Water Activity Tours

We provide Fishing Charters & Marine Tours - Year round. Whether it be fishing on the East Coast, West Coast or interior of Vancouver Island, we are ideally placed to move to where the fish are. We love salmon fishing, halibut fishing, bottom fishing & prawning/crabbing on the ocean & trout or salmon fishing on the Island's lakes & rivers. We are passionate about providing safe & exciting fishing adventures. Our boats are comfortable & certified. Our guides are experienced, licenced & fully insured. We provide Charters in and around Courtenay/Comox, /Hornby/Denman, Port McNeil, Senora Island, Tahsis, Zeballos, Esperanza, Quatsino, Strathcona Park.

Fishing Kyuquot is a one of a kind fishing resort on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Offering 4 day/3 night all inclusive salmon & halibut packages, for groups or individuals up to 12. Come & relax in our new Rugged Point Lodge. Enjoy fresh baked goods daily & gourmet 4 course meals. Fish in one of our fully guided 7 metre (23 ft) Grady White Gulfstreams. Fishing Kyuquot is close to the fishing grounds & has some of the most consistent salmon & halibut fishing around, expect your limits!

In operation since 1986, Five Star is Victoria's longest running whale watching company. Our two purpose-built catamarans provide a smooth, exciting ride & plenty of room for everyone. Four options for viewing & photography include indoor heated seating, outdoor adventure seating, as well as a front & back deck, offering amazing unobstructed views. On-board, you will find complimentary hot chocolate & coffee, warm jackets & a washroom. Our veteran captains & enthusiastic marine naturalists have educated passengers for over 25 years. Our office is conveniently located at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, next to Miniature World in downtown Victoria. Our trips depart from Victoria's Inner Harbour.

We offer all inclusive kayaking tours from our luxury base camp near Vancouver Island. Our luxury kayaking tours include gourmet meals with wine, comfortable cabin accommodation with duvets, hot showers, wood fired cedar hot tub, kayaking equipment, instruction & guiding. Experience wilderness in comfort, world class paddling & ocean front accommodation. We prepare our delicious meals fresh from our organic garden with fine dining on our seaside patio. Soak in our red cedar wood fired hot tub & retire to your private cabin accommodation. Explore the emerald green waters & marine parks with your fully certified kayak guide by day.

Since 1996 Great Pacific Adventures has operated whale watching & marine wildlife tours from Victoria's Inner Harbour & we're passionate about what we do. Our team of university educated Marine Naturalists enlighten visitors on the many inhabitants of our marine community and the importance of environmental sustainability. Choose your adventure from a zodiac or a 14 m (45 ft) ocean cruiser offering indoor/outdoor seating.

Hook'n Them Up Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard to explore the great fishing waters of Southern Vancouver Island on Canada's West Coast, right here in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC's hidden gem for halibut & salmon sports fishing. We offer something for the entire family - feed the seals at the marina, spot a killer whale or two, dine at the marina restaurant, check out the seabirds of all varieties & all the beauty that the west coast has to offer. Please come & join us this season & make your Victoria sports fishing experience a Hook'n Them Up Fishing Charters experience.

Island Escapades has welcomed thousands of paddlers to Salt Spring Island since 1990. Kayak along sculpted sandstone islets with your SKGABC certified guide, viewing the spectacular bounty of marine mammals, birds & intertidal life including giant sea stars. Seals pop up & gaze with inquisitive eyes, while bald eagles soar overhead; river otters, sea lions & orcas may also be spotted. We offer Kayak Harbour & Snorkel Tours, Beginner & Advanced Stroke & Rescue Clinics, Multi-Day Accredited Camping Expeditions, Youth Camps, School Programs & Guide Courses. Eclectic beachfront shop in Ganges offers Outdoor Gear, Kayak Accessories, Lifestyle, Surf & Skate Wear. Two self-contained waterfront accommodations also available.

In operation since 1982, Jamie's Whaling Station & Adventure Centres have all the activities you're looking for. Whale Watching on our 65 ft cruisers or high speed zodiacs. We also offer bear watching & sea lion tours. All guaranteed sightings! Hot Springs Cove, Sea to Sky hot springs, kayaking, Meares Island hiking, sunset & harbour cruises, scenic flights & more. Check out the West Coast's first whale watching company & check into some fun. Gift shops & lots of free parking (including motorhome/RV parking) at either of our Tofino or Ucluelet locations. Complimentary dog kennels too. Book your next adventure today.

Kelp Reef Adventures is located at Fisherman's Wharf, an easy paddle to the Juan de Fuca Straight to explore Victoria's coastline & see the city's historic port from a unique perspective. We often encounter Harbour Seals, River Otters, Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles & many species of migrating seabirds. Our certified kayak guides are focused on your safety while negotiating the marine traffic of Victoria's picturesque harbour city. Each tour starts with a kayak safety briefing, equipment & harbour orientation. We provide the necessary safety equipment, spray skirt, paddling jacket, gloves & drinking water. The best way to see Victoria!

Guided sea kayaking tours of northern Vancouver Island, The Great Bear Rainforest & Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands). Base camp & expedition-style tours ranging from 4 to 15 days. Join us at our Orca Waters Base Camp for the best in wildlife & whale viewing or an expedition to Gwaii Haanas National Park for the ultimate in wilderness adventures. Family specific departures are available. All tours are fully inclusive & no experience is needed for most tours.