Alert Bay BC Cormorant Island Canada
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| 28 August | 7 days | One-way from Juneau to Vancouver |
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| 24 April | 34 days | One-way from Tokyo to Vancouver |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Right in the heart of the village on Cormorant Island. Small ships land passengers directly at the pier, and everything that matters is within walking distance.
Entirely. The island is quickly crossed, and the U'mista Cultural Centre, the great totem, the Big House and the shoreline walk follow on from one another with no transport needed. This is a call where the day is for meeting people, not for travelling.
A museum holding potlatch masks and regalia confiscated by Canadian authorities in the early 20th century, when the ceremony was banned, and returned to the community after decades of effort. The word u'mista means the return of someone or something thought lost.
At least an hour, and many visitors stay longer. It is also the best place to start the day: the rest of the call makes far more sense once the cultural context is clear.
The 'Namgis Nation, part of the Kwakwaka'wakw people. The village's traditional name is 'Yalis. Founded in the 19th century around the salmon fishery, it remains a working fishing harbour.
On some summer days, yes, at the Big House, the 'Namgis ceremonial house, performed by young people of the community. Check times with the ship or the visitor centre: nothing runs on a guaranteed schedule.
It ranks among the tallest totem poles in the world and is visible from far off above the village roofs. The exact title is disputed among a few poles, but the effect is not.
U'mista first, then the great totem and the Big House, and finally the ecological park with its boardwalks over a wetland where centuries-old cedars and hemlocks are mirrored in dark water. The shoreline walk ties it all together.
No, not everywhere. Some community sites require permission before photographing, and that has to be respected. Asking is always the right approach.
Often. The channel between Cormorant Island and Vancouver Island is a busy corridor, and a blow from shore is a common sight. On a clear day the view reaches the mountains of Vancouver Island.
