Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands Cruises & Boat Tours

Rated "Trip of a Lifetime" by Frommer's (2000-2011) & a "Best Adventure Travel Company on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure (2009). Take a multi-day adventure cruise on the 28 m (92 ft) schooner Maple Leaf to really experience BC's wildlife, landscape & culture. Cruise islands & fjords, explore ancient rainforests. A-list naturalists & guides lead you to intimate bear, whale & seabird viewing & First Nations sites. Frequent shore trips, gourmet cuisine, friendly crew & accommodations. Queen Charlotte Islands, Great Bear Rainforest, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands. By a leader in sustainable tourism, these trips are for people who enjoy the path less travelled. Visit us for information.

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We offer multi-day cruises through Haida Gwaii's (Queen Charlotte Islands) Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Northern Vancouver Island, Great Bear Rainforest, North Coast/Khutzeymateen and SE Alaska. Our 68' vessels provide the perfect base from which to tour remote coastlines. On these first rate 'learning journeys', we expect to see whales, birds, bears, rich intertidal zones and a great number of birds. With our Native Guides, we visit ancient villages with totem poles and hope to catch a glimpse of the Spirit Bear! Our professional crew, including an on-board Naturalist, will take you to places few have ever been. All aboard!

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Our mission is to provide a high quality, professional guiding service to all sectors of the tourism market, encompassing extensive Haida knowledge of the land & seas. We are the only Haida owned & operated charter/tour company licensed to operate within the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve & visit the Haida Heritage sites of Kumshewa, Skedans (K'uuna Llnagaay), Tanu (T'aanuu Llnagaay), Windy Bay (Hlk'yah Llnagaay) & Hotspring Island (Gandll K'in Gwaayaay).

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Join us to experience unparallelled wildlife viewing, whale watching, & awe-inspiring First Nations culture, amidst BC's most spectacular landscapes. Our small group sizes mean our guests enjoy the most intimate experiences with nature & our photographers the best opportunities... our guests are never just part of a crowd. With our small groups (maximum 6 guests per trip), our fully certified professional guides can better ensure the safety of the group while having the least impact on the lands we visit & the wildlife we view. Join our Scheduled Trips or design your own Custom (Private) Charter.

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Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands kayak mother ship tours with Anvil Cove Charters provide opportunities to explore these Islands renowned for their rich & diverse cultural & natural history, as well as great paddling. We visit Haida cultural sites, walk coastal rain forests, soak in the natural hot springs & watch for abundant wildlife including whales, eagles, bears, seabirds & more. Paddle these waters of the ancient Haida; from quiet estuaries to spectacular shorelines to intertidal wonders. See more of Haida Gwaii from the warm, dry comfort of Anvil Cove mothership.

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