Seattle, Washington

The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, this city’s stately skyline sparkles against a backdrop of inland seas and snow-capped mountains.  Shop glittering downtown, the bustling Farmers’ Market, historic Pioneer Square, or see it all from the top of the Space Needle.

When a drifter named Joe Juneau picked up the first Alaska gold nugget out of Gold Creek in 1880, he could hardly imagine that his name would be affixed to the state capitol. Fronting on the blue waters of the Gastineau Channel and surrounded by the stunning backdrop of Mt. Juneau and the Tongass National Forest wilderness, its visual drama never fails to stir visitors.  Visit the stately Governor’s Mansion, saunter through the swinging doors of the Red Dog Saloon, or sightsee the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, just outside town.

One of the few remaining boomtowns from the gold rush era, Skagway is the gateway to the Klondike. History abounds, this rustic town preserves a portrait of the past and the life and times of one of our most difficult frontiers. A National Historic Park, the town holds pristine Alaskan driftwood architecture and the last of the frontier-style charm.

Located 50 miles north of Juneau, this spectacular fjord boasts some of Alaska’s most beautiful sights. Cruising allows for the perfect vantage point to take in the majestic beauty of dazzling waterfalls. Witness the white thunder as the ice of Sawyer Glaciers calves off of the wondrous granite canyons and crashes into the waters of the fjord below.

This waterfront town built on trestles, docks and pilings looks like it has been plucked from a storybook about frontier life.  Explore historic Creek Street, now a covey of contemporary art galleries and quaint boutiques.  Meet the spirits of the raven, whale and eagle as you view the largest collection of totems in the world at Totem Bight Park.

Victoria is known as “The City of Gardens” and is the most English city outside of England, featuring a beautiful harbor, historic museums, and the world-famous Butchart Gardens.  The city's British colonial heritage is still very much evident, deeply rooted in its 150-year history, but contemporary Victoria has a distinctly Pacific Northwest flavor and feel.