Campbell River Museum Historic Boat Tour

Ripple Rock & Discovery Passage

Take a deep dive into the history of Discovery Passage with a special focus on the monumental undertaking to blast the top off Ripple Rock, the infamous marine hazard in the middle of Seymour Narrows. Explore the bays of Granite, Duncan and Menzies and hear the stories from Indigenous history to early logging, commercial fishing, and life on the coast. This trip includes a delicious meal at Brown’s Bay Resort.

Stop: Brown’s Bay Resort for dinner

Date: June 8, July 6

Please note, the meal with tea/coffee and gratuity are included in the tour fee. Any additional cocktails
or specialty drinks can be purchased by the individual traveler.

Ripple Rock with Stops in Kanish Bay & Granite Bay

Take a deep dive into the history of Discovery Passage with a special focus on the monumental undertaking to blast the top off Ripple Rock, the infamous marine hazard in the middle of Seymour Narrows. Explore the bays of Granite and Kanish Bay and hear the stories from Indigenous history to early logging, commercial fishing, and life on the coast. Passengers are asked to bring their own snacks.

Date: August 17

Meal: Bring your own snacks

Thurlow Islands

These islands are a hidden treasure among some of the most breathtaking scenery. Although sparsely inhabited today, the Thurlow Islands have a rich history from Indigenous villages to logging camps, forestry stations, canneries, and gold mines. On the way, travel through Seymour Narrows and over the historic Ripple Rock site. Stretch your legs as you enjoy a delicious meal at Blind Channel Resort or on the dock at Shoal Bay. The stop at Blind Channel Resort will include a visit with a member of the Richter family, who have been living on West Thurlow Island for several generations.

Stops & Dates:

• Blind Channel Resort for meal
  • June 15 – Father’s Day
  • June 22
  • July 27

Please note, the meal at Blind Channel Resort includes tea/coffee and a gratuity in the tour fee. Any additional cocktails or specialty drinks can be purchased by the individual traveler.

• Shoal Bay picnic lunch on dock
  • May 25
  • July 16
  • August 13

Desolation Sound with stop at Refuge Cove

Set sail through a maze of bays and secluded coves between the small, picturesque islands of Desolation Sound. As you pass rugged coastlines and towering mountains, you’ll follow the routes charted by Captain Vancouver of England, and Captains Galiano and Valdez of Spain, back in 1792. Picture what it might have been like to visit these waters for the first time. Since time immemorial, this region has been home to Indigenous peoples with diverse communities shaped by complex networks of travel, trade, and relationships. Our guides will share the area's stories,
from Indigenous peoples to the impact of industries like logging and commercial fishing, revealing how the land and its resources shaped life on the coast. Please bring your own snacks on this trip.

Stop: Refuge Cove

Date: June 1

Meal: bring your own snacks

Desolation Sound with stop at Lund

Travel through the maze of bays and hidden coves of Desolation Sound, past rugged coastlines and towering mountains. Follow the routes first charted by Captain Vancouver and Captains Galiano and Valdez in 1792. Since time immemorial, this coastline has been home to Indigenous peoples, with complex networks of trade and travel shaping the region. Our guides will share the area's stories, from Indigenous peoples to the impact of settler industries like logging and commercial fishing, revealing how the land and its resources shaped life on the coast. This trip will include a stop at Lund and a sample of the famous cinnamon buns from Nancy’s Bakery. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own lunch to
enjoy on the dock.

Stop: Lund

Date: June 25

Meal: bring your own snacks

Desolation Sound and Malaspina Inlet

Experience the myriad bays and inter-connected coves nestled among the small islands of Desolation Sound.  Retrace areas charted by Captain Vancouver of England and Captains Galiano and Valdez of Spain in 1792. Since time immemorial, this coastline has been home to Indigenous
peoples, with complex networks of trade and travel shaping the region. The tour views the rugged beauty of the coastal mountains as we imagine daily life for people in the past. This trip includes a visit to Malaspina Inlet and Prideaux Haven, one of the most popular boating anchorages in the region. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own snacks to enjoy onboard.

Date: July 30, August 31

Meal: Bring your own snacks

Desolation Sound & Homfray Channel

Set sail through a maze of bays and secluded coves between the small, picturesque islands of Desolation Sound. As you pass rugged coastlines and towering mountains, you’ll follow the routes charted by Captain Vancouver of England, and Captains Galiano and Valdez of Spain, back in 1792. Picture what it might have been like to visit these waters for the first time. Our guides will share the area's history, from Indigenous peoples to the impact of industries like logging and commercial fishing, revealing how the land and its resources shaped life on the coast. A catered boxed meal is included to enjoy onboard.

Date: August 10

Meal: Catered boxed lunch onboard

Romance on the Rapids – A Night of Love, Lust, and Heartbreak in the Coast

Set sail on a journey through Desolation Sound, where stunning views meet unforgettable stories of passion and intrigue. Our Romance on the Rapids evening tour takes you on a scenic adventure through hidden bays, serene coves, and tiny islands, all set against the backdrop of the rugged coastal mountains. Along the way, we’ll share tales of love, lust, and heartbreak from the coast's rich history—because, as we all know, love is never simple. Imagine what life was like for those who lived in these wild, remote places. With every twist and turn of the boat, you'll feel the echoes of the past and be swept up in the dramatic stories that have shaped this stunning landscape. Please note, love is a messy business, and this trip is recommended for passengers 18+. A catered meal is included to enjoy onboard.

Date: July 20, Aug 6

Meal: Catered meal to enjoy onboard

Discovery Islands

The Discovery Islands are alive with history! See where First Nations and early settlers occupied this part of the coast and learn about life in remote logging camps and float houses, where the only news from the outside world arrived with the Union Steamships. You’ll hear about the characters who lived and worked on the Discovery Islands including Quadra, Read, Maurelle, and Stewart, to mention only a few in the complex chain of islands that make up this region. Please note, July 2 trip includes a stop at Big Bay and July 13 is a special rapids trip as we’ll navigate through hole-in-the-wall rapids to see first-hand
the power of these waters. Snacks will be provided to enjoy onboard.

Date:

• Stop at Big Bay on July 2
• Hole-in-the-wall rapids trip July 13

Meal: Catered snacks to enjoy onboard

Sutil Channel & Cortes Island

Explore the nooks and crannies of the bays, inlets and coastline of the Sutil Channel and Cortes Island with a look at Squirrel Cove, the primary village site of the Klahoose First Nation. Stop for a catered box meal on board in one of the beautiful bays and hear stories of the intriguing history of logging, float home communities, stump farms, and the devastating whaling industry of 1860’s. You’ll weave through Lewis Channel, cruise past Twin Islands and its royal connections, past the sandy beaches of Hernando and Marina Islands. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own snacks.

Date: August 24

Meal: bring your own snacks