The Grenville Channel is a narrow passageway; you will feel like you could reach out and brush your fingertips against the forested cliffs flanking its sides — it is less than a quarter mile across at its tightest point. Cruise ships seldom enter this part of the Inside Passage, known for its old-growth forests, mist-draped valleys, and majestic wildlife. Otters, humpbacks, orcas, and seals feed and frolic in the serene waters, and bears forage the coast. During the gold rush days, steamboats plied this remote route to Alaska. There is no rush today — relax and enjoy an awe-inspiring journey through one of Canada’s most pristine landscapes.