Remarkable Journeys. Engaging People. Wild Spaces.
Expeditions into the nature and culture of British Columbia and Alaska.
Haida Gwaii
8 or 9 days
On a cruise by land and sea, you’ll explore the famed, rich marine life and rainforests, as well as the Haida culture. Our small ship tours offer special access to the whole archipelago, from north to south, ancient to modern, including Gwaii Haanas and UNESCO World Heritage Site SGang Gwaay.
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Gulf Islands in Spring
4 days, 3 nights
Some people think they’ve “done” the Salish Sea or the Gulf Islands if they’ve visited Victoria and Salt Spring Island. Our trips leave off where the road ends and delve into an odyssey through geologic and human timescales, alongside sculpted sandstone shorelines, moist rainforests and eagles soaring along rocky bluffs.
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Whales and Wild Isles
5 or 9 days
This epic summertime odyssey is about whales and the oceanic world they inhabit. Cruise along the remote north and central coast of the Great Bear Rainforest to faraway islands, by sailing ship or catamaran.
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Built for exploring the wild spaces of our world. Our coastal yachts are beautiful, comfortable and strong.
Maple Leaf
Learn MoreBuilt in Vancouver in 1904, with a pedigree as a luxury yacht and a tough long-liner. Maple Leaf accommodates 8 guests in semi-private double sleeping areas, with 3 shared heads with showers. Comfortable, and the spirit of adventure.
Swell
Learn MoreBuilt in Vancouver in 1912, Swell has served communities as a workboat for 92 years. Converted for 12 guests in 6 private cabins, all with ensuite heads and showers. Comfortable, handsome, boutique.
Cascadia
Learn MoreThe youngest of our fleet, though strong-built and elegant. She accommodates up to 24 guests in 12 luxurious cabins. Light, comfortable, and capable of reaching the coast’s wildest places.
Dates & Rates
Discover the stunning beauty of the BC and Alaska coast on a boutique nature and wildlife expedition. Browse our dates and rates and find the perfect trip for you.
Learn MoreWhy Maple Leaf Adventures
By travelling with Maple Leaf, you are part of the important, emerging conservation-based economy on the coast.
Ecotourism
Our careful, thoughtful approach to our trips, to nature, and to all of the people we visit, has earned us a reputation as a model for conservation travel.
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Advocacy
As we and our colleagues develop ecotourism here, we spend time advocating—to make a place for green tourism, to protect ecosystems and wildlife.
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Conservation
Every trip donates to conservation, benefitting the places we explore; in addition to donations, we take direct action, too.
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Safety & Expertise
Explore the coast on a world-class expedition led by locals, that combines engaging experiences with solid planning and safety management.
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Stories From The Coast
Follow our coastal expeditions with notes from the field.
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