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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2025 · 13 MIN

Haida Gwaii Episode 2: Wild Encounters on the Edge of the Pacific

from Just Travel · host Normand Schafer

In this episode, we talk about the real-world wonders of traveling in Haida Gwaii with naturalist Josh Green of Maple Leaf Expeditions. From flying puffins to burrow-nesting seabirds, and breaching humpbacks to playful sea otters, the Pacific coast reveals itself as a living nature documentary. Josh offers insights into the biodiversity of this region and the types of animals that travelers often see on an expedition voyage. Visit https://farandawayadventures.com to plan your expedition into the heart of Haida heritage. Discover more at Far and Away Adventures.com.He shares stories of how it feels to be close to whales feeding, seabirds nesting, and even sea lions with their pups. The sheer variety of wildlife, set against a backdrop of remote, lush landscapes, makes every moment feel magical. More than just sightseeing, Josh talks about how guests come away transformed—better informed and more emotionally connected to the natural world.This conversation touches on respectful travel practices, conservation efforts, and what makes Haida Gwaii ecologically distinct from other destinations. Josh recommends birding apps and tools to enhance the travel experience and encourages visitors to deepen their understanding of the ecosystems they encounter.If you’re craving a trip that’s as educational as it is breathtaking, this episode will show you why Haida Gwaii should be at the top of your travel list. Plan your own wild adventure today with Far and Away Adventures. https://farandawayadventures.comMore information on Haida cultural sites: ⁠Haida cultural sites – Gwaii HaanasNational Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and HaidaHeritage Site

In this episode, we talk about the real-world wonders of traveling in Haida Gwaii with naturalist Josh Green of Maple Leaf Expeditions. From flying puffins to burrow-nesting seabirds, and breaching humpbacks to playful sea otters, the Pacific coast reveals itself as a living nature documentary. Josh offers insights into the biodiversity of this region and the types of animals that travelers often see on an expedition voyage. Visit https://farandawayadventures.com to plan your expedition into the heart of Haida heritage. Discover more at Far and Away Adventures.com.He shares stories of how it feels to be close to whales feeding, seabirds nesting, and even sea lions with their pups. The sheer variety of wildlife, set against a backdrop of remote, lush landscapes, makes every moment feel magical. More than just sightseeing, Josh talks about how guests come away transformed—better informed and more emotionally connected to the natural world.This conversation touches on respectful travel practices, conservation efforts, and what makes Haida Gwaii ecologically distinct from other destinations. Josh recommends birding apps and tools to enhance the travel experience and encourages visitors to deepen their understanding of the ecosystems they encounter.If you’re craving a trip that’s as educational as it is breathtaking, this episode will show you why Haida Gwaii should be at the top of your travel list. Plan your own wild adventure today with Far and Away Adventures. https://farandawayadventures.comMore information on Haida cultural sites: ⁠Haida cultural sites – Gwaii HaanasNational Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and HaidaHeritage Site

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