Happy New Year from the Swanky Ant farm! After enjoying a nice relaxing break over the holidays we are back taking note of all the interesting things to do that are popping up on SwankyAnts.com. Last year, the Coho (a passenger/car ferry that links Port Angeles, Washington with Victoria, British Columbia) celebrated its 50th anniversary of operation. Now, that's not only 50 years of service but the ship, itself, is also 50 years old and still looks like it could run another 50 years!
Anyway, the fact that the Coho plies one of the most beautiful stretches of water in the world got us thinking about all the opportunities that exist on the West Coast to take a ferry and create your own mini-cruise. In the case of the Coho you can make the perfect day trip and feel like you've been on a mini vacation. You even have time to check out the many events that are going on on whichever port you are going to (of course you can check that all out on SwankyAnts.com before you go!).
Another option is a BC Ferries trip through the Gulf Islands either on the main route between Swartz Bay (just north of Victoria) and Tswwassen (south of Vancouver) or on one of the many shorter routes that service the individual islands. Pick your day and you will see stunning scenery and an abundance of bird life. If you are really lucky you'll also get a glimpse of Orcas as they make their way around their watery home.
Finally, you can also make your way through the U.S. Gulf Islands on Washington State Ferries connecting Seattle, the Gulf Islands and Sidney, B.C.
In every case you'll find an affordable trip on the water that won't take you too far from home but you'll feel like you have!
Thanks to the Black Ball Ferry Line for the picture of the Coho!
Black Ball Ferry Line (the Coho)
BC Ferries
Washington State Ferries
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