Hikes for Boaters: Northern Strait of Georgia
At the northern end of the Strait of Georgia, between Desolation Sound to the east and Vancouver Island to the west, there are a number of islands with wonderful anchorages and some of our favorite hikes along this section…
Hikes for Boaters: Southwest Coast of Van Isle
The northern half of Vancouver Island’s West Coast has long been the domain of those with the time and spirit to do a circumnavigation, and these rugged and remote destinations are undeniably special for that reason. On the…
#TBT: Cruising the North Coast Wilderness
In our latest Throwback Thursday, 48° North contributor Michael Boyd shares some tips for preparing for a voyage up the beautiful and rugged North Coast of British Columbia. The North Coast of British Columbia is the area…
Hikes for Boaters: The Broughtons
Ah, the Broughtons, one of the dreamiest cruising destinations in the entire region. It is a cruiser’s reward, whether you’ve just challenged often-blustery Johnstone Strait or are ducking in from the bigger water of Queen…
Hikes for Boaters: More Gulf Islands
The Canadian Gulf Islands are just across the border from the San Juans and are similar in many respects—in the large number of islands, the many marine parks, and the wealth of opportunities for boaters, including hiking.…
Hikes for Boaters: More San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands are one of the great treasures for boaters in the Pacific Northwest, even more so for those who like to go hiking. Our previous column on the San Juan Islands covered our favorite hikes on Cypress and…