Find Your Campbell River Wildlife Adventure
From orcas and humpbacks to grizzly bears and bald eagles, we run more tours than anywhere else on Vancouver Island. Whether you’re seeking wildlife encounters, ocean adventures, or scenic exploration, our range of tours has something for everyone – tailored for families, adventurers, and nature lovers alike.
Whale Watching Tours
We offer a variety of tour lengths, with the choice of either a covered boat or an open Zodiac for each of our whale watching adventures.
4 Hour Whale Watching
Starting from $226.46* CAD/Adult
With multiple departures daily, this 4 hour tour fits anyone’s schedule. For the perfect half day activity while visiting Campbell River!
*Price includes a 15% fuel surcharge and a $5 conservation fee, and is subject to 5% GST.
Full Day Whale Watching
Starting from $375.96* CAD/Adult
This tour gives us the luxury of time. With a focus on finding Orca, the extended day means that we can spend quality time with all of the wildlife that our spectacular area has to offer.
*Price includes a 15% fuel surcharge and a $5 conservation fee, and is subject to 5% GST.
Bear Viewing Tours
Journey into the remote inlets of the mainland coast to watch grizzly and black bears forage in their natural habitat – one of the most sought-after wildlife experiences in British Columbia.
Spring Bear and Waterfall Tour
Starting from $367.64* CAD/Adult | 6 hours
Spot black bears foraging along the shoreline as waterfalls surge from the spring snowmelt, and explore the jade-green waters and rugged rainforest of Toba Inlet.
*Price includes a 15% fuel surcharge, a $15 Commercial Bear Viewing Association fee and a $5 conservation fee, and is subject to 5% GST.
Full Day Bute Inlet Grizzly Bear Tour
Starting from $663.52* CAD/Adult | 9 hours
Experience grizzly bears along the Orford River with Homalco First Nation guides, and take in the remote turquoise waters and tidal rapids of Bute Inlet.
*Price includes a 15% fuel surcharge, a $15 Commercial Bear Viewing Association fee and a $25 conservation fee, and is subject to 5% GST.
Full Day Toba Inlet Grizzly Bear Tour
Starting from $642.72* CAD/Adult | 9 hours
Observe grizzly bears along the Klite River with Klahoose First Nation guides, amid glacier-carved fjords, waterfalls, and rugged rainforest.
*Price includes a 15% fuel surcharge, a $15 Commercial Bear Viewing Association fee and a $5 conservation fee, and is subject to 5% GST.
Photography Workshops
Bald Eagle Photography Workshop
Starting from $5,899 CAD/Adult | 6 days
Experience a 6-day all-inclusive photography workshop in Campbell River, timed around peak wildlife activity. Capture spectacular Bald Eagle feeding frenzies, bears, whales, and stunning coastal landscapes alongside professional photography guides, with accommodations, meals, and transportation all included.
Grizzly Bear Photography Workshop
Take your photography to the next level with professional adventure photographers Pete O’Hara and Jenna Dixon. This 4-night, 5-day workshop during the salmon run immerses you in the wild beauty of Bute and Toba Inlets – perfect for capturing iconic shots of grizzlies in their natural habitat.
Other Adventures
Beyond whales and bears – paddle the coastline, cast a line, or explore Campbell River’s history from the water.
Full Day Kayaking and Whale Watching
Start your day exploring the islands by kayak, then watch marine wildlife from the comfort of a motorized boat as the Salish Sea unfolds around you.
Fishing Charters
Our guided fishing charters take you through the coastal waters surrounding Quadra Island and the Discovery Islands, where nutrient-rich currents create some of the best salmon fishing on the West Coast.
Campbell River Museum Historic Boat Tour
Discover the rich history of the Discovery Islands on a guided boat tour in partnership with The Museum at Campbell River. Enjoy fascinating stories from a Museum Guide while our captain and onboard naturalist help you spot the incredible wildlife along the way.
Give the Gift of Adventure
Can’t decide, or shopping for someone else? A Campbell River Whale Watching gift card lets them choose their own adventure.