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Boat Charters · Vancouver, British Columbia

False Creek: Vancouver’s Urban Waterway That Steers Adventure

False Creek is Vancouver’s watery seam—an intimate inlet where paddlers, seal colonies and craft ferries intersect with Granville Island markets and waterfront neighborhoods. Explore why the Creek is a perfect short-and-sweet water adventure, and how to make the most of it.

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Wildlife Nature · Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Scapa Flow: Where the Sea Keeps Its Stories

A sheltered sea with a wartime past, Scapa Flow blends quiet wildlife, dramatic shipwrecks and Norse and naval history. Learn how to plan boat trips, shore excursions and nearby island visits to make the most of the Flow.

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