Archive for February, 2006
First Nations – Gilakas’la (Welcome)
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Eight thousand years ago – a millennia after the last ice age and long before the first Egyptian pyramids were erected – Canada’s First Nations shared this wild coastal region with eagles, black bears, orca whales and salmon.
Kayaking
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
trap your kayak to your roof rack, rent from a local outfitter, or sign up for a guided kayak tour then dip your paddle into the seas, rivers, and lakes of Vancouver Island North.
Wildlife
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
The wildlife easily outnumbers the residents of Vancouver Island North. Expect your first sightings to be bald eagles riding the updrafts overhead or perhaps a black bear munching on sweet grass at the edge of Highway 19 (locally known as “bear alley”).
Diving
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Vancouver Island North is world-renown for its diving. These cold (around 8˙C), clear, current-fed waters house an extraordinary diversity of life in jaw-dropping density.
Sportfishing
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
All five varieties of Pacific salmon migrate through the Queen Charlotte Strait to spawning grounds further south. That means North Island fisher folk get first dibs on these delicious (especially when barbequed with a touch of lemon and plenty of butter) members of the fish genus known as Oncorhynchus (aka the big pink ones).
Hiking
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Vancouver Island North is a hiker’s paradise. Trails and abandoned logging roads penetrate deep into the landscape, offering easy access to remote forests, streams, and lakes. Many seaside communities are lined with wheelchair-accessible seawalls and boardwalks perfect for family outings and romantic sunset strolls prior to an evening meal.
Alert Bay – Home of the Killer Whale
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Arriving via a scenic 40-minute ferry ride from Port McNeill, visitors will experience a rare, precious and utterly unique First Nation Cultural tourism destination. Alert Bay is said to be the last authentic fishing village on Canada’s west coast.
Telegraph Cove – On the Boardwalk
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Nestled in a tiny inlet, the community of Telegraph Cove began as a telegraph station in 1912. Today, it is a launch pad for visitors exploring the Broughton Archipelago in powerboats, sailboats, and
Welcome
Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Vancouver Island North is the first word and last stop in western Canada for outdoor adventure.