Inside Passage Alaska Map
Inside passage cruises sail along the state s southeastern coast from the cannery town of ketchikan to glacier bay national park.
Inside passage alaska map. Ketchikan embodies the small town. Book your alaska the inside passage ocean cruise through viking ocean cruises. We will never share or use your email. A map of the alaskan portion of the inside passage.
But independent travelers can get. Seaside towns nestle beside coastal mountains where thrill seekers whale watch kayak dog mush and even snorkel. Order or view online. Marine highway inside passage map.
Alaska america s last frontier is home to craggy glaciers raging rivers snow capped mountains and miles upon miles of wild windblown tundra. Get bob s alaska insider newsletter. Its mountains are carpeted with majestic forests. Discover alaska s wildnerness from denali national park s big five to a small ship cruise exploring the fjords and glaciers of the inside passage.
Delightful boardwalk shops and restaurants line the harbors while excursions leave regularly for glacier gawking fishing black and brown bear spotting and guided hiking tours. Use down arrow key to expand the menu and up arrow key to collapse the menu and hit enter to select the link. Destinations regions and towns inside passage. Alaska s portion of the inside passage extends 500 miles 800 km from north to south and 100 miles 160 km from east to west.
The highlights by car or train focus on denali kenai fjords. Inside passage alaska is home to tlingit haida and tsimshian indians whose history is reflected in towering totem poles. The american region which covers southeast alaska and the canadian part in british columbia. The inside passage of alaska s panhandle that fronts the pacific ocean and canada s british columbia includes an estimated 1 000 islands 15 000 miles of shoreline and thousands of coves and bays.
Cruising is likely what will bring you to this region of temperate rainforests glaciers fjords and coastal mountains. The state shares a border and much of its topographical characteristics with western canada specifically the snowy provinces of british columbia and the yukon. Twitter email print. Parks public lands maps.
Maps city region maps marine highway inside passage map. We sailed from port hardy on vancouver island canada with bc ferries to prince rupert also still canada. The inside passage route adds layers of experiences to your journey. Russian settlers left a legacy of onion domed churches gleaming with icons.
Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago alaska s inside passage boasts wildlife filled fjords and lush island scenery habitat for bald eagles sea lions porpoises and whales. Off the beaten path by car self drive vacations. It s heavily trafficked during the summer months with visitors exploring the waterways small islands and coastal towns on cruise ships. See a detailed map of the inside passage.
Alaska cruise tours meanwhile skim. Or contact your travel agent. The area encompasses 1 000 islands and thousands of coves and bays. Victoria one of the oldest cities in the pacific northwest puts its british charm on display.
The inside passage has two sections. Car train or group tour.