Whale Watching · CAMPBELL RIVER
The good Campbell River whale watching tours fill up weeks ahead in season and the best ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend four hours exploring Discovery Passage, Johnstone Strait, or the Salish Sea from Campbell River. Choose a covered boat with indoor seats or a zodiac-style vessel. Guides such as Laura, Tyler, Jarek, and Quinn share local knowledge while you watch for orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, bears, and eagles.
“There was at least 15 whales, amazing. The Stella sea lions were funny to watch.”
Join Eagle Eye Adventures for four hours among the Discovery Islands with a naturalist guide such as Gibson, Nova, or Andreus. Spot whales, dolphins, bears, seals, and sea lions, listen through a hydrophone, then race through Devils Hole and Aaron Rapids.
“Great, knowledgeable guide. We got to see humpback whales and orcas. Great experience.”
Leave Campbell River’s Coast Marina for four hours among the Discovery Islands, with naturalist commentary, snacks, and a heated covered vessel. Guides such as Guy and Janet share wildlife knowledge and Homalco culture while you search for humpbacks, orcas, dolphins, sea lions, birds, and possibly bears or otters.
“Fantastic whale watching experience. Small group, lots of whales. The naturalist was quite informative.”
You’ll cruise from Campbell River through Discovery Passage and Johnstone Strait in a Zodiac or covered 12-passenger boat. Guides such as Jack, Martin, Alex, and Steve interpret the wildlife, while you enjoy homemade lunch, hot drinks, and possible sightings of humpbacks, orcas, dolphins, bears, and sea lions.
“Amazing trip, Steve was very knowledgeable. Great boat, ideal for the job. Had to wear the float suits, but a small price to pay. We had the pleasure of seeing at least 12 separate Humpbacks during our trip, including one breaching. Seals and sessions too. A small point, but for me one that makes the difference, lunch. It could have been easy to have bought in something commercial. No, we were treated to a "homemade" wrap, granola bar, dried fruit and cookies.”
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