Water Activity Tours

Do you want to fish salmon in one of the top destinations in the world? Look at our 50lbs a day guarantee that will give you peace of mind as you book your salmon and halibut fishing trip in one of the most scenic areas in the world. Check out our fishing videos to get your heart pounding as you see yourself reeling in your prized catch!

What could be better than spending summer days exploring the beautiful BC coast while learning to sail a traditional tall ship? Our ten-day summer trips collectively circumnavigate Vancouver Island. Programs open to ages 13-25 year olds with short day sails open to all ages. Our ships are the 34 metre (111 ft) topsail schooner Pacific Swift & the 42 m (138 ft) gaff rigged schooner Pacific Grace. Formal sailing instruction is provided, & no previous experience is necessary. Trips ashore & rousing mug-ups round out this life changing experience!

Fully catered guided sea kayaking & whale watching tours in BC's Johnstone Strait (home to Robson Bight - world's only orca preserve) & God's Pocket Provincial Park, northern Vancouver Island, since 1996. Our 4, 5 & 6 day paddling tours in heart of whale territory allow you to maximize chances of seeing orcas & whales & explore new paddling areas daily. Novices welcome - no prior experience is necessary. We use top of the line BC-made Seaward kayaks, whip up memorable gourmet food & provide all gear & kayak instruction needed.

Prince Rupert has truly become one of the world's most incredible sport fishing destinations, so come on out and join Sea West Fishing Charters for a day or two on the water and experience spectacular scenery, great sports fishing and incredible whale watching that the North Coast of British Columbia has to offer.

Aboard our Transport Canada approved 7.9 m (26 ft) Trophy, you will feel right at home with plenty of room to fish yet enough room to take a break and relax out of the weather if needed. Large groups are welcome.

Paddle the calm waters of Ladysmith's Harbour. Professional sea kayak guides offer free lessons with hourly rentals & tours. Choose from our 2 hour wildlife paddle board (SUP) and kayak tours, full day excursions, 3-5 day kayak vacations, snorkeling or scuba dive charters. Located mid-island;1 hour drive north of Victoria, 20 minutes south of Nanaimo, 10 minutes from world-renowned Chemainus murals. Beachfront home to Vancouver Island Paddlefest. Eco-Adventure Centre offers kayak & equipment sales, lessons, tours, rentals, stand-up paddle boarding and boat platform rentals for scuba diving and snorkeling. Family-friendly beachfront park - swimming, playgrounds, dog park, beach volleyball, trails.

An Eco-tour with the viewing of orcas, humpback & minke whales, numerous other marine mammals & seabirds while touring through the protected waters of Johnstone Strait & the Broughton Archipelago.

Departures are from: Alert Bay on Cormorant Island & the Alder Bay Resort on Vancouver Island. Our 4-5 hr "Sail with the Whales" tour offers exceptional service & value to individuals, families & small groups and includes fresh baked muffins & Devonshire Tea.

If you are looking for a unique and Eco-friendly experience, join us, our carbon footprint is very small. There is no other whale-watching tour like it on the BC coast!

Shearwater Fishing Resort is a sportfishing fixture on the Central Coast of BC for almost 60 years. We didn't choose our location by accident - we centred ourselves in arguably one of the hottest Salmon fishing areas in the world. First Nations know this. Commercial fishermen know this, & sport fishermen are now learning this too! We truly do offer something for everyone's taste & budget.

Our inclusive fly-in packages offer the ultimate in first-class fishing getaways where everything is taken care of for you. Or, choose to arrive by BC Ferries on a "do-it-yourself" style package & take a more hands on approach.

Breaching, spyhopping, bow riding, tail slapping - if these terms aren't familiar, you probably haven't been on a whale watching tour. Sidney Whale Watching, located in the Cannery Building at the foot of Beacon Avenue, offers 3 to 3 1/2 hour tours starting right from Sidney's waterfront! We are the closest company to the whale foraging grounds which means less travel time & more whale time! Learning about the traditional territory along the way & viewing all the other animals that call this place home is a one of a kind experience.

The Slocan River is perfect for those want everything that whitewater rafting can offer. You can relax and take in the scenery through the first section of the trip. The water is crystal clear and by early summer becomes warm enough for swimming and floating along beside the raft. In the last section of the trip, the speed of the river increases. It's time to get ready for some action as we introduce you to some really great class II and III whitewater. A rafting trip on the Slocan River is a real treat for families and first timers alike.

Dive the sites the locals do by shore or boat. We offer scuba & snorkeling gear rental, scuba & snorkeling gear sales & service, PADI scuba certification courses, air & nitrox fills. To pre-arrange a dive master lead dive, contact us at the shop before your visit to Nanaimo.