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Now, that's how you catch a fish! Sometimes you'r

Now, that's how you catch a fish!

Sometimes you're just at the right place at the right time. Fantastic to see this bear in action.

We love being able to share experiences like this with our guests. It's truly magical

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#bear #bearviewing #fish #fishing #wildlifeadventures #destinationbc #yellowfinmagic #luxuryyachtcharters #canadianwildlife #Canada

Hello weekend, we are ready for you! We love the

Hello weekend, we are ready for you!

We love the expressive faces of the Steller sea lions & enjoy spending time viewing them on our Desolation Sound expeditions

The Steller sea lions, also known as northern sea lions, live throughout the Pacific Rim region. Always fun to experience as they are gregarious & vocal. They're the largest sea lion & the largest of all the eared seals

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#sealions #stellersealions #wildlifeadventures #desolationsound #destinationbc #canadianwildlife #canada
#pacificyellowfinmagic #luxuryyachtcharters

A "quick" glimpse of a beautiful day on the water

A "quick" glimpse of a beautiful day on the water captured in a time lapse

We can't wait to be back out there again sharing moments like these, & more, with our amazing guests

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#water #beautifulbc #destinationbc #luxuryyachtcharters #pacificyellowfinmagic #familytravel #canadianadventures #Canada

A look of deep concentration to start the week Sh

A look of deep concentration to start the week

Sharing one of the amazing bears we've had the privilege to view on our past journeys. Magic

We look forward to many more exciting journeys exploring the neverending beauty that B.C. has to offer

Photo @mpoliza

#bears #bearviewing
#wildlifeadventures
#pacificyellowfinmagic
#luxuryyachtcharters
#beautifulbc
#destinationbc #canada

Moving into the long weekend A different view fro

Moving into the long weekend

A different view from the PYF on a prior charter. Relaxing on the deck as we slowly move along, enjoying the gorgeous B.C. scenery

We hope you have a great Victoria Day Weekend, if you're here in Canada, & if not, wherever you are in the world, we're sending you long weekend vibes

#longweekend #beautifulbc #pacificyellowfinmagic #luxuryyachtcharters #canadianadventures #Canada #destinationbc

This truly is a great bear! We can see where the

This truly is a great bear! We can see where the region gets its name

And it's where we travel as part of our Wilderness & Wildlife Great Bear Rainforest Safari

Our Rainforest Safari is the ultimate Canadian wilderness experience. Majestic granite cliffs tower over the inlets of the north coast. Journey through the Inside Passage into the highly biodiverse ecosystem that is the Great Bear Rainforest

Sometimes we get to see a Kermode bear like this, strolling around, perusing the water for a meal. It's unforgettable
#bears #kermode #spiritbear #greatbearrainforest #bearviewing #wilderness #wildlife #canadianwildlife #destinationbc #canada #luxuryyachtcharters

Motherhood is an adventure! We wish all mums a ve

Motherhood is an adventure!
We wish all mums a very Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy.

#mum #mom #mother #mama #bears #mamabear #cubs #happymothersday

Adventure Unscripted Excited to announce the laun

Adventure Unscripted

Excited to announce the launch of our new website! Check out all about us, our adventures, charters & more through the link in our bio!

www.pacificyellowfin.com

#website #unscriptedadventure
#destinationbc #luxuryyachtcharters #explorecanada

And sometimes they come right up to to the boat!

And sometimes they come right up to to the boat!
These orcas came close to our tender & hungout for awhile. Needless to say our guests were thrilled! And so were we

Its always an amazing experience to see one of what we call the "Big Five” cast of characters: bears, wolves, sea lions, eagles and, of course, gorgeous whales like this

Find out more about our expeditions www.pacificyellowfin.com

#wildlifewednesday #whales #orcas #destinationbc #wildlifeadventures #luxuryyachtcharters #Canada

Sometimes you need to take a moment & let it all s

Sometimes you need to take a moment & let it all soak in...appreciate the simple beauties that bring us calm & joy...the lushness of the landscape, the moodiness of the mist, the exquisite colour of the water

We realize how lucky we are to spend much of our time surrounded by this magnificence & can't wait to be out there again soon. We hope you'll join us one day too

#wilderness #beautifulbc
#naturalbeauty
#destinationbc
#appreciation
#Canada
#luxuryyachtcharters

Whoaaa indeed! The amazing breaching of a humpbac

Whoaaa indeed!
The amazing breaching of a humpback whale seen on one of our journeys. We always get excited when when they appear. This magnificent guy really gave us a great jump. We give him a perfect 10

Did you know a Humpback breach requires the whale to break through the water’s surface at its top speed of 28km/h? Incredible. Incredible creatures

#whales #humpback #wildlife #canadianadventures #breaching #destinationbc
#luxuryyachtcharters #Canadal

Catch of the day! It's pretty amazing to observe

Catch of the day!

It's pretty amazing to observe a bear going after his dinner. They are savvy fishers!

Last fall we had the privilege of seeing this guy in action on one of our Rainforest Safaris. These expeditions have their very own “Big Five” cast of characters: eagles, wolves, whales, sea lions & bears! Our mission? Try to spy all 5 within our 5 night trip

Find out more www.pacificyellowfin.com

#bears #fishing #bearviewing #wildlifeculture #destinationbc #canadianwildlife #capturingthemoment #canada
#explorecanada

Seafood Sunday! Well, seafood any day is great whe

Seafood Sunday! Well, seafood any day is great when you're onboard with us

The rich ocean bounty we glide over every day on your voyage provides the freshest ingredients that our professional chefs, including the awesome @nfa.barter, transform into the amazing West Coast meals we are known for. Melding time-honoured cooking techniques & modern, Pacific Northwest-inspired influences, along with their own inspirations we ensure that meals are among the highlights of trips with us

Often our guest are involved in harvesting the ingredients for their meals from our local waters. Whether we stop at our private beach to gather an oyster or clam bounty, collect the crabs from our traps set the night before, fish for wild BC salmon off the tender or buy delicacies from the local farmers & producers we enjoy friendly relationships with along our routes, we utilize all ingredients as your meals are lovingly prepared in our open galley

We also work together with the Vancouver Aquarium to assure that all the seafood we serve on board the Pacific Yellowfin is Ocean Wise approved, thus sustainable & ocean-friendly
@oceanwiselife
#seafood
#OceanWiseSeafood #cuisine #pacificnorthwestcuisine #clams #oysters #crabs #clams #salmon #wildsalmon

On Fridays we fish...or at least the Eagles do Ea

On Fridays we fish...or at least the Eagles do

Eagles are just some of the majestic, amazing creatures that the guests on our charters often get the opportunity to experience

You can find out more about our wildlife adventures on our site: www.pacificyellowfin.ca

We can't wait to get out there and see them again!

#eagles #fishing
#wildlifeadventures
#canadianwildlife
#yachtcharters #destinationbc #explorebclater #Canada

Happy #earthday🌎 We are privileged to spend mu

Happy #earthday🌎

We are privileged to spend much of our time in the natural wilderness landscape of British Columbia. It is one of the most beautiful, natural places on earth & we have great respect for the environment & all that live in it. We work to incorporate sustainable elements into our charters wherever we can, like our partnership with @oceanwiselife

#loveyourplanet #lovetheearth #everydayisearthday #earthday2020
#pacificyellowfincharters
#destinationbc
#explorebclater
#canadianadventures
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That's one way to go down our slide! We love his t

That's one way to go down our slide! We love his technique

Whether you're a kid, or a kid at heart, we've got lots of great "toys" for our guests to play with, no matter their age

You can glide through the air on our 2 inflatable trampolines amidst beautiful coastal scenery. Or shoot down our 40' inflatable slide into the warmest Pacific waters North of Mexico

Hop onto kayaks, paddleboards, waterskis, & wakeboards for a fun-fuelled afternoon or immerse yourself beneath the waves with our wetsuits & snorkelling gear. Always lots to do on any day with us

Find out more about our trips & activities
www.pacificyellowfin.com

#familytravel #fun #slide
#canadianadventures
#Canada #destinationbc
#luxuryyachtcharters #getawayfromitall
#futuretravel

We don't think they got the memo on social distanc

We don't think they got the memo on social distancing... We love encountering these wonderful sea lions on our charters. They always make us smile - especially when they strike a pose like the little black guy. Priceless

Looking forward to seeing them again in the not too distant future

www.pacificyellowfin.com

#stellersealions #destinationbc
#canadianwildlife #wildlifeadventures
#pacificyellowfincharters
#explorebclater

We were proud to be a part of the #BIGLittleFish p

We were proud to be a part of the #BIGLittleFish protests earlier this year & wanted to share this preview of a stunning & important short film about it, from @ecologyst_

You can find the complete film on their IGTV

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Our newest short film, 'The Silver in the Sea' will be airing today at noon PST. Here is the final teaser before we drop the full film on IGTV, Facebook and Youtube for you all to enjoy.
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If you haven't heard by now this #BIGlittlefish is so important to the entire Salish Sea. In this short film we bear witness to the severe mismanagement of the fishery of this foundational species, and explore what will happen if we do not let the herring swim freely long enough to rebound from centuries of overfishing. Why are we allowing a small group of fishermen to deplete their population by 20% every year? Small gains for a small group. Vast losses for a vast ecosystem. Tune in tomorrow at noon PST to see the full release of our short film, directed by our in house film maker @cammacarthur .
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We call on our government to press pause and pay the fishers to stay at home so the numbers can replenish. Let our entire ecosystem benefit off this little silver fish flourishing.
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Along with @pacificwild, @conservancyhornbyisland and @sealegacy .
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Footage shot by @cammacarthur, @tavishcampbell, @hugh.allen.wildlife and @jaspersassaman .
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#inthewild #leaveitbetter
#BIGlittlefish #herringstories #sayNOtoroe

That sound...you know they're surfacing, & then...

That sound...you know they're surfacing, & then...there they are - the most magnificent, massive sea "beasts" you've ever seen...often they come up close to us...and then, just like that - they dive & give us a "wave" with their tales...it's an amazing experience. Exhilarating! One you never forget

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#whales #surfacing #wildlifeadventures #canada
#destinationbc #pacificyellowfincharters #pacificyellowfinmagic

Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, a

Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life." – Janine di Giovanni

Easter looks a lot different for many of us this year, but we can still celebrate hope, joy, new life & family - all the things we find in this photo of a Spirit Bear & her cub that we were so happy to see on one of our charter trips

Happy Easter from all of us at Pacific Yellowfin Charters. We wish you a spring filled with the beauty of nature

#bears #spiritbear
#bearcubs #newlife #easter #hope #bcwilderness #wildlifeculture #destinationbc

Moments of zen from a beautiful Spirit Bear in the

Moments of zen from a beautiful Spirit Bear in the Great Bear Rainforest

As the water gurgles by, this amazing creature just stands calm, cool & collected

This clip was taken last October on one of our Rainforest Safaris & we look forward to experiencing - & sharing - sights & scenes like this again

You can find out more info about our trips at www.pacificyellowfin.com

#bears #spiritbears #bearviewing #greatbearrainforest #destinationbc #yellowfinmagic #wildernessadventure #wildlifeculture

This guy's the master of relaxation He's just one

This guy's the master of relaxation

He's just one example of the wonderful wildlife we see in the Desolation Sound, which we refer to as the Pacific playground

On this journey we always keep our eyes peeled for local sea creatures & land mammals: bears, wolves, eagles, orca whales, humpback whales, Dall’s porpoises, Steller sea lions & Pacific white-sided dolphins

The secluded environment is ripe with wild beauty

www.pacificyellowfin.com

#desolationsound #wildlife #canadianadventures #bcwilderness #sealions
#wildernessadventure #pacificyellowfinmagic #yachtcharters

Unscripted Adventures. We live for them This vide

Unscripted Adventures.
We live for them

This video really captures some of our favourite memories from past journeys, & glimpses of the Pacific Yellowfin experience. We can't wait to be out there again sharing moments like these with our guests

For now we'll keep watching & reliving our wonderful unscripted adventures. We hope you enjoy seeing a bit of our Yellowfin Magic

You can check out more on our website or our new YouTube channel - link in bio

#uniquetrips
#unscriptedadventure #destinationbc
#greatbearrainforest
#pacificyellowfincharters #pacificsafaris
#canadianadventures
#Canada

Looking forward to more delicious water-side meals

Looking forward to more delicious water-side meals in gorgeous settings like this

Pacific Yellowfin dining is a delectable highlight of all our trips. The rich ocean bounty we glide over on our voyage provides the freshest seafood. Other ingredients are collected from local communities and farms we have built relationships with over the years

It's really a true coast-to-table dining experience

www.pacificyellowfin.com

#dining #oceanbounty #oceanwise #coasttotable
#yellowfinmagic
#yachtcharters
#explorecanada
#canadianadventures #canada
#beautifulbc

Breakfast may well be the most important meal of t

Breakfast may well be the most important meal of the day & we were delighted to observe this beautiful Spirit Bear enjoying his morning catch, on one of our Rainforest Safaris

A fantastic interaction!
This expedition is really the ultimate Canadian wilderness experience & we look forward to getting out there again & sharing moments like this in the Great Bear Rainforest. This region is truly a global treasure

#bears
#kermode #spiritbear #wildernessadventure #wildlifeculture #canadianwildlife #hellobc
#pacificyellowfinmagic

Today's moment of zen...bear viewing We're entitl

Today's moment of zen...bear viewing

We're entitling this one: "Ebony & Ivory"

Always a privilege and an amazing experience. We can't wait to share these kinds of magical moments with our guests again soon. For now we'll just watch this video a few more times

www.pacificyellowfin.com

#bears #bcwilderness #canadianwildlife #travelbc #pacificyellowfinmagic #explorebc #explorecanada #bearviewing

It was International Day of Forests yesterday & to

It was International Day of Forests yesterday & today is World Water Day, which is about focusing attention on the importance of water.

This year’s theme, ‘Water and Climate Change’, explores how water and climate change are inextricably linked.

As the global population grows, so does the demand for water, which depletes natural resources and damages the environment in many places.

Solutions include protecting carbon sinks such as oceans and wetlands, adopting climate-smart agricultural techniques, and increasing the safe reuse of wastewater.

Water is our most precious resource

Find out more:
https://www.worldwaterday.org/

#worldwaterday
#waterandclimatechange
#canadianwilderness
#Canada #oceans #lakes
#destinationbc #hellobc

#Repost from our friends @pacificwild ・・・

#Repost from our friends @pacificwild ・
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Yesterday (March 17), the industrial herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia closed for the 2020 season. In total, over 9,000 tons of these critical little fish were hauled out of B.C. waters near Denman and Hornby Islands. ⁣⁣
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Only about 10% of the catch (the eggs or "roe") is typically used for human consumption, largely in Japan. However with the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the Japanese market, an even greater challenge will come in ensuring herring roe is even imported and put to use. This is just another reason why this fishery shouldn't have happened this year. Instead of being a food source for many marine creatures on this coast, most of the catch this year will likely feed farmed Atlantic salmon, while some of it will go to foreign tuna ranches, house pets, gardens, and aquariums. With poor abundances, gross wastefulness, and poor markets, DFO missed an opportunity to improve the management of these #BIGLittleFish.⁣⁣
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Our ecosystem is paying the price, and it will impact all of us. Find out more, including how you can help at pacificwild.org/biglittlefish⁣ (link in our bio).⁣
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Footage by @tavishcampbell, @iantmcallister, and @alexmorton4salmon ⁣
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With @sealegacy, @ecologyst_, @conservancyhornbyisland

Well, maybe not everyone, but Captain Colin defini

Well, maybe not everyone, but Captain Colin definitely is. 🍀 Wishing you all a happy, healthy St. Patrick's Day. 🍀

#stpatricksday #irishday
#irish #ireland #irishincanada
#celebrateyourway #Canada

We recently received a lovely message from artist

We recently received a lovely message from artist David Haughton & wanted to share his beautiful painting that includes the Pacific Yellowfin

Thank you David. Such a great image. Congratulations on your exhibition

Here is a part of David's note to us & a link to his work ...Dear Captain Griffinson, My wife, friends and I stay at Taku on Quadra in the Beach House every year in August. I'm an artist and have painted many "Views from the Beach House" and am exhibiting a number of these works this month in Seattle's Gallery 110, in Pioneer Square. I enjoy when your beautiful ship is docked in the foreground - and I am showing one large painting of an August Dawn that you might enjoy seeing as the Pacific Yellowfin is at harbor... https://www.haughton-art.ca/exhibitions/island-paintings-ii/

Gallery 110 in Seattle: https://www.gallery110.com/island-paintings-ii-landscapes-of-the-pacific-northwest-coast/?aa_piece=view-from-the-beach-house-xii-dawn-light-old-ship

#pacificyellowfincharters #painting #artists #art #capturingthemoment
#pacificyellowfinmagic
#explorecanada #explorebc

Shaking off the week & heading into the weekend I

Shaking off the week & heading into the weekend

It's been an eventful week around the globe, & in our corner of the world too, on many levels. So, this weekend we're taking some time to calmly reflect on the week & to remember how fortunate we are to experience the awesome wilderness & wildlife in beautiful BC on a regular basis - like this gorgeous bear seen on one of our charters

#wildernessadventure
#yachtcharters
#bears #wildlifeculture
#wildlife
#explorebc
#explorecanada
#keepcalmandcarryon
#Canada
#familytravel

We're out showing our support & protesting the her

We're out showing our support & protesting the herring catch, but we had to take a moment & drink in this scene. That full moon is glorious and gives us pause

We support the Herring #BIGLittleFish initiatives because we work, live & love our coastal regions & all who abide here

From the @pacificwild website:

Thriving Coastal Economy

Our coastal economies depend on a healthy foundation. Whale watching alone in B.C. generates approximately $250 million a year, tourism approximately $17 billion, and sport fishing generates $236.5 million in income. Commercial fisheries for species that rely on herring, like halibut and salmon, generate far more jobs and profits than the herring fishery, the value of which has been declining for years due to market saturation and shifting demands. If the government compensated herring fishers and committed time to a new management plan that accounted for ecosystem needs and created value for the fish and individual fishers, the coast would be a richer, more vibrant place.

Learn more about this issue on their site
& Sign the petition

https://pacificwild.org/biglittlefish/

#Herring #HerringStories
@conservancyhornbyisland
@ecologyst_
@sealegacy
#PacificWild
#beautifulbc

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