Selected for Canada’s “Signature Experiences Collection” by the Canadian Tourism Commission, Maple Leaf Adventures has provided conservation-focused, big adventures aboard small ships since 1986. With a reputation as one of Canada’s top operators of small ship cruises, our multi-day excursions give guests one-of-a-kind experiences in some of the most beautiful and rare places in the world, often in areas that were once under threat of destruction or in dire need of protection. Our strong expedition ships are also heritage pieces themselves. In 2012, Maple Leaf was awarded the Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award, for promoting the appreciation of Canada’s natural, cultural and aesthetic heritage, while also protecting them. As a long time practitioner of ecotourism, Maple Leaf Adventures pioneered travel in BC’s Great Bear Rainforest and northwestern Vancouver Island and has made significant contributions to conservation. National Geographic Adventure has rated Maple Leaf Adventures one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth”.

Maple Leaf Adventures is one of the co-founders of the Gwaii Haanas Tour Operators Association, and one of the authors of the Association’s Code of Conduct. It is still used around the world as a model for the responsible tourism industry. Maple Leaf Adventures is also a co-founder and executive member of the Commercial Bear Viewing Association, and an executive member of the Wilderness Tourism Association. We’re members of many other organizations including the International Ecotourism Society, the Maritime Museum of B.C. and conservation organizations. We are the first adventure cruise company (and the first cruise company in the world) to be part of 1% For The Planet. We are certified GOLD (top level) by the independent organization Green Tourism Canada.