We were rewarded for a bumpy ride across the Strait of Juan de Fuca when we woke up to Victoria’s skyline gracing our view this morning. We headed into port and docked at the cruise ship terminal on Ogden Point. After Health Canada reviewed our documents regarding COVID protocols, we set off eagerly on a variety of adventures to explore this gem of the Salish Sea. Guests chose from a biking tour of the downtown core, a historic walking tour, a visit to a variety of private gardens, or a cultural canoe tour of the Inner Harbor. I opted for the last one and had a wonderful experience, as did the guests.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 04 May 2022
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 5/4/2022, National Geographic Quest
- Aboard the National Geographic Quest
- Alaska
John Pachuta, Naturalist
John’s passion is lifelong learning and sharing what he learns about the natural world with explorers young and old. He grew up in rural Ohio and graduated from Marietta College with a BA in Recreation Management. Wanderlust hit when John decided t...
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