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Links and Associations
Partners
  
Experience the best in Canada and Alaska adventure travel with a white water rafting or canoeing vacation with us on one of the top 20 Canadian and Alaskan rivers!
Since 1972, Canadian River Expeditions has been leading adventurers on premium class Canada and Alaska “expedition style” paddling trips – from 5 to 21 days – on world renown rivers such as the Nahanni, Tatshenshini, Alsek and 17 other scenic mountain, arctic and alpine rivers. In 2006, owner, outfitter, guide and author, Neil Hartling merged Nahanni River Expeditions with Canadian River Expeditions, bringing together the two best groups of guides and selections of rivers, and is now the leader in adventure travel trips offering rafting and canoeing in Alaska and the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Baffin Island in Canada’s north. Join us on a paddling vacation in a unique wilderness paradise this summer!
Sea
Kayak British Columbia and Sea Kayak Baja Mexico
Since
1993 Sea Kayak Adventures has operated sea kayak tours to
the premier whale watching destinations, sea kayaking in Baja,
Mexico during the winter and kayaking British Columbia, Canada
during the summer months. Their camping and lodge-based sea
kayaking trips feature close encounters with wildlife, extraordinary
wilderness areas and incredible cuisine. No prior experience
is necessary and they provide all the equipment needed.
Belize
Independent Travel
www.belize-trips.com
Traveling
before or after your Island Expeditions trip? Contact Katie
at info@belize-trips.com
for all your arrangements. Familiar with our itineraries and
logistics, reliable and efficient, Katie has been looking
after our guests arrangements for over 6 years and will respond
to your enquiries with in 24 hours.
Associations
We are proud to be associated with these hardworking
organizations that are committed to environmental preservation
and cultural education.
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www.belizeaudubon.org
- The Belize Audubon Society is a non-profit, non-governmental
membership organization dedicated to the promotion of the
sustainable use and preservation of our natural resources
in order to maintain a balance between people and the environment.
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 www.belizezoo.org
- The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center
was started in 1983, as a last ditch effort to provide a
home for a collection of wild animals which had been used
in making documentary films about tropical forests. Today,
the zoo continues its important work as a wildlife education
center.
Health
Important pre-trip information.
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www.cdc.gov
- Travel health information from the Center for
Disease Control and Prevention. Includes reference material,
recommendations by geographic region, and much more.
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www.lonelyplanet.com/health - Practical advice
on pre-departure planning, keeping healthy, women's issues,
etc., from the publisher of Lonely Planet guidebooks.
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www.healthcanada.gc.ca
- Government health resource site for Canadians
traveling abroad.
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www. tmvc.com -
Travel Medicine & Vaccination Center is a privately
funded medical organization specializing in providing vaccinations
and related medical services to travelers venturing to tropical
and developing countries.
Weather
The latest weather conditions in Belize.
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www.weather.com - The Weather Channel's site
has forecasts and maps galore.
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www.intellicast.com - Intellicast bills itself
as the weather site for active travelers.
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www.wunderground.com - The Weather Underground.
A useful "just the facts" world weather tracking
resource.
Travel Planning
A few websites to help you on your way.
- Wikipedia - A great starting point to answer all of your questions regarding Belize.
- www.travelbelize.org
- By car, bus, or air, this is your contact list
to the Belize local transport network.
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www.belizenet.com
- A useful and comprehensive website on
the country of Belize.
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www.belize-trips.com - A good travel option
for those looking to extend their travels in Belize beyond
the Island Expeditions trips. Email Katie Valk and tell
her Island Expeditions sent you! (info@belize-trips.com)
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www.bargaintravel.com
- A
discount bargain travel website, with access to airline
consolidator flights from most US cities.
- www.tripadvisor.com - The web's best source for unbiased hotel reviews and travel information
Clothing, Gear &
Products
Sites to help you get fully outfitted for your adventure
- www.taigaworks.ca - Taiga Works is an outdoor gear & sports clothing company producing leading edge outdoor gear including down jackets, fleece apparel, cycle wear, hats, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and kayaks.
- www.mec.ca
- Mountain Equipment
Co-op is a socially and environmentally responsible retail
co-operative. Owned and directed by its membership, they
provide quality products and services at the lowest reasonable
price.
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www.ecomarine.com
- An excellent resource
for all of your paddling needs. Browse their online store
or sign up for one of their many kayaking courses. Ecomarine
has been an enduring institute for the paddling community
of British Columbia.
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www.patagonia.com
- Patagonia is world famous for its quality clothing
and gear. Visit their online store, read thought provoking
articles, gaze at some fabulous photos.
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www.mountainhardwear.com - Mountain Hardwear
is an innovative maker of tents, bags, and expedition clothing.
See their great products and locate a dealer near you.
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www.altrec.com
- Altrec is a new online store featuring gear
and clothing from a variety of top brand names. Check out
their online scout service to help you select just the right
stuff.
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www.eaglecreek.com
- Eagle Creek manufactures unique, innovative,
and durable adventure travel gear. The site also includes
travel and packing tips from their expert staff.
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www.cameraworld.com
- One of the most complete online stores for all
your camera and video needs.
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www.cascadedesigns.com - Cascade Designs has
been a premier manufacturer of quality outdoor equipment
since 1973. View their full line of outdoor and travel related
products with their online catalog.
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www.aire.com
- Aire is the #1 manufacturer of inflatable rafts
in North America. Island Expeditions proudly uses Aire's
inflatable kayaks on their river adventures.
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www.necky.com
- Tried tested and true, Necky produces quality,
expedition worthy sea and river kayaks.
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www.msrcorp.com - Rugged and dependable
tents that are built to last.
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ww.confluencewatersports.com - Confluence Watersports is
an industry leading manufacturer of premium kayaks and canoes
and paddlesports accessories including Wave Sport, Mad River
Canoe, Wilderness Systems and Voyageur.
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www.dreamsack.com
- An excellent website for all of your silk needs.
Comfy clothes and accessories, as well as their original
Dreamsack, which is a perfect supplement for a lightweight
sleeping bag.
Passport and Embassy
Everything you need to know about passports, plus a list of
embassies worldwide.
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www.travel.state.gov - The US State Department
site with everything you need to know about passports and
the overseas services this agency offers travelers.
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www.canada.gc.ca -
The Canadian passport office.
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www.embassy.org - A list of all embassies in
Washington D.C.
Travel Advisory
Important traveling information.
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www.travel.state.gov - The US State Department
site provides travelers with overseas information and services.
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www.voyage.gc.ca
- Canadian Foreign Affairs website provides consular
services to Canadian travelers abroad.
Time
Set
your watch to the most accurate clock on the Internet.
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www.worldtimeserver.com - Find out what time it
is, just about anywhere on the planet.
Links
Adventure
and Outdoor Resources
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www.adventuretraveltips.com
- An excellent resource for travel
planning. This site has a great index for adventure travel
programs, special airfare rates, a listing for travel books
and videos, or join a discussion in their Adventure Travel
Forum.
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www.wildthings.com
- An excellent portal site for adventurous travel,
environmental information, and extreme sports.
- www.paddletrips.net
- WaterWays is a site created by paddlers, for paddlers.
We list descriptions of fresh and salt water kayak &
canoe trips in Maine, New England, the U.S., and beyond.
Our trip descriptions include road maps, paddle maps, photos,
trip details, distances, safety tips, and more.
- www.adventureguide.com
- Adventure Guide is the
one-stop search engine that focuses on the two fastest growth
sectors in global tourism: Adventure & Eco-tours. Quickly
access more than 150 of the world's most exciting destinations
to explore.
- www.2adventure.com
- 2adventure.com will tell you where you can find good travel
deals, tours, news and information about adventures travel,
interesting and exotic destinations and fun activities.
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