The diversity of wildlife and awe inspiring scenery that exists so close to campbell river is unparalleled. Im trying to figure out the pros and cons of taking a whale watching tour in victoria vs. Wild marine adventures wildlife safari, whale watching. Best whale whale watching discover vancouver island. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. With grey wolf sea kayaking expeditions there is no mass tourism experience. This saves you money in travel costs such as ferries, rental cars and gas. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in campbell river, canada on tripadvisor. Predicamentwed love to experience the wildlife of the island.
Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. This way we can ensure the continued success of the animals. In just over an hours drive you can hop on a killer whale watching tour at campbell river. Whale watching, grizzly bears, scuba diving campbell. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. Welcome to the north central regions unofficial outdoors hq, located in a natural wonderland famed for its kayaking, hiking, caving, wildlife viewing and, above all, sports fishing. There is a wide selection of tours available from the sea to the sky. Adventure quest tours offers whale watching, grizzly bear and wildlife adventure tours in campbell river, british columbia, vancouver island. So in july 20, 4 of us are travelling from uk to canada spending 5 nights on vancouver island 1 full day campbell river, 2 full days uclulet. Whale watching tours are operated along the east coast of vancouver island, from victoria to campbell river and port hardy, on the west coast of the island out of tofino and ucluelet, and from the bc gulf islands and discovery islands. About campbell river whale watching and adventure tours as campbell river s largest tour operator, we offer excursions on and off the water. Aboriginal journeys wildlife and adventure tours campbell.
Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. Adventure quest whale watching and tours, campbell river. We are in a floating building below the quadra island ferry terminal in campbell river at 1003 island highway, parking available south of the terminal. Campbell river s longest running whale watching and grizzly bear tour company. Campbell river has access to the worlds largest concentration of killer whales orcas. Experience killer whales, humpback whales, grey whales, orca whales from our safe touring vessels. We will be on vancouver island for 8 days mid to late july. Our sea kayaking tours depart from a convenient location in campbell river bc, on the north central east coast of vancouver island.
We regularly see humpback whales, orca, pacific whitesided dolphins, steller sea lions, bald eagles and much much more. Your expectations, comfort and wellbeing are paramount. We depart from campbell river, vancouver island, british columbia, one of the best regions in world to see humpback whales and orca whales killer whales. We ran across a few whale watching tours on the hello bc website that leave from campbell river and tour johnstone strait. Campbell river is located on the eastern side of vancouver island at the south end of discover passage which is about twothirds up the island from victoria. Our mission is to work for the protection of all wildlife as we encourage our guests to explore, become more involved in education, conservation, and sustainability. Hi there, thank you very much for joining us out on a trip with shea. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. With a spacious 14passenger van, we run guided hikes, and winery, distillery, and brewery tours.
Visit our marine adventure centre in campbell river. All those who have previously purchased a catalogue will receive a link via email to download the update. Well set sail from the harbour on a sixhour boat trip across the waters of campbell river. Cruise in safety and comfort with multiple daily departures from campbell river, vancouver island, bc, canada. Campbell river whale watching tours killer whale tour. With an experienced marine adventurer, youll travel by kingfisher boat with heated indoor cabins and a comfortable outdoor area. Whale watching campbell river vancouver island british columbia. Day 5 and day 7 water taxi transfers from campbell river to sonora resort and return full board at sonora. Being one of the sough after and highly visited whale watching destination of the world, there are a number of vancouver island tour operators eager to give you that experience to top any preexisting outstanding vacation experience you may have had. Herring season is giving people on the mid island a frontrow seat to a seaside spectacle. Many of the whale watching tour companies also offer black bear and grizzly bear excursions.
Whales and culture seine boat inn alert bay, bc, canada. Three pods of about 80 resident orca whales live around the southern tip of vancouver island and in the gulf islands. These whales were first seen by the crew who were working on the sea lion. We are ideally located near the south end of discovery passage. The quality and variety of sightings is really what makes campbell river and northern vancouver island so unique. We are trying to do it all during a short stay on vancouver island. Grizzly bear tour of campbell river, vancouver island civitatis. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours 2020. Book your tickets online for campbell river whale watching and adventure tours, campbell river.
A large pod of at least 20 orcas was spotted off campbell river, heading south for lunch on tuesday. Victoria is one of the top spots for orca killer whale watching on vancouver island but you also have a chance to spot humpback, minke and gray whales. Both northern resident orca killer whales and transient biggs orca can be found hunting in the waters of the orca realm of johnstone strait, discovery passage and the salish sea of eastern vancouver island. Grizzly bear watching, whale watching, marine wildlife viewing and adventure tours from campbell river on vancouver island in british columbia, canada. Or travel with us to the orford river to see some of the best grizzly bear viewing the west coast has to offer. From grizzly bear, wildlife and whale watching tours to helicopter rides high over the discovery islands, each of our experiences offers an unforgettable gateway to nature. Campbell river, bc on vancouver island we offer adventure tours, orca killer whales, wildlife adventure and grizzly bear tours in the wild go wild. We adhere to the whale wise laws and stay a minimum of 200 meters away from the whales for their wellbeing and safety. Anglers from the world over have been reeling in all five species of pacific salmon here ever since author roderick haigbrown put campbell river on the fishing map. Campbell river whale and bear excursions step aboard for. The 10 best things to do in campbell river 2020 with.
Enjoy this unique experience in campbell river with a boat trip through the spectacular natural landscapes of vancouver island. The waters around the canadian vancouver island are the worlds pivotal. Grizzly bear watching campbell river vancouver island british columbia. Ready for the best that british columbia has to offer. Whale watching campbell river, vancouver island, canada. Welcome to campbell river whale and bear excursions 2020 season. Cove and campbell river on northern vancouver island, bc, our whale watching tour.
Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. For the marine lover, campbell river and the surrounding discovery islands offer a hub of opportunities for whale watching, bear viewing and diving enthusiasts. Find the perfect vancouver island canada whale stock photo. Parksville qualicum beachs central location makes it the perfect base for whale watching vancouver island. Being the only carbon neutral company on north vancouver island, protecting the environment is something we deeply care about. Youll get the chance to see the many pods of whale that frequent these waters. Well then return to the boat and continue our cruise in search of whales, orcas, sea lions and. We are vancouver island s most diverse marine adventure company offering a wide range of adventures including. Campbell river bc has some of the most unparalleled whale and wildlife watching in the world. Humpback whales marine education and research society. Campbell river and area, is one of the most beautiful and breathtaking. Whale watching, grizzly bears, wildlife and ocean rapids. Watch for whales along the scenic coast of vancouver island on a boat tour departing from campbell river. Join us in campbell river and experience the life of the northern resident orca killer whales.
Campbell river whale watching visitparksvillequalicumbeach. A place where you can share sightings of the great wildlife we have here in the valley with friends and give them an. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver. A bit further north is campbell river, where many tours launch into the strait of. Make the most of your time in campbell river enjoying a boat cruise in search of the whales and other marine wildlife that inhabit this area of vancouver island, one of the best regions in canada to experience nature in its purest form. Sea kayaking, vancouver island, bc, grey wolf expeditions. Please download your trip details and joining instructions here. Find us in campbell river, british columbia, canada. Activities vancouver island tours painters lodge resort. Look out for for humpback whales, orcas even bears. Discover the incredible wildlife of vancouver island on this whale watching tour in campbell river. Humpback whales in campbell river, vancouver island with.
Ctv news vancouver published sunday, june 16, 2019 5. For the campbell river comox hornby island area, we catalogued 88. Rare ghost whale spotted near campbell river ctv news. We plan to spend time in victoria, parksville, campbell river, and tofino. Campbell rivers longest running whale watching and.
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