Day 1: Leave Bellinham
Harbor and cruise to Sucia Islands. Drop anchor
in Echo Bay. The Sucia Islands are a cluster of
11 islands and inlets. Fossils can be found in one
of the bays as well as oysters, clams and crabs.
Day 2:
Cruise to Stuart Island. There are two main anchorages
on this island: Reid and Prevost Harbors. Anchor
in one of these areas to explore the island on one
of the hiking trails. A typical hike would be to
Turn Point lighthouse, with its sweeping view of
the Canadian Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island.
Day 3:
Cruise to San Juan Island and Roche Harbor Resort,
which is the home of the famous Roche Harbor Lime
& Cement Company. This historical island provides
many fun and interesting places to explore.
Day 4:
Cruise to Westcott and Garrison Bays. Here we will
crab, tour an oyster farm and visit the British
Camp, established in the 1860s and remaining active
until 1872 after the Pig War. The blockhouse, commissary
and barracks are still standing.
Day 5: Cruise
to the town of Friday Harbor, the largest village
in the islands, which also serves as the county
seat. Visit the Whale Museum or the University of
Washington Marine Laboratories, located right in
the harbor.
Day 6: Cruise
to Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island. This
beautiful sandy finger of land is perfect for picnics
and hiking. Also, it is a great place to catch crabs!
Day 7:
Cruise the islands, looking for pods of Orca Whales
and do some exciting whale watching. Spend the evening
in one of the dozens of lovely bays.
Day 8:
Cruise to the beautiful and charming city of Victoria,
British Columbia. Clear customs, sightsee, shop
and enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel and visit
the Maritime Museum.
Day 9:
Cruise to Sidney Harbor and visit the famed and
internationally reclaimed Butchart Gardens. Cruise
to Sidney Spit Marine Park and enjoy a barbeque
picnic on the beach.
Day 10:
Return to Bellinham
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