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The Great Bear Rainforest By Sailboat May 22nd-31st, 2009

Come along with us as we explore the magnificent fjords and spectacular islands of the Great
Cost: $4275 CDN + 5% GST;
Bear Rainforest on the British Columbian coast. We travel aboard the 68 ft sailboat “Island Odys- based on double occupancy,
sey” enjoying birds as well as both grizzly and black bears, whales, and possibly wolves among Single Supp. Not Available
pristine watersheds of towering forests. From Port Hardy, we cruise through the Queen Char-
lotte Strait to a backdrop of mountains and seascapes, where Common Murre, Rhinoceros Auk- Maximum: 13 Adventurers
let, Western Grebe, Pacific Loon, Bald Eagle, Bonaparte’s Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, Black Tour cost includes:
Oystercatcher, Pigeon Guillemot, Pelagic Cormorant, and Red-throated Loon occur, and there is • All accommodations
a good chance of Humpback and Killer Whales, Dall’s Porpoise and Pacific White-sided Dolphin. • Group meals
On our crossing to the Great Bear Rainforest area, birding can be very rewarding; possibilities • Group transfers
include pelagic birds such as Cassin’s Auklet, Black-footed Albatross, jaegers, Sooty Shearwa- • Your guides
ter, Leach’s and Fork-tailed Storm-Petrels. The Hakai Conservation Area, renowned for its tiny • All admissions
islets and white sand beaches is an excellent spot to search for Sea Otters, Brandt’s Cormorants
nest on rocky shores, Harlequin Ducks bob in the sheltered coves, and Steller’s Sea Lions lounge Tour cost does not include:
on rocks. We have opportunities to walk through rainforest among giant trees, for songbirds and • Flights
woodpeckers. Chestnut-backed Chickadees, Western Tanagers, and Pacific-slope and Hammond’s • Mandatory medical evacuation
Flycatchers should be common on our estuary walks. Finally, we marvel at the west coast fjord- insurance
land, for stunning scenery and lovely rivers and estuaries. Marbled Murrelets occur through- • Items of a personal nature
out the fjords and wildlife should be prolific, including bears and eagles. Our voyage along the • Expenses incurred due to delays or
world’s largest intact temperate rainforest ends in the coastal town of Bella Bella. This will be an itinerary changes due to weather or
unforgettable voyage to a wildlife rich region like no other! uncontrollable circumstances
• Alcoholic beverages
Highlights include: Magnificent fjords, extensive forests of towering trees, spectacu-
lar islands, sailing along marvelous and inaccessible coastlines, shore excursions to Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate
20 coastal forest, seeing some of the wildest areas of remaining coastal temperate rain-
YEARS
1988 - 2008
forest.

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The following are a number of areas we hope to visit, but are offered as a guide only. We cover three general areas; open What to Expect:
ocean, outer coastal islands and the towering fjords further inland. In the spirit of expeditionary travel, our exact itiner-
ary will be dependent on the weather and opportunities that arise. Flexibility will be the key to success and enjoyment Our voyage is an exploration of this
on this voyage. very wild area. The itinerary is likely
Port Hardy to change and our daily activities
After our flight from Vancouver, we embark our vessel and head northward to begin our adventure. will be very weather dependent, but
we will aim to spend as much time
Queen Charlotte Strait ashore as we can. While birding is
After departing Port Hardy, we spend an afternoon cruising through Queen Charlotte Strait, especially through the Deserters the focus of our voyage, we will be
Group and the Walker Group. Bird species we are likely to encounter include Common Murre, Rhinoceros Auklet, Western keenly watching for mammals and
Grebe, Pacific Loon, Bald Eagle, Bonaparte’s Gull, Black Oystercatcer, Pigeon Guillemot, Pelagic Cormorant, and Red-throated other wildlife and we will not hesi-
Loon. We also have a good chance of encountering Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Dall’s Porpoise, and Pacific White-sided tate to enjoy the diverse plant life in
Dolphin. It should be an exciting start to our journey! these areas. Our vessel is the 68-foot
Crossing to the Great Bear Rainforest
Island Odyssey. Built in 1984 and
This day will be weather dependant but very rewarding if the weather is good. We have a good chance for pelagic birds on our refurbished in 2003, she is a beauti-
crossing of Queen Charlotte Strait to the middle coast of BC and the area that has become known as the Great Bear Rainforest. ful vessel designed for comfortable
We hope to encounter species such as Tufted Puffin, Cassin’s Auklet, Common Murre, Black-footed Albatross, jaegers, Sooty travel in this coastal environment.
Shearwater, Leach’s and Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel. As we approach shore, we may hear and see groups of Steller’s Sea Lions on Accommodations are in double
outer rocky islets. cabins, with three shared bathrooms
onboard, including two showers.
Goose Group/Kildidt Sound/West Coast Calvert Island
This is a great area for tiny islets and white sand beaches. Sea Otters occur here and we look for Black Oystercatcher and Our walks onshore are likely to be
other shorebirds. There are a number of good trails for productive birding in this forest. Species we may encounter here and over relatively easy terrain, but usu-
elsewhere include Red-breasted Sapsucker, Steller’s Jay, Northwestern Crow, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Brown Creeper, and ally there will be little or no trail. The
Townsend’s Warbler. Near the shoreline, we may find Sandhill Crane, Mew Gull, and Red-necked Grebe. footing is likely to be a little rough
Milbank Sound
and slippery. We will almost cer-
This is another chance to enjoy some pelagic birding on our way towards some of the great river estuaries. tainly encounter some rain (there is
a reason the trees are so big) so good
James Bay (Poole Island) rain gear is essential. There may be
This is beautiful river estuary & a great spot for a hike up the river. We enjoy a morning walk for songbirds. We are likely to some swell when we cross open ar-
encounter Hammond’s & Pacific-slope Flycatchers, Rufous Hummingbirds, Winter Wrens & Western Tanagers. eas, but motion sickness medication
usually takes care of this if you are
Fjordland Provincial Park sensitive and most of our time will be
This is Canada’s west coast fjordland! The scenery is stunning with waterfalls cascading directly into the ocean and mountain spent on relatively sheltered waters.
goats on the cliffs. These inlets offer lovely hikes along river estuaries. All of our river excursions have a good chance of If you have any questions, please
encountering other wildlife including bears or possibly wolves. Surf and White-winged Scoters stage on these fjords before do not hesitate to contact us. Safety
flying inland. Mew and Bonaparte’s Gulls feed in these rivers and they are also home to American Dippers. is also a top priority - our team has
Bella Bella
extensive experience in the field,
After a short walk onshore and a visit to a local research station, we disembark in this coastal village in time to catch our flight and our voyage is run in conjunction
south to Vancouver. with operators with the highest safety
standards.
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