British Columbia

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Only a few of these beautiful islands are accessible by ferry.  The rest are reserved for adventurous souls who long to leave civilization and all its trappings far behind. In 1791, Captain George Vancouver was one of the first European mariners to record his visit to what is now British Columbia and Washington, leaving behind a legacy of place names such as Vancouver Island and Mt. Rainier.  Come with us and retrace Captain Vancouver's historic voyage, visiting quaint ports, great cities, and remarkable wilderness that has changed little since Vancouver's visit.

These secluded islands - the remaining mountaintops of a receding continent - still offer incredible scenery and solitude. Only private yachts and Cruise West's Spirit of Endeavour can take full advantage of this captivating maze of islands and fjords. You'll see wild shores that have changed little since Captain George Vancouver first explored here in 1791, and navigate scenic, narrow passageways en route to British Columbia's charming Gulf Islands, the colorful logging community of Nanaimo, and Victoria's incomparable Butchart Gardens.

And whether you're exploring the stately British heritage of Victoria or turn-of-the-century Rosario Resort on Orcas Island, our Exploration Leader will give you an insider's view of both the past and the present. Learn how to pronounce "Esquimault," and where to find the best Irish linens and Scottish tweeds in Victoria. Learn the past of Vancouver's Stanley Park, and how the Hudson's Bay Company changed the face of Vancouver Island.

So much history.  So much beauty.  Come explore the best of the Pacific Northwest with us.