Where’d They Come From, Where’d They Go

The humpback whales that we encounter in Campbell River aren’t here year-round.  These are a migratory whale. They spend their summers in feeding grounds in higher latitudes, like here in Campbell River. Their winters are spent in warm breeding grounds near the equator.  Temperate waters have higher nutrient and oxygen content, and support huge amounts of […]

The Eagle Show

Campbell River and its surrounding areas are famous for having some of the most unique and fast tidal rapids in the world. Between May to July, we visit the Stuart Island area, located north of Quadra Island, when the currents are at or near their peak flows. Upwards of 300 bald eagles can be found […]

Photography Tips for Whale Watching

Getting photographs of whales and other marine mammals can be challenging when out on the water. There’s a lot to manage including the motion of the ocean, boat movements, focusing on the whales when they surface to breathe, lighting, and then animals disappearing beneath the surface out of sight. In addition to the beautiful surrounding […]

Humpback Comeback in BC Waters

Over the past 10 years, humpback whales have made a big comeback in British Columbia waters. Not only are humpbacks returning in larger numbers, but they’re staying longer too. Their growing numbers into these waters is likely due to an increase in food for them around the South and North Coast. They feed on krill […]

2025 Herring Spawn Tour!

The yearly Pacific herring spawn around Hornby Island is one of the most important natural events in the Pacific Northwest. Join us to witness this natural phenomenon first hand from the comfort of our heated covered vessels.