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Ocean EcoVentures’ whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay.Our Whale Watching tours focus on the Southern Resident Orca Whales, Transient Orca Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise.A small, owner-operated family business, Ocean EcoVentures is committed to providing you with an intimate and informative whale watching tour.

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR EVERYTHING ADVENTURE ON SALT SPRING ISLAND. We offer kayaking, whale watching & sightseeing tours, paddle boarding & bike rentals! The Salt Spring Adventure Co. Ltd. is less about making a living and more about living the dream! We put all our energy into making our tours as fulfilling and rewarding as possible. Whether it’s whale watching in our top-of-the-line 12-passenger Zodiac, kayaking through beautiful marine reserves, paddle boarding on a placid lake or harbour, or an epic bike ride around the island, everyone is sure to have a fun and memorable outdoor experience. We create custom Group Adventures,Corporate Retreats and School Group Programs. Come Adventure With Us!

Vancouver and Richmond Whale Watching company based out of the historic fishing village of Steveston. We operate from April-October offering eco tours for kind of adventurers!Join our 40-foot semi-covered vessels accommodating groups of 23 passengers, offering comfortable inside seating & unrestricted outside viewing or hop on board our Zodiac, RIB style vessel for an exhilarating adventure! On board, enjoy your adventure with a knowledgeable Naturalist and experienced Captain and of course, lots of water and snacks.Perfect for adventurers who want to go headfirst into the wind, spray and wildness of the Salish Sea! Tours are minimum of 3 to 5 hours and have the highest customer to staff ratio on the water so you know you’ll be looked after. Ask us about our shuttle services and guaranteed sightings!

Vancouver Islands celebrated luxury outpost Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge skirts the banks of its namesake ocean inlet, Clayoquot Sound and offers an escape to the still, tranquil beauty of Canadas remote wilderness. Set among magnificent conifer forests, the lodge offers guests an unforgettable experience of the landscape and its wildlife. Adventure-filled days are bolstered by local produce-driven, sustainable dining, fine wines and the chance to unwind in generously appointed guest quarters. Twenty-five canvas tents designed with contemporary interiors complement local artisan-designed pieces to offer a decadent retreat.

Peaceful oceanfront getaway in extraordinary setting on Quadra Island, a short ferry ride from Campbell River. Enjoy breathtaking views, and watch sea seals and otters swim in the waters. From fishing and golfing packages to getting active outdoors with biking and kayaking, April Point brings unforgettable experiences for you and your loved ones.

Come to the northern edge of the Great Bear Rainforest on British Columbias north coast, to the Khutzeymateen. Here, within the traditional territory of the Tsimshian nations, lives a wild population of coastal grizzly bears. Just south of the Alaska panhandle and located within Canada’s only grizzly bear protected area, Khutzeymateen Wilderness Lodge is your home in the wilderness where you can visit with the grizzly bears in the wild. No roads, no towns…just wilderness and wildlife. Climb into the floatplane and take off from Prince Rupert, BC for a 20 minute flight over mountains and inlets to the Khutzeymateen. Our days are filled with searching for grizzly bears in the lush Khutzeymateen Inlet and estuary, with bald eagles, seabirds, seals, waterfalls and mountains. We are trained and certified under the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC.

Sea otter Enhydra Lutris and whale watching tours in Esperanza Inlet on the west coast of north Vancouver Island. Boat tours last about 5 hours with shore break. The price of $600 is per boat charter; there is a 12 person limit. Accommodation & meal packages available. Sea otters can be viewed year round, Humpback whales usually show up late spring to fall. Black bears can be spotted after April.

Nestled between the snow-capped mountain ranges and rugged coastline is the friendly community of Campbell River. Thats where you will find Big Animal Encounters, the most experienced and diverse marine operator in the area. Since 1994, we have been sharing our small piece of paradise with guests from around the world. From our Marine Adventure Centre we offer a wide range of wildlife adventures including: Whale Watching Tours, Grizzly Bear Expeditions, and Scuba Diving Charters. All of our crew are Transport Canada certified and trained marine naturalists. Aboard our fleet of comfortable covered vessels and exhilarating high speed zodiacs we pride ourselves on small group sizes and personalized service while maintaining the highest safety standards. Campbell River is quickly becoming known as Canadas best whale watching destination, and during our tours we will often spot orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, eagles and more.

Leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 guests at a time. The rugged beauty of the West Coast is something that should be experienced with Victorias boutique whale watching company. The wildlife and limitless adventure that the Salish Sea has to offer is easily enjoyed when experienced in the comfort of our state-of-the-art vessels! Our knowledgeable crew ensure that each and every trip is an inspiring and educational experience.

Wild Waterways Adventures is a carbon neutral Adventure Tourism company, serving Quadra Island & Campbell River, BC. The Discovery Islands are immersed in one of the most unique and thriving ecosystems on the planet. Prepare to be immersed in Mother Nature’s natural processes, you will discover vast populations of wildlife thriving in tidal rapids, rainforests and fjords of the Coastal Mountains.

Coastal Bliss Adventures Ltd. is an Wilderness Adventure company, based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. We specialize in multi-day and day hiking, backpacking, kayaking and canoeing adventure tours. Our signature hiking tour is The West Coast Trail, located in “our backyard”.

Spirit of the West kayaking Adventures has been offering sea kayaking tours and trips around Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, since 1996. Our most popular tours travel to the orca waters of Johnstone Strait, British Columbia to kayak in the realm of the whales. We also offer trips to Desolation Sound, the Broughton Archipelago, Nuchatlitz Marine Park on the west coast of Vancouver Island and the Great Bear Rainforest on the Central Coast. We also offer tours to the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas and Chilean Patagonia during the North American winter.

Screamin’ Reels offers full day fishing tours, eco tours, hot springs, and whale watching. Our spacious 34′ charter vessel provides ample comfortable seating and our full bathroom facilities on board ensures a comfortable day for all our guests. As a full service company, we provide on-board non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, lunch and treat for the ride back to the marina in Kitimat.

Tofino Resort + Marina is the perfect place for adventure seekers and ocean lovers looking to experience the spirit of the wild, west coast.Inspired by adventure, Tofino Resort + Marina is the only full-service destination situated on the inlet and is just a short stroll from the artisan boutiques, surf shops and Pacific flavours of this ocean-side community. Experience the on-site Marine Adventure Centre, offering ocean adventures that take travellers throughout hikiiat (Hesquiaht First Nation), aauusat (Ahousaht), and auukiat (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation). Stoke your inner fire at the resorts remote wood-fired floating sauna before cold-plunging into the salty healing waters of Clayoquot Sound. View bears and whales in the wild from the comfort of their boats, fill your cooler on a guided fishing charter, relax in natural geothermal pools at Hot Springs Cove, or embark on the newest adventure on a remote guided kayaking trip through the tranquil waters of Tofino Inlet. The 63 guest rooms offer marina views, oversized balconies, and comfortable beds to rest your head between all the adventures. Home to Tofinos only waterfront fitness centre, Tuff Fit overlooks a private marina with 58 slips and space to moor vessels of up to 130 feet. It is Tofino Resort + Marinas privilege to provide unforgettable connections to the West Coast and cant wait to share it all with you.