Maple Leaf Adventures

Three ships, three different experiences

Maple Leaf Adventures offers three distinct ways to explore the coast: the historic SV Maple Leaf schooner provides an authentic, hands-on sailing experience for eight guests, while the converted MV Swell tugboat offers rugged charm and private ensuites for twelve. For those seeking maximum comfort, the modern MV Cascadia catamaran accommodates twenty-four guests with spacious, luxury cabins and exceptional open-water stability.

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MV Cascadia

The MV Cascadia is a modern, high-end catamaran designed for up to 24 guests who seek maximum comfort, space, and stability without losing the intimacy of a small-ship expedition. This luxury vessel boasts bright, spacious cabins with large windows and private ensuites, alongside expansive open-air viewing decks and premium lounge spaces. It provides a smooth, stable ride through open waters and serves as a premier floating lodge, complete with elevated local cuisine and top-tier amenities for the discerning wilderness traveller.

MV Swell

The MV Swell is a handsomely converted 1912 coastal tugboat that masterfully blends rugged, historic character with modern comfort for up to 12 guests. Built from heavy timbers, she features six private cabins, each equipped with its own ensuite bathroom, allowing travellers to enjoy a cozy, boutique hotel atmosphere on the water. With her sturdy hull, warm wood finishes, and an inviting onboard hot tub, the Swell offers a charming, nostalgia-infused base camp for exploring remote inlets and hidden beaches.

SV Maple Leaf

The SV Maple Leaf is a classic 1904 wooden sailing schooner that offers an authentic, hands-on maritime experience for up to eight guests. As a beautifully restored heritage yacht, she features a rich timber interior and traditional, semi-private sleeping berths separated by thick curtains, staying true to classic tall-ship design. This vessel is perfect for adventurous travellers and sailing enthusiasts who want to feel the wind in the canvas, help the crew hoist the sails, and enjoy an intimate, low-impact connection with the coastal wilderness.

Choose the itinerary for you

Maple Leaf Adventures operates exceptional, small-ship expeditions across the Pacific Northwest's most iconic wilderness regions. Each unscripted itinerary focuses on low-impact, regenerative travel, guiding small groups of guests through remote fjords, ancient old-growth forests, and mist-shrouded archipelagos that large cruise ships cannot access. Led by expert naturalists and Indigenous cultural hosts, these multi-day safaris combine thrilling wildlife encounters—such as viewing grizzly bears, whales, and sea otters—with deep cultural immersion and local gourmet dining, offering a profound, deep-water connection to the natural soul of the coast.

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Great Bear Rainforest

Join an expedition that takes you deep into one of the largest untouched temperate rainforests on Earth, a mystical landscape where dramatic fjords meet ancient cedar canopies. Guided by expert naturalists, you will explore hidden inlets and river valleys in search of majestic grizzly bears, coastal wolves, and the elusive white Spirit Bear, all while learning about the rich ecosystems and cultures that have protected this wilderness for millennia.

Haida Gwaii

Often called the "Galapagos of the North" due to its distinct, endemic wildlife, this deeply moving safari explores a remote, mist-shrouded archipelago rich in natural beauty and living history. Guided by local Haida cultural hosts, you will travel by water to ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites to stand before weathered totem poles, explore vibrant marine ecosystems, and experience a powerful connection to the land and its people.

Vancouver Island

This rugged west coast adventure navigates a spectacular, wave-swept labyrinth of remote sounds, sandy beaches, and hidden sea caves. The itinerary is a paradise for marine life enthusiasts, offering incredible opportunities to spot sea otters playing in kelp forests, whales breaching offshore, and a stunning array of intertidal life, all framed by the backdrop of Vancouver Island's ancient, moss-draped old-growth forests.

Explore the wilderness of Western Canada

Turn your journey into the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime getaway by pairing a Maple Leaf Adventures expedition with road-trip through the Rocky Mountains, a wilderness stay at a premier bear lodge, or take time to relax in Tofino, a beach-side oasis on Vancouver Island.

Add Rocky Mountaineer

Why not combine a magnificent Maple Leaf Adventure with a once in a lifetime journey onboard the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer train. You’ll experience rugged mountain peaks and glimmering glaciers as you enter the heart of one of Canada’s most incredible wilderness areas. Keep your eyes peeled for grizzlies and have your camera at the ready!