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