British Columbia’s craft brewing scene is rich with history. Craft Beer historian Greg Evans joins us each year on our autumn Craft Beer Culinary Cruise, where his knowledge for local beer is complemented by coastal explorations in the Gulf Islands. Although we enjoy over 50 types of craft beer on our Craft Beer Cruise aboard […]
The tidewater glaciers that we visit on our our small ship Alaska cruises are retreating. In Maple Leaf Adventures’ 30 years of operating trips both the Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm and the Dawes Glacier in Endicott Arm have noticeably retreated. Here’s a great visual to show you that maps and charts, which are not updated […]
When you’ve got more than a century to your life, you can have a lot of secrets. This spring, we discovered that our two ships each held a little-known past as television stars! Not only that, both ships lured people away from their families and friends in each show. The Swell – The Beachcombers (1974) […]
In 2014, we replaced one of the Maple Leaf’s most recognizable attributes: her beautiful bowsprit. What’s a Bowsprit? The bowsprit (aka that long pointy bit on the bow of the ship) is like a third mast. It is made of strong, clear Douglas fir wood. The metal stays that help hold the foremast and main […]
Seemingly unending sunny skies and spring weather are giving the Maple Leaf Adventures crew a huge boost at our annual shipyard work this year. Reports will come soon on what we’ve done to make the ships beautiful and ready to go for their expedition cruise season on the British Columbia and Alaska coast. In the […]
A fun time-lapse as Maple Leaf chef James Maine prepares dinner in the galley. (30 seconds)
By Maureen Gordon There’s a story that begins with a man skating on a frozen river at night, being chased by wolves. The man was alone, heading home through the forest and countryside of Buckingham, Quebec, after working many miles up river from town. It’s a story Alex MacLaren liked to tell his grandchildren, and […]
Our occasional photo-quote collage that reflects the rewards and special insights travel gives us. These are made by Maple Leaf Adventures staff, from their photos and their personal inspiration. Please enjoy — and share if you like! Learn about Maple Leaf Adventure’s boutique expedition cruises.
Apr 19-22, 2014 Depart & return: Sidney, BC (near Victoria airport and ferry terminals) Board: Saturday, Apr 19. Disembark: noon, Tues Apr 22. Inquire Take advantage of Easter’s seasonal lateness this year, and make it a memorable holiday in BC’s beautiful Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, in the Salish Sea. About the Gulf Islands National Park and […]
by Maureen Gordon 1904 was a year of dramatic growth for the young city of Vancouver, BC — then just 18 years old. The first cement sidewalks replaced wooden boards. The first auto dealership opened in town. New office blocks and neighbourhoods sprouted, and people moved in as soon as they were built. And, the […]