Approaching the Charlottes

Prince Rupert to Skidegate

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July 9th 2005
I (Katherine is writing today) embarked on the ferry to Skidegate with a combination of excitement and trepidation. Excitement because it is a long ferry ride (compared to most I take, anyway), much of which is over open water. I expected some bouncing, and I always look forward to that. Trepidation because it really felt to me like we were heading to the back of beyond. What if we had car tro ... read more

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Queen Charlotte Islands

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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