Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour
- For marine wildlife lovers who want an authentic Indigenous whale-watching experience
- On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to see humpback whales, orcas (killer whales), dolphins, sea lions, and so much more!
- Available May through October
- Half-day (4-hour) guided tour
- Depart from Campbell River in the morning or afternoon
- Heated boat with indoor and outdoor seating and toilet facilities
- Snacks and beverages included
- Appropriate for ages 2 and up
- By taking this tour, you’re supporting an Indigenous-owned and operated company
This is whale watching with the original whale watchers. Join your Homalco First Nation marine experts on an unforgettable small-group adventure to search for humpbacks, orcas, dolphins, sea lions and many more majestic creatures. Our modern and comfortable boats are suitable for the whole family.
Travel to Campbell River, one of the most sought-after whale-watching destinations in the world, to catch sight of iconic ocean mammals like orca and humpback whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and more. Lucky groups may even spot black bears, sea otters or rare species of whales.
If you’re looking for the ultimate family-friendly whale-watching adventure on the Salish Sea off of Vancouver Island, you’ve found it. Your Homalco guides, the northernmost Coast Salish Peoples, know a thing or two about the best spots to witness whales and other marine creatures from a safe and respectful distance.
The Homalco people, also known as the “people of the fast-running waters,” have been stewards of these lands and waters since time immemorial. We invite you to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and see the majestic beauty of these lands through our eyes.
Trip Time: Approximately 4 hours
Restrictions: The minimum age is 2 years old (all passengers 2 to 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 19+).
Trip availability: April to October
Check-in: 15 minutes before start time
Start time: 8:00 am for morning departure; 1:00 pm for afternoon departure
Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours Office is located at 1003B Island Highway, Campbell River, BC, at the Coast Marina near downtown, next door to the BC Ferries Terminal to Quadra Island.
Free parking is available across the street in the Tyee Plaza Shopping Centre parking lot. See the parking and marina access map.
Same as Pick Up location - 1003B Island Highway
- Water bottle to help us in our efforts to reduce single use plastics
- Warm layered clothing and rain gear
- Hat (Touque or Beanie) or Sun Hat
- Sunscreen (recommended but not essential)
- Durable shoes
- Camera (Tripod & Monopod restricted)
- Binoculars
- Curiosity
- Snacks and beverages
Our tours operate on a minimum number of 6 guests. While we want everyone to enjoy this amazing experience, sometimes, minimum numbers are not reached. If that happens, we will offer to rebook you on another date or book you onto another tour with one of our tour partners or a different tour provider to provide you with a full refund. Thank you for understanding.
Check-In: 15 minutes before your tour starts with our office staff at 1003B Island Highway, Campbell River, BC, at the Coast Marina.
Parking: FREE all-day parking is located across the street in the Tyee Plaza. See the parking and marina access map.
Take special care not to park in 1-hour zones. 3-hour zones are safe to park in.
The ecosystem in and around Homalco territory is unparalleled in its beauty and rich diversity – but it’s also incredibly sensitive. It’s our responsibility, as stewards of these lands and waters, to play our part in protecting the natural environment for generations to come. By joining us on a wilderness or cultural tour, you are directly contributing to the Homalco First Nation’s conservation and sustainability efforts. For more information, visit our Conservation page.
We know that plans can change. That’s why you can cancel at no charge up to 48 hours before your scheduled tour. Unfortunately, we can’t issue refunds for tours cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice. Please contact us directly at 250-923-0602 to cancel.
