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14 PHOTO ESSAY The beauty and splendor of the San Juan Islands are on display with Christopher S . Teren ’ s photo essay . Along with strikingly beautiful images of the islands , you ’ ll see a slice of wildlife not normally seen by the casual observer . 28 SAN JUAN ISLAND DAY HIKES Mikaela Cowles walks you through five of the most popular day hikes on San Juan Island . 32 TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN VICTORIA One of British Columbia ’ s most cosmopolitan cities , Victoria ’ s restaurant scene certainly reflects that . Especially when you take into account the variety of cuisine offered . 38 SEA KAYAKING Rob Casey wrote the book on kayaking in the San Juan Islands . Literally . All the more reason to follow his advice on where to paddle your kayak this summer . 44 SALMON FISHING IN DESOLATION SOUND It is somewhat remote , but thankfully Kenmore Air flies to these world-class salmon lodges in Desolation Sound . 52 BC GOLF Tee it up at some of the British Columbia ’ s most famous public golf courses and celebrate the elements of nature at the same time .
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ABOUT THE COVER A kayaker paddles along Johnstone Strait in the waning light of a mid-summer day .
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3 WELCOME ABOARD A message from Kenmore Air president Todd Banks . 4 EDITOR ’ S LETTER There ’ s more to the journey . 8 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Kenmore Air ’ s Customer Appreciation Program 9 A CLOSER LOOK Longtime Kenmore Air pilot Fred Brink 18 ITINERARY & SHORT HOPS All things San Juans , Victoria and Inland Passage . 26 GEAR GUIDE A sampling of the latest gadgets and gear . 58 WHERE TO FLY Kenmore Air ’ s routes throughout Canada and the Pacific NW . 62 PHOTO CONTEST Win a $ 500 Flight Voucher from Kenmore Air 64 CROSSWORD PUZZLE kenmoreair . com