Deluxe Grizzlies & Culture Tour
- For adventurers who want the ultimate Indigenous-led wilderness and cultural tour
- On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to see wild grizzly bears, black bears, humpback whales, orcas (killer whales), eagles, and many other flora and fauna.
- Available from August through October
- Full-day (10-hour) guided tour
- Depart from Campbell River in the morning
- Heated boat with indoor and outdoor seating and toilet facilities
- Lunch, snacks and beverages included
- Appropriate for ages 10 and up
- By taking this tour, you’re supporting an Indigenous-owned and operated company
Experience the most comprehensive Indigenous and wilderness tours we offer. You’ll journey through the majestic Salish Sea to a historic Homalco First Nation village site, then view grizzly bears and other wildlife from a safe distance. Learn about our peoples’ rich history and how we’ve lived alongside these majestic creatures for millennia.
Step into a truly immersive experience with experienced Homalco guides by your side. This one-of-a-kind adventure tour will give you a deeper understanding of grizzly bears (χawgəs), their habitat, and the Homalco people who have shared their territory for millennia.
This deluxe wilderness and Indigenous cultural tour will lead you through Aupe, an uninhabited Homalco village site, giving you unique insights into the ways of our peoples. From there, you’ll journey through the Bute Inlet, one of British Columbia’s most epic whale-watching stretches, to Orford Bay for a picnic lunch surrounded by a spectacular mountain vista. Our experienced guides will lead you on a land-based search for grizzly bears, elk and eagles along salmon-bearing rivers.
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 grizzly bears through our eyes.
Trip Time: Approximately 10 Hours
Restrictions: Minimum age of 10 years old (All passengers aged 10 to 18 yrs. of age must be accompanied by an Adult 19+)
Trip Availability: August to October
Check-In: 15 minutes before start time
Start Time: 9:30 am
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 the pickup location - 1003B Island Highway
- Hiking shoes with good grip
- Trails can be slippery - walking poles recommended
- 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
- Insect Repellent
- Camera (Tripod and Monopod restricted)
- Binoculars
- Curiosity
Lunch, snacks and beverages (Lunch is tailored to dietary restrictions)
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.
