Our day on board National Geographic Venture started inside of Williams Cove as guests had the chance to stretch their legs on a variety of hikes, including a bushwhacking hike that got up to a peat bog, or muskeg. After lunch, we cruised up Tracy Arm to the South Sawyer Glacier, where we deployed our Zodiacs for an up-close look at the glacier and bergs in the arm. Harbor seals, mountain goats, and glacier calving were some of the amazing things we got to witness.
5/11/2024
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National Geographic Quest
Calvert Island
The Hakai Research Institute is a former fishing lodge that was converted to an ecological observatory in 2009. Nestled in beautiful coastal British Columbia, it is surrounded by pristine old-growth forest, white sand beaches, and tidal inlets. A gem of the Pacific Northwest, the Institute invited Lindblad Expeditions and our guests to visit and explore the remarkable ecology of her mountains and shores. National Geographic Quest made her maiden landing at the Institute today, and it was an incredible day. Guests were able to choose from a variety of casual, moderate, and aerobic hikes, traversing through temperate forest, muskeg, beaches, and tide pools along the way. For those interested in marine exploration, Zodiac cruises probed the glacially-carved edges of the island. All were then invited to explore the grounds of the Institute and talk with the directors, who were happy to share their passions and history with us.