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Paddling God's Pocket

Posted by Chris Murphy, Globe Travel Staff March 18, 2008 07:30 AM

If you collect places with interesting names (Truth or Consequences, N.M.; Tightsqueeze, Va.; Dunmovin, Calif. — you get the drift already) have I got the place for you: God’s Pocket, British Columbia. Sea Kayak Adventures has a sea kayak trip July 7-11 suitable for families with teens 13 and older. Stay in a rustic seven-room lodge on a remote uninhabited island in God’s Pocket Marine Provincial Park off the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Paddle by day among the network of waterways surrounding the islands that make up the park, hike into an island rainforest, spot whales, sea otters, and bald eagles, and unwind in the evening with a hot meal (featuring locally caught seafood) and a dip in the hot tub. The five-day tour is $1,699 per person and includes all kayaking gear and instruction, lodging, meals, and certified guides.

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  1. I'm doing the region July 2-13 from Port Hardy to Cape Sutil, perhaps even Cape Scott, weather and sea state permitting, with a return via God's Pocket . If you go, ensure you are prepared for the wet, cool days and damp nights, but especially for the incredible wildlife (spelled [Humpback, Orca and Grey] whales) and much more. The north island beaches are much like the tropics but without heat and palm trees...

    Posted by Richard Wilson March 22, 09 12:58 AM
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