点评:Fabulous day out (6-hours) paddling off Quadra Island in a small group (6 people in 3 tandems) with our fabulous guide, Salana! Gorgeous views throughout of pristine water, numerous islands, rocky cliffs, and mountain ranges beyond. We started out at low(er) tide and saw lots of tidal/sea life (purple sea stars, red sea cucumbers, sea urchins, oysters, clams, jumping fish) and seals. After paddling around islands, we stopped for lunch at a rocky beach. On the way back, we hugged the coastline and turned bend approaching seal rock when our guide noticed a number of boats in the distance. We stopped and soon realized why. Straight ahead, two orcas swimming around seal rock. We stopped and watched in amazement for a bit and then we saw the black dorsal fins start heading our way. They came well out of the water twice showing their black & white markings. I finally grabbed my phone and got a few parting shots as they swam by our group. Incredible experience! Highly recommend!
翻译:美好的一天(6 小时)与我们出色的导游 Salana 一起在夸德拉岛 (Quadra Island) 划船(6 人,3 人一组)!原始水域、众多岛屿、岩石悬崖和远处山脉的壮丽景色。我们在低潮时出发,看到了很多潮汐/海洋生物(紫色海星、红海参、海胆、牡蛎、蛤、跳鱼)和海豹。在岛屿周围划船后,我们在岩石海滩停下来吃午餐。在回来的路上,当我们的导游注意到远处有很多船时,我们沿着海岸线拐弯接近海豹岩。我们停下来并很快意识到原因。正前方,两只逆戟鲸在海豹岩周围游动。我们停下来,惊讶地看了一会儿,然后我们看到黑色的背鳍开始向我们袭来。它们两次从水中露出来,露出黑白斑纹。当他们游过我们队伍时,我终于抓起手机拍了几张临别照。令人难以置信的经历!强烈推荐!