Beginning an hour north of Campbell River towards Sayward, the North Island region extends north to the windswept tip at Cape Scott, west to the jagged Pacific coast and east across whale-rich waters to include the Great Bear Rainforest and sections of the BC mainland.

Whale and bear sightings top everyone’s wish list. Group outings in comfortable cabin cruisers or exciting open-air Zodiac’s depart in search of orcas, humpback whales, porpoises, Steller sea lions, Minke whales and harbour seals.

The May to October season is also primetime for nautical trips from Northern Vancouver Island to the mainland’s grizzly bear habitats.