This morning we explored Green Inlet, a long and beautiful bay on the British Columbia shore. Steep, tree-covered hills met the salt water, and as we explored by Zodiacs and kayaks we discovered many bald eagles. All afternoon we enjoyed abundant, warm sunshine as we cruised north along the green, undeveloped coast of Princess Royal Island. Then late in the afternoon we saw whales! We saw distant blows and backs of several fin whales, and at least one humpback whale.
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.