The trip from Victoria Harbour to the south end of Wallace Island was like entering a labyrinth. As the shadows began to shorten with the new day, we entered Haro Strait, turning north into Boundary Pass which narrows into Swanson Channel and eventually narrows again into Trincomali Channel. This little gem of tidal water separates Galliano Island from Salt Spring Island and hosts the history-rich Wallace Island, which was the focus of our day. The sun began to warm as we approached Panther Point at Wallace's southern end, and the calm seas signaled the start of an amazing day in the Canadian Gulf Islands.
10/2/2024
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National Geographic Venture
Alert Bay
This morning, National Geographic Venture cruised north to the tip of Vancouver Island through Seymour Narrows. It was a misty morning full of birds migrating south and Pacific white-sided dolphins bow-riding the ship. It was a great start to the morning. After a delicious brunch, guests disembarked to walk along the bay to the U’mista Cultural Centre. This is the First Nation’s homeland of the ‘Namgis Nation, who welcomed us with their regalia and museum, gifted with rich history and culture. It’s always a blessing to be welcomed into the hearts and spirits of this community and to witness their dances and songs in their big house potlatch ceremonies. After leaving the dock, National Geographic Venture cruised back south and saw humpback whales off in the foggy afternoon, along with gulls and seabirds galore. Thank you for joining us on another great day in the Pacific Northwest!
