Found on the northeast coast of vancouver island, campbell river is known as the salmon capital of the world and has become a. Then from cr, head on to nanaimo for the ferry to horseshoe bay and up to whistler about 5. See the spectacular grey whale migration past vancouver island. There is a wide selection of tours available from the sea to the sky. You also have a chance at seeing both harbour and dalls porpoise as. Grizzly bear tours in campbell river, vancouver island, canada. Come along for an exciting whale watching, grizzly tour, snorel adventure or even vancounver island scuba charter with our friends at big animal encounters.
Transfers to nanaimo and victoria are obtained in campbell river. I have explored the entire east coast of vancouver island from victoria, vancouver areas to nw, past port hardy. Biggs killer whales move north up the east side of vancouver island in what i. Transient or biggs mammal hunting orcas or killer whales are the main focus of our whale watching excursions. Three pods of about 80 resident orca whales live around the southern tip of vancouver island and in the gulf islands. Located 264 km 165 miles north of victoria and only 153 km 95 miles north of nanaimo.
The tail of a grey whale surface feeding next to our boat. The coastal rain storms bring the lush forests alive, the perfect backdrop for waterfall exploration and suspension bridge day trips. One of the best ways to help these whales is to be whale wise. Many of the whale watching tour companies also offer black bear and grizzly bear excursions. We are located about of the way up vancouver island on the eastern shore. The kwakwala name for the river, or for the village near its mouth see campbell river indian reserve no. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. When we open our doors for trips they will be done according the new rules and regulations made by canada health. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. Combined with other groups in the area, there is 11 humpbacks south of read island. Map of campbell river, vancouver island vancouver island.
Discover what youve been missing this winter, and explore campbell river. 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. I did a tour with discovery safaris out of campbell river and found them to be better than expected from wa, i would suggest one journey from there to victoria for 3 nights, then over to tofino 5 hours drive for 3 nights. Whale watching vancouver island why visit parksville. Before boarding, we ask all guests to checkin at our office. Experience killer whales, humpback whales, grey whales, orca whales from our safe touring vessels. Ready for the best that british columbia has to offer. Bc ferry systems with large car capacities connect vancouver island at both victoria and nanaimo from the mainland with frequent. We are on the look out for orcas killer whales and or humpback whales and other marine wildlife such as dolphins, black bears, porpoises, eagles, seals and sea lions. Both sides of vancouver island afford primo opportunities. There is a humpback whale calling on our critical point hydrophone. Or travel with us to the orford river to see some of the best grizzly bear viewing the west coast has to offer.
On both we travel throughout the waters of the salish sea, discovery passage and johnstone strait viewing killer whales and humpback whales. Campbell river whale watching visitparksvillequalicumbeach. Map of campbell river, vancouver island donald lovegrove 20190114t23. Book your tickets online for campbell river whale watching and adventure tours, campbell river. Its glenn here from the vancouver island visitor centre in the comox valley. Look out for for humpback whales, orcas even bears. Humpback whales in campbell river, vancouver island with big. Whale watching around vancouver island in british columbia is an exceptional experience that will leave you awestruck after watching whales that weigh thousands of pounds frolic in their natural habitat. Grizzly bear watching campbell river vancouver island british columbia.
Whale watching excursions on vancouver island 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. Our commitment is to offer our guests an experience of a lifetime, to discover and explore the natural and human wonders of the discovery islands and johnstone strait. Campbell river is easily reached via the inland island highway 19 or by the more scenic oceanside route 19a. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in campbell river, canada on tripadvisor. There are many options for transportation to our office and departure point. We continue to monitor the impact of covid19 and are conscious of peoples concern. Click to download be whale wise brochure 100 metresyards no approach zone for all other marine mammals in us and canada. We have two different whale watching tours to choose from. Ctv news vancouver published sunday, june 16, 2019 5. Campbell river, raincoast research and tourism vancouver island have provided input on the initial application for whale heritage site status for the northern vancouver island region. You will be able to go whale watching out of tofino as well as victoria.
Parksville qualicum beachs central location makes it the perfect base for whale watching vancouver island. If you do not see a grizzly on your tour with us between september 15 th and october 7 th, then we will take you out again at no charge, on a standby basis, until we do see one guarantee available to full fare paying grizzly tour clients and is valid for 24 months. 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. Sightings of pacific whitesided dolphins are common and can often be seen in large groups. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours invite you to experience some of the most spectacular orca whale watching, grizzly bear and. Hi, we have had a fantastic 10 days thro rockies and are on our way to vancouver for 3 nights. The 10 best things to do in campbell river 2020 with. The quality and variety of sightings is really what makes campbell river and northern vancouver island so unique. Whale watching british columbia vancouver islands watching.
Orca killer whale orca whales discover vancouver island. Best whale whale watching discover vancouver island. Locate and compare whale watching in campbell river bc, yellow pages local listings. Humpback whales in campbell river, vancouver island with. We are located on granville island, 510 minutes from most downtown hotels. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us british columbia. Grizzly bear tour campbell river whale watching and. For more information or to be involved in the vancouver island north whale heritage site process please contact nimmsa administrator, jared towers at. Both our driver and naturalist provided insight, history and pleasant company while we explored the small islands, inlets and watched for wildlife. Whales and culture seine boat inn alert bay, bc, canada. Humpback whales have been moving into the area over the past 10 years and have also become a staple of our whale watching excursions. Aboriginal journeys offers aweinspiring grizzly bear watching, whale watching, marine wildlife viewing and adventure tours from campbell river on vancouver island in british columbia, canada. I have grown up on the inside passage on sailboats my whole life, and have been an ecotour whale watchgrizzly bear guide, and captain for 23 years out of the campbell river area. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours invite you to experience some of the most spectacular orca whale watching, grizzly bear and wildlife viewing in the world.
To get to campbell river and the north island by ferry, you can take either the tsawwassenduke point route, or if you are travelling from south of vancouver, take the horseshoe baydeparture bay route. Campbell river s longest running whale watching and grizzly bear tour company. Rare ghost whale spotted near campbell river ctv news. For the marine lover, campbell river and the surrounding discovery islands offer a hub of opportunities for whale watching, bear viewing and diving enthusiasts.
We offer full day, half day, and sunset tours on both covered, heated vessels and our fun zodiac. Here in campbell river we adventure 365 days a year. Campbell river whale watching grizzly tour duration. Grizzly, whale, and wildlife tours are available ranging from 3 hours to a full day where you can expect to see humpback whales, orca, dolphins, porpoise, eagles, sea lions, black bears, and grizzly bears. Whale watching campbell river vancouver island british columbia. Campbell river on vancouver island is the closest large community to cortes island, and the port of departure for the scenic 10minute ferry ride to quadra and the connecting ferry to cortes. Whale watching and adventure tours, browns bay, campbell. About campbell river whale watching and adventure tours as campbell rivers largest tour operator, we offer excursions on and off the water. Their highly acrobatic activity, always leave a lasting impression. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Transient biggs killer whales t099s passing by campbell river.
Campbell river bc has some of the most unparalleled whale and wildlife watching in the world. Canadavancouver island, campbell river, orcas and more. We are the only company on northern vancouver island that is carbon neutral and protecting the environment is something we deeply care about. 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. Sayward is accessed by highway 19, the main highway serving the east coast of vancouver island from victoria to pt. Orcas frolicking in the water right out in front so they are definitely here. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours 2020 all. Grizzly bear watching, whale watching, marine wildlife viewing and adventure tours from campbell river on vancouver island in british columbia, canada. Nick templeman, owner operator campbell river whale and bear. Campbell river and area, is one of the most beautiful and breathtaking.
On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. Cove and campbell river on northern vancouver island, bc, our whale watching tour. Whale watching with campbell river whale and bear excursions. Please download your trip details and joining instructions here. Whale watching campbell river campbell river message board. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. From north vancouver, the most direct route is to take the horseshoe baydeparture bay passage. Well set sail from the harbour on a sixhour boat trip across the waters of campbell river. Discovery west adventures whale watching, seymour narrows rapid tours and adventure tours campbell river, browns bay resort vancouver island. If they decide to swim vertically towards the surface, then the dolphins will leave the water and potentially reach heights of 4 to 5 meters above the surface. Whale watching, grizzly bears, wildlife and ocean rapids. Whale watching campbell river, vancouver island, canada.
Depart from our campbell river marine adventure centre aboard our comfortable, heated, covered vessels for a scenic 1 hour and 30 minute ride through desolation sound marine park. Whale watching tours in campbell river the full navigation of the shores of quadra island was thanks to discovery marine safaris. The waters around the canadian vancouver island are the worlds pivotal. We offer full day, half day, and sunset tours on both cove. About campbell river whale watching and adventure tours as campbell river s largest tour operator, we offer excursions on and off the water. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours aktuelle. For those who love to witness humpback whales, orcas, grizzly bears, and other magnificent animals live in their own habitat, few places are better and more accessible than campbell river, british columbia. Being the only carbon neutral company on north vancouver island, protecting the environment is something we deeply care about.
Visit campbell river whale watching and adventure tours on. Campbell river is big, as vancouver island cities go, and hosts a busy arts and culture scene. Victoria has more boats departing for whale watching than any place on vancouver island and most companies guarantee whale sightings. Join us for the experience of a lifetime aboard our british columbia grizzly bear expedition. From there we will provide directions for boarding your boat.
We were just watching this web cam at eagle eye adventures in campbell river. On this tour we depart from campbell river on vancouver island on our whale wildlife watching and adventure tour. In just over an hours drive you can hop on a killer whale watching tour at campbell river. Whale watching tours are available from the inner harbour of victoria, sidney, tofino, campbell river, and port hardy, as well as most of the communities on the island.
Pacific whitesided dolphins have remained in toba inlet and pryce channel, and some of them have remained in large pods. 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. Whale watching campbell river campbell river forum. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours wants you to see grizzlies. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver. I have 2 nights booked in victoria and 3 nights in campbell river. Campbell river whale watching tours killer whale tour.
Join us in campbell river and experience the life of the northern resident orca killer whales. Campbell river has a population 2016 census of 35,8 and has long been touted as the salmon capital of the world. We regularly see humpback whales, orca, pacific whitesided dolphins, steller sea lions, bald eagles and much much more. Connect with the wild side of vancouver island i had the opportunity to learn more about the history of campbell river and all the things that make the region special. The west coast of the island is where to catch a glimpse of the grey whales as they migrate between mexico and the bering sea, although they have occasionally been seen on the inner coastline near campbell river and vancouvers false creek. Press release for vancouver island north whale heritage site.
British columbia whale watching in british columbia whaletrips. Campbell river has access to the worlds largest concentration of killer whales orcas. This is the best place in the world to see orcas, the mr. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. On the west coast, tofino is a quaint town with an embedded orcawatching culture. Aboriginal journeys british columbia whale watching.
Island coach lines provide daily bus service from campbell river and port hardy. Best of campbell river, canada tourism tripadvisor. With my friends at discover campbell river and vancity wild, we explored and experienced the must do attractions as well as found some hidden gems. Jun 27, 2017 2017 humpback whale season is off to an incredible start here in campbell river, vancouver island. Grizzy bear tours and whale watching campbell river, canada. History researchers from around the world have been coming to vancouver island to study the orca killer whales for a few decades making orca whales here the best studied whales in the world. Nov 18, 2011 vancouver and vancouver island victoria, campbell river orcas, killer whales and inside passage. Discover the incredible wildlife of vancouver island on this whale watching tour in campbell river.
The campbell river is a river on vancouver island, british columbia, canada, draining into discovery passage at the northwest end of the strait of georgia, at the city of campbell river, which is named for the river. 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. Eagle eye adventures is the first in the world accredited responsible whale watch company. 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. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. A bit further north is campbell river, where many tours launch into the strait of. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. Aboriginal journeys wildlife and adventure tours campbell. With a spacious 14passenger van, we run guided hikes, and winery, distillery, and brewery tours.
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