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Humpback Whale Sightings Are Up in the Inside PassageNovember 1, 2004 - Port McNeill, British Columbia. Northern Lights Expeditions (NLE) has reported its best season ever for humpback whale sightings on their sea kayaking expeditions in British Columbia, Canada. "We were seeing them on almost every trip," says NLE Expedition Manager Joel Litwin, "and there's nothing quite like seeing them from the vantage point of a kayak." Humpback whales are an endangered species and, until recent years, were rarely seen in the waters of the Inside Passage. Their numbers are now slowly increasing, and they are becoming a more frequent sight on NLE adventures. Humpback whales are the largest creatures in the area, often growing to a length of 52 feet and weighing 30 - 50 tons. Their heart alone weighs over 400 pounds. To see a humpback whale in the wild is awe-inspiring, and guests on NLE trips this season saw many whales, including groups of four or more, baby humpbacks breaching and other remarkable events. Northern Lights Expeditions has specialized in wildlife encounters by kayak for 23 years, and their experience on the waters of the Inside Passage ensures their guests the finest trips possible, with the best chance of encountering whales and other wildlife. Other wildlife commonly encountered include seals, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises, eagles, great blue herons and, of course, the magnificent orcas. NLE trips offer three different options in accommodations and comfort: camp-based trips, lodge-based trips, and private yacht charters. For guests that wish to further enhance their whale-watching experience, NLE also arranges one-day whale-watching cruises aboard a first-class whale watching vessel. For more information
on paddling the famed Inside Passage with Northern Lights Expeditions,
call 1-800-754-7402, or email info@seakayaking.com. Information
on the web is located at http://www.seakayaking.com.
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