Whales, bears, birds, salmon — what do you want to see? And how do you want to see it — from a zodiac, kayak, helicopter, or floatplane, or on a hiking, walking, or backpacking tour? It’s all possible in the North Central Island region. Tours to see orcas and other marine mammals are available from Campbell River and the Comox Valley. Salmon viewing floats and snorkelling with the salmon are unique to Campbell River and are exciting ways to experience the phenomenon of the salmon run. Sign up for a tour to see black bears fishing for salmon or grizzly bears on the shores of Knight and Bute Inlets.
Top spots for bird watching include the
Courtenay Estuary, the Rotary Beach
Seawalk in Campbell River, the Sayward
Estuary, the Zeballos Estuary, and
Mitlenatch Island. Guided tours are a
wonderful way to see a variety of species. If you want a bird’s eye view of the
region, take a floatplane or helicopter tour. From Tahsis and Gold River, you can fly to Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound, Rugged Point Provincial Marine Park, or to Hot Springs Cove for a soak in an all-natural mineral pool. Flying tours to remote fishing camps are also available. Other wilderness tour options include canoeing, hiking, sailing, rafting, surfing, kayaking, horseback riding, and backpacking tours. |
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