With summer fading into fall, October brings crisp air and vibrant foliage to the Campbell River area on Vancouver Island. It is not only one of the most picturesque months of the year but also a prime time for grizzly bear watching. Here’s why you should consider visiting this stunning region in late fall: 1. Prime grizzly viewing opportunities October is not just the tail… Read more »
Written by Maddie Lemke Oceans cover 71 % of the planet and are home to important species and ecosystems that we rely on for food, livelihoods, climate regulation and more. But our oceans are facing a lot of challenges these days, with a lot of species and ecosystems being at risk. Most of those challenges are impacted by human actions including overfishing, plastic pollution, as… Read more »
Have you seen our newest addition to the fleet, the Tenacious III? This past season was our first in operation since bringing Discovery Marine Safaris under the Campbell River Whale Watching umbrella and with it, their flagship vessel the Tenacious III. Here are 10 Facts about the Tenacious III 1) She is 42’ or 12.8 m long 2) We can accommodate 30 guests onboard 3)… Read more »
Setting goals around our sustainability is an important part of our business, and how we ensure we are continuing to do better! We set the following goals for ourself at the start of 2021, and have made some significant strides towards reaching them. 1) To eliminate single use plastics by 2022 We are very proud to say that we have accomplished this goal! Back… Read more »
It’s not uncommon to have somebody in your life that is impossible to shop for. What do you get someone that already has everything? Look no further: we’ve put together a list to make your life easier! Check out these unique and environmentally friendly ideas! Gift a piece of Old Growth Forest Who doesn’t want to own a piece of land? Donate… Read more »
Grizzly Bears are one of the most intelligent animals in the world. They have distinct behaviors that set them apart from other bears and can be found near or in rivers searching for salmon. September 1st marks the official start of our Grizzly Bear tours for 2020! This season we have partnered with Klahoose Coastal Adventures to view bears at the Klite River in… Read more »
We have the pleasure of seeing a number of different marine mammals on our tours. While we live in an area that has an abundance of Humpback Whale and Transient Orca sightings, we also get to see a vast number of sea lions and seals! One specific species that we encounter often are Steller Sea Lions. 1. Steller sea lions are golden brown… Read more »
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Trying to make a difference is a daunting task. It may seem like nothing you can do would matter. However, implementing small changes actually helps things in the long run! It takes thousands of small changes for… Read more »
Porpoise are small-toothed whales that are closely related to dolphins. They can be differentiated by their teeth, which are spade-shaped opposed to cone-shaped, their dorsal fins, which are triangular, and their beaks, which are less elongated. While there are said to be 32 different dolphin species in the world, there are only 6 different types of porpoises! In the Campbell River area, we are… Read more »
To our Valued Community, Amidst all of the news of COVID-19, we would like to take a moment to address how we are handling this ever-changing situation. The well-being of our employees and customers is of the utmost importance to us. While Campbell River continues to be a SAFE travel destination, we are erring on the side of caution and opting to take this time to… Read more »
