7
A week in the
San Juan & Gulf Islands
The following is one of many possible itineraries:
Night 1
An easy 21 nautical mile cruise from our Anacortes
base is the Port of
Friday Harbor
. This island
community has something for everybody in the crew.
Consider the Whale Museum or stroll through town
and window shop.
Night 2
Victoria
provides one of yachting's most unique
cruising destinations. After clearing Canadian
customs, take "High Tea" at the Empress Hotel, enjoy
one of the foremost natural history museums and soak
up the continental flavor.
Night 3
Port Sidney
Marina is a delightful surprise. What
other marina has flower baskets hanging from every
piling? While here, plan to see the world famous
Butchart Gardens.
Night 4
The provincial marine park at
Montague Harbour
has
many mooring buoys in a well protected bay. Don't be
surprised to see a masked bandit wandering the
woods, raccoons are common residents of the park.
Night 5
Ganges
, on Saltspring Island, is the type of place that
even the diehards need to frequent on occasion. Stop
for some fresh provisions, a hot shower, pitch the
rubbish, send the obligatory postcard and take your
first mate out for some Salmon Wellington.
Night 6
Back across the border to
Roche Harbor
. After clearing
through US Customs and Immigration, you can
explore this scenic island resort. Smell the flowers in
the formal gardens, learn the history of the "Pig War"
and enjoy the "colors" ceremony at sunset.
Night 7
The final morning should be an early departure in
order to get back to AYC by 10 am. On your way back,
keep your camera ready, it's your last chance till next
cruise to see an Orca.
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Bedwell Harbour 34
Friday Harbor
21 16
Ganges
49 14 28
Maple Bay 55
22 34 24
Montague Harbour 49 15 28 7 18
Nanaimo 75
41 54 33 28 28
Pirates Cove
67 32 46 25 19 18 11
Roche Harbor 28
9 11 20 25 20 47 39
Sidney 37
10 19 16 19 17 43 35 10
Telegraph Harbour 64 29 43 21 11 16 18 11 34 28
Victoria 38 28 27 36 38 37 65 56 20 23 49
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DESTINATION
DISTANCES
IN MILES
Use this chart to determine
the mileage between
destinations when
planning your
cruise.
Empress Hotel,Victoria BC
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island