Today marks the first day in National Geographic Quest’s exploration of the narrow waterways of Canada. Anchoring outside of Prince Rupert early in the morning, we made our required customs stop before getting back into the wilderness of British Columbia for the rest of the week. Guests spent the morning ashore, wandering around the shops and walking trails that surround Cow Bay Marina. We enjoyed the sunshine, a rare visitor to these temperate rainforest skies. After lunch, National Geographic Quest once again set sail southwards towards Seattle through the Inside Passage.
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- 11 Sep 2022
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, 9/11/2022, National Geographic Quest
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JIll Niederberger, Naturalist
Jill is an aquatic biologist, naturalist, divemaster, and captain with a love for everything living in and depending on water. Whether sailing catamarans, leading snorkeling tours, or assisting with cetacean field research projects, she enjoys connec...
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