Adventure Canada Announces 2027 Departures for Pacific Northwest Expeditions
by Bruce Parkinson
The Haida Gwaii totem poles serve as historical records, family crests & cultural guardians of Haida heritage (photo credit: Danny Catt)
Adventure Canada has announced the 2027 departures for two of its signature Pacific Northwest expeditions: Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Rainforest.
The company says the itineraries are designed around small-ship exploration and deep regional understanding, offering a thoughtful approach to travel where landscape, culture, and ecology are experienced as interconnected.
Haida Gwaii: Where Land, Sea, and Culture Meet
The nine-day Haida Gwaii voyage (May 25-June 2, 2027) starts in Vancouver before heading north into the archipelago. Aboard the 24-guest MV Cascadia, the expedition allows for a flexible pace shaped by tides, weather, wildlife, and the guidance of Haida hosts.
Exploration centres on the forested shores, sheltered inlets, and cultural landscapes of the Gwaii Haanas. Time is spent at Kaay Llnagaay, T’aanuu, SGang Gwaay, Hlk’yah GawGa, and K’uuna Llnagaay, while rainforest walks, intertidal exploration, and time on the water reveal the ecological richness of these islands.
Across the expedition, Haida voices remain central, offering a fuller understanding of an archipelago shaped by long relationship, resilience, and care.
Priced from CA$15,495 per person
Great Bear Rainforest: A Living Coastal Landscape
Also operating aboard MV Cascadia, the nine-day Great Bear Rainforest expedition (September 19-27, 2027) brings travellers into one of the most remarkable ecosystems on Earth.
Beginning in Haisla territory at Kitamaat, the journey passes steep fjords, old-growth valleys, and wildlife-rich coastal waters, visiting places where rainforest, ocean, and community remain closely intertwined.
Wildlife sightings are central to the experience, from humpbacks, orcas and porpoises in the nutrient-rich waters of Caamaño and Estevan Sounds to the possibility of spotting moksgm’ol, the rare spirit bear, in the territory of the Gitga’at First Nation. Exploration takes place by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot, conditions permitting.
Visits with coastal Indigenous communities and cultural hosts provide meaningful opportunities to learn about stewardship, contemporary life, and the enduring relationships that shape the region.
Priced from CA$14,495 per person
With just 24 guests aboard each departure, both expeditions prioritize access, flexibility, and a slower pace of travel. Itineraries evolve with conditions, allowing each journey to respond to the rhythms of the water and land.
“The expeditions are designed to foster understanding—of place, of culture, and of the connections between them,” says Cedar Swan, CEO of Adventure Canada. “Travelling in small groups allows for a more attentive, respectful way of experiencing these remarkable regions.”
