 10:54 AM

Othello Tunnels

May 15, 2008 | Tips from Travellers > Hope, Canyons

The Othello Tunnels near Hope were a surprisingly magnificent find for this BC resident. After visiting, I wondered how it was possible that I had not heard of this fantastic rest-stop before. Best visited when approaching Hope from Princeton (Hwy 3), or Merrit (Hwy 5), this stop is not just about old railway tunnels.

Perhaps more dramatic, are the roaring rapids cutting the canyon floor and the refreshing, cool air the thundering velocity of their water offers a road-weary traveller. The tunnels themselves are dark, damp and cavernous - the path daring you to venture in. Your reward? Viewing the next hairpin turn of the rapids and another tunnel before you. Adults, kids, and dogs will return to your vehicle entertained, exercised and rejuvenated.

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Posted by Thee Martian, Vancouver at 12:28 PM