Vancouver Island

In the Salish Sea off Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Carnival Spirit. "Vancouver Island, at the S. extremity of which Victoria lies, is 290 M. long and 50-80 M. wide, with an area of 20,000 sq. M."--Baedeker 1909. DSC_0736p1

Victoria

August 21st 2023
Monday was, in large measure, a sea day as Carnival Pride made her way down the length of Vancouver Island, in view in the distance most of the day. Naturalist Louise kept passengers apprised of whale sightings throughout the day. None approached the ship closer than several hundred yards. Dipping around Vancouver Island's southwest tip, we entered the Strait of Juan De Fuca late in the afternoon. ... read more

North America » Canada

A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more

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