MV Parry is the mothership of Westwind Tugboat Adventures in British Columbia. The refurbished, wooden 1940s tug is a kind of floating fishing lodge for guests.
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A catch you can eat all week —
Chinook is the largest of the salmon species and can grow up to 90 pounds. The author took an hour to haul in this beauty in British Columbia's Inside Passage.
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First time fishing? No prob —
You can ride in a guide's fishing boat or navigate one yourself. Westwind Tugboat Adventures guides possess encyclopedic knowledge of local marine life.
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Family-like crew —
Westwind Tugboat Adventures crew: Trevor Kellett (guide), Naomi Panchou (chef), Michael Boskovich (captain), Duncan Browning (guide) and Alana Smit (hostess) take care of up to 12 guests at a time.
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Wildlife watching —
Watching wildlife is an all-day activity. You can spot humpback whales, orcas and seals.
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Naomi the super chef —
Every meal from chef Naomi Panchou is different and everything is organic.
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Let's start with the view —
The MV Parry anchors in the north and central coast regions of Prince Rupert, Langara Island and Bella Bella, British Columbia.
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Hooked, lined and filleted —
Guests encounter many salmon varieties: Chinook, coho, humpback, chum. The most plentiful is coho, a salmon species acclaimed for its delicious taste.
