Maple Leaf Adventures

16/08/2025

Fall in the Great Bear Rainforest feels like the world exhaling.

As salmon return to their natal streams, life rushes in—grizzlies, black bears, the rare spirit bear, wolves, eagles, and whales all drawn to the feast. Humpbacks rise in perfect synchrony. The forest glows gold. The sea pulses with life.

Aboard Maple Leaf, you’re not just watching from a distance—
You’re close to the water.
Close to the wild.

This is the season of abundance.
The grand finale.
And there is nowhere on Earth we’d rather be.

All wildlife photos have been taken with a telephoto lens and cropped.

07/08/2025

Fall is when the wild truly comes alive. 🐻🐋⛵️ The crowds thin. The bears feast. Whales breach. And the schooner Maple Leaf sails into quiet channels as nature takes center stage.

Great Bear Rainforest | Oct 7–15
Grizzly bears. Humpbacks and orcas. Bald eagles overhead. A chance to glimpse the rare white spirit bear. Includes a rainforest hike and a cultural visit to the Kitasoo Xai’xais village of Klemtu.

Desolation Sound | Oct 20–24
Grizzlies along the shoreline. Humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, and harbour seals in rich marine waters. A stunning blend of wildlife and fjord-like landscapes.

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve | Oct 27–31
Golden light, fall colour, and peaceful anchorages. Spot sea lions, seals, migratory birds, and savour the quieter rhythms of the Salish Sea.

✨ Travelling solo? The single supplement is waived on all fall departures aboard Maple Leaf.

📞 Call us to reserve your spot — a few spaces remain for these unforgettable voyages.

📷Photography by: .morris and Maple Leaf Adventures crew. All wildlife photos were taken with a telephoto lens and cropped.

02/08/2025

🌙🍷Sail into a dream. Sip into the moment. Only 3 cabins remain for our award-winning Wine & Islands expedition, Oct 29–Nov 2, 2025.

Named one of Time Out Magazine’s “10 Best Wine Vacations in North America” and winner of a 2025 BC Tourism Culinary Award, this journey is where Gulf Islands serenity meets curated BC wine experiences.

Aboard the luxury catamaran Cascadia, drift through quiet island passages, step ashore for exclusive tastings, and savour gourmet dinners paired with the region’s finest vintages. It’s a voyage of soft horizons, cool-climate wines, and unforgettable moments at sea.

✨ Only 3 cabins left. Reserve your place in this coastal dream.

📍 Departs Sidney, BC
📅 Oct 29–Nov 2, 2025

📷Photography taken by

31/07/2025

Salt on your skin. The quiet breath of a whale rising beside you. A schooner’s sails catching the summer wind as you weave through wild channels where the land still remembers every story.

There are a few rare spots left to join Maple Leaf this August for:
🌊 Whales & Totems | Aug 9–14 | Broughton Archipelago
🌊 Whales & Wild Isles | Aug 21–29 | Great Bear Rainforest

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to book your adventure, this is it. The whales are here. The wild is calling.

📷Photography taken by: . All wildlife photos were taken with a telephoto lens and cropped.

30/07/2025

To pause. To listen. To walk softly on the earth. Ecotourism invites us to step out of the noise, to experience wild places in a way that leaves them as we found them—or better. A chance to remember what we used to know before we got so busy.

Janet Winbourne

29/07/2025

Discover the best time to visit Vancouver Island. Whether you're seeking spring wildflowers, summer whale watching, or fall bear encounters--find your perfect season.

Photo: Phil Stone Spring haul-out—Steller sea lions bask in the coastal sun along Vancouver Island’s Inside Passage. The mild coastal climate means spring

27/07/2025

Ready to go beyond the usual? October in the Great Bear Rainforest offers a journey few ever experience—raw, untamed, unforgettable.

Great Bear Rainforest | Oct 7–15, 2025

Nine days aboard Maple Leaf, sailing through misty fjords, ancient forests, and salmon-charged rivers. Watch bears feast along wild shorelines, eagles fill the skies, and whales pass through remote channels.

Deep wilderness immersion
Iconic wooden sailing ship
Small group, no crowds, full connection

For those who crave true wilderness, where nature leads the way and every day brings something wild and unexpected.

Call us to explore the details of this soul-stirring autumn voyage.

📷Photography by .bc

23/07/2025

One hugs the coastline, shares quiet moments with bears, and knows every guest by name.

The other... Well, it’s got a casino?

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21/07/2025

When the crowds head indoors… the true explorers head to sea.

This October, sail aboard the classic tall ship Maple Leaf and experience coastal BC at its quiet, golden best—peaceful anchorages, rich wildlife, and cozy harvest feasts.

🍂 Desolation Sound | Oct 20–24
Stretch out summer: warm swims, hidden coves, mountain views.

🌲 Gulf Islands | Oct 27–31
Unwind in the islands: autumn colours, playful marine life, slower days.

Short voyages. Big adventure.
No crowds, no stress—just wild, restorative beauty.
Easy last-minute escape from Vancouver.

✨ Call us for details on the secret season—your cabin awaits.

📷Photography by: , Grace Van Helvoirt and the Maple Leaf Crew. Wildlife photos are taken with a telegraphic lens and cropped.

19/07/2025

This is Alaska—like you’ve never seen it.

Not through the distant decks of a mega cruise ship. But from the deck of a classic wooden schooner or a lovingly restored heritage tugboat—close enough to feel the thunder of a calving glacier, to witness the awe of a breaching whale, to hear the breath of a sea otter drifting by.

This is the Alaska Adventure with Maple Leaf Adventures: boutique, immersive, unforgettable. Explore fjords, rainforests, tidewater glaciers, and remote island communities where the pace slows and the wild comes alive. Watch brown bears feast on salmon at Pack Creek. Glide through iceberg-laden fjords on a zodiac. Walk rain-soaked beaches, kayak through crystal waters, and trace the cultural tapestry of Alaska’s southeast—where Tlingit, Haida, Russian, and Scandinavian histories entwine.

Small groups. Expert guides. Flexible days that follow nature’s rhythm—not a clock.

This is Alaska up close. Real. Raw. Transformational.

Alaska Adventure
Alaska Supervoyage
Alaska with Canadian Geographic

Back in 2026 with Maple Leaf and every season with Swell.

Adventure calls. Will you answer?

📷Photography by Wildlife photos taken with telephoto lens and cropped

17/07/2025

The heart of every voyage 💕⛴️

Yes, our coastline is wild and spectacular. Yes, the wildlife will leave you in awe. But again and again, our guests tell us it’s the crew who make their trip unforgettable.

From the first warm welcome to the last fond farewell, it’s the care, passion, and knowledge of our crew that transform a trip into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether it’s guiding you through hidden anchorages, sharing stories of the coast, or serving a meal that rivals the finest restaurants — they’re the soul of every journey.

Here’s just a few words from our guests
✨ “Every day was magical.”
✨ “We created memories that will last a lifetime.”
✨ “Above 5 stars in every way.”
✨ “Friendly, lighthearted, and professional.”
✨ “Absolutely spectacular!”

To every crew member—whether pictured or not—thank you for showing up with heart, every single voyage.

📷Photography by: and Maple Leaf Adventures Crew