Jeanette joins us again in 2008! This was originally a "one-off" tour in 2006 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launching of the Columbia III. But the trip filled so quickly that we are running the tour again. Jeanette's informative guiding brought a very positive response from the guests. Join us in a relaxed cruise, as we again retrace and revisit the passages and communities, both faded and flourishing, that the Columbia Coast Mission so faithfully served for 70 years.
Historian Jeanette Taylor will take you back in time on a three-day tour in June of Desolation Sound. The inner coast has always attracted distinctive characters, rugged individuals who live with the demands of wind and tide to create a life of their own. She'll share a wealth of lively tales to breathe life into the many hauntingly beautiful places we'll visit, from ancient First Nations sites to the remains of homesteads and settlements.
Many of our ports of call are familiar stops for the Columbia III. The ship
served these isolated places as a hospital and mission ship over 50 years ago.
The elegant Columbia III is still a welcome sight as we move at a leisurely
pace among the islands and inlets. You'll enjoy the same generous hospitality
the ship made famous in her days with the Columbia Coast Mission. Our crew
provides gourmet dining, lively conversation and comfortable quarters.
We'll visit historical sights in the Desolation Sound area including a remote gravesite in Toba Inlet, an abandoned First Nations village recorded by Captain Vancouver in the 1800’s and numerous pictographs on Cortes, West Redonda and Quadra Islands. We'll also visit a modern-day homestead on Sonora Island where the residents (your skipper and family) run their home and business on solar power.
Join us to immerse yourself in the wildlife, sea and mountains of this
exceptional part of the coast. You'll carry home rich memories of adventures and
impressive characters.
The tour operates in Campbell River (directions). Departing at 10:00 am, we will return late-afternoon on the last day to Campbell River.
See also the testimonial posted by a 2007 guest.
"Many thanks for the great trip to add to our store of memories. The crew
were very knowledgeable and accommodating. The food has been delicious and
abundant. Jeanette’s store of stories and history of the islands is impressive.
Fern and family’s love of this area is evident. "
Cic and Helen, Victoria B.C.
"This was our first boat trip. We found the scenery spectacular, the guide
most informative and responsive to any questions we had. The food was superb and
the crew made us feel almost like family. The small group size (10) helped the
group to really come together."
Gerry and Rosalene, Victoria B.C.
"Difficult for me to express words beyond perfection in all areas of our trip with your group."
Ed. Victoria B.C.
"Ken and Barb loved the trip, the Columbia, the crew, the guide, the food,
the wine - WOW - one excellent adventure!"
Qualicum Beach, B.C.
"For seven days and seven nights
we thrilled to scenes of memorable delight.
Both visual and edible and sometimes spiritual too,
our group was guided by the four Campbell crew.
Up muddy beach and up overgrown trail,
our historian leader did prevail!
Thanks to Ross, Fern, Miray, Farlyn and Jeanette."
Group composition! Tim, Eileen, Betty, Dorothy, Ernie, Don, Leona, Lynne and Gordon all of B.C. Canada
Testimonials from our inaugural history cruise in 2006:
"Jeanette's informative guiding brought a very positive response from the
guests. As Skipper, I was taken aside numerous times by guests who wanted to
impress upon me how much they were enjoying having Jeanette along."
Captain Ross Campbell
"Were your ears burning for the next couple of hours as we extolled the
virtues of all of you and the trip in general en route home? What a trip!"
Joan Burrows
"To list the superlatives would take too long, so we simply offer a deep and
heartfelt thanks for a wonderful experience, and for us a step back in
time."
Peter and Lynn Newbury
Our tour leader, Jeanette Taylor has a passion for coastal history and has worked in the history field for over 20 years, starting with a job at the BC Archives that led to her work as a curator and interpreter at the Campbell River Museum. Her first book, River City, A History of Campbell River and the Discovery Islands (1999), was based on years of research and interviews, as was a second book, Exploring Quadra Island, Heritage Sites and Hiking Trails (2001). She's currently at work on a third book, a history of the Discovery Islands and adjacent inlets.
"A riveting saga as well as an important historical record, River City comes
from a writer who knows and loves the area's history (and who brings fresh
insights into life and work along the Discovery Coast)." -Campbell River Courier-Islander
This is a handy and interesting guide to historical sites, hiking trails, and
the chain of lakes on beautiful Quadra Island, BC. It covers everything from the
geological origins of the island to recent history. The authors include a
section on "Island Seasons" which explores some of the natural occurrences of
each month.
| 2008 History Tour with Jeanette Taylor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31 - June 2 Desolation Sound | 2 nights | This tour is being chartered by the CAMPBELL RIVER MUSEUM. Please phone 250-287-3103 for availability and registration. | |
| Autumn Desolation Sound | Dates and Price To Be Announced | ||
Trip size limited to 8-10 participants. Our trips are all inclusive from the
point of departure. Trip prices are in Canadian dollars. U.S. prices are
approximate and will be based on current exchange rate at the time of booking.
Rates do not include the Canadian 5% G.S.T.
New for 2008: Art, Photography & Videography Tours!
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