Gooses in formation over Seal Cove

22 03 2012

Spring is here…. supposedly. Almost a foot of snow overnight on St. Paddy’s day  gooses in formation

herons

herons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do these herons look happy?

C-FJPX

C-FJPX taxiing in





Bernadette Calonego

2 02 2012

In 2006  while Bernadette Calonego was doing research for her new novel, she contacted me to help her with information on the DHC-2 Beaver and the peculiarities of flying on British Columbia’s north coast. Here is an article  that she wrote: http://www.bernadettecalonego.com/english/beaver-cracks/ 

New livery





Inland Air Courtesy Van

27 06 2010

Inland Air has acquired a courtesy van and had some pretty cool graphics added by Carl of CK Advertising Solutions. This van will be used to shuttle our customers to and from the Atlin Terminal.





Atlin Cruise Ship Terminal

24 06 2010

Beginning in June, we have opened a counter in the Atlin Terminal in Historic Cow Bay. Come on down and visit us here when you are in Prince Rupert.  This year we are offering a full range of tours, ranging from our 1/2 hour Tsimshian Peninsula tour to the 3 hour Grzzly Bear tour in the Khutzeymateen

Courtesy Van at the Atlin Terminal

Valley. New this year is the North Pacific Cannery Tour. This 2 hour  package gives you a tremendous bargain for your money. You will depart the Seal Cove Seaplane Base in a De Havilland Beaver for a 12 minute flight to the North Pacific Cannery Museum. There you will have a 1/2 tour  through the museum with our Tsimshian guide. You will then have a 1/2 hour to roam on your own or browse in the gift shop. You will then return to Seal Cove in your Beaver seaplane. This tour includes transportation to and  Cow Bay, museum fees, and seaplane flight. You receive all of this for the low price of $175. CDN plus applicable  tax. This is an awesome tour at an incredible price. Be sure to have a look around in Seahorse Trading while you are in the Atlin Terminal. They have some wonderful merchandise and incredible thin crust pizza. Their friendly and courteous staff will be happy to assist you.





Flight Seeing Promotional Video

11 02 2010

We have just completed a new promo video highlighting our flightseeing tours. This video was produced locally by Lonnie Wishart. Local Musician Tom Lehar provided original background music, with narration by Craig Ellis. You can view this video on our YouTube channel Here.





Thinking about a kayaking trip? We highly recommend Archipelago Ventures Ltd.

11 02 2010

Mothership Kayaking Tours in the Queen Charlotte Islands  (Haida Gwaii)

Gwaii Haanas “Place of Wonder” National Park Reserve & Haida Heritage Site

Explore Gwaii Haanas National Park
By Sea and Air

You’ll spend a full six days travelling in one direction only through Gwaii Haanas National Park & Haida Heritage Site, either southbound from Cumshewa Inlet to SGaang Gwaay or northbound from SGaang Gwaay to Cumshewa Inlet. Each trip will either begin or end with a spectacular seaplane flight over Gwaii Haanas from Queen Charlotte City to (or from) the M.V. Island Bay.

Why choose a one direction only “Fly In / Out” Mothership Kayaking trip?

  • You’ll spend more of your valuable trip time paddling, hiking and exploring.
  • You’ll enjoy calm waters and a higher safety margin. Travelling in one direction only means less distance to travel which means greater flexibility for choosing optimal sea conditions.
  • Spend more time in the remote, rugged and spectacular southern portion of Gwaii Haanas
  • Enjoy a great “flight–seeing” experience through the beautiful southern Charlottes.

Archipelago Ventures Ltd. has been providing a commercial charter and adventure tour service on the Islands since 1980. All of our captains and guides have been long time residents of the Charlottes (one was born in Queen Charlotte City!) and know the islands well. Over those years we have provided a warm and friendly alternative to exploring the more remote corners of Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands)





Visit Gwaii Haanas Guest House

3 02 2010

Gwaii Haanas Guest House

We would like to invite you to explore our corner of the world nestled deep within Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site.  Hidden in a remote corner of Canada’s Pacific West Coast, the area is far away from cities, roads, boat traffic and large crowds of tourists.
Located on Haida Gwaii, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site offers pristine wilderness at its best!  Explore and discover the region with us and benefit from the knowledge and guidance provided by our local guides and residents.  Our homestead and guesthouse offer rustic, comfortable accommodations, wholesome nutritious meals, kayak rental and guided boat excursions deep within Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada.
Our location is only accessible by boat or by Inland Air Charters ltd.  floatplane.








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