17 Jul 2022
I really loved this activity - the guides (Shae and Nova) couldn’t have been better! I booked to do this with my Mother, who had never been in a kayak before, and we both thought it was great. On the boat on the way out we saw dolphins and humpback whales. Once on the kayaks, we were still given lots of information by our kayak guide, Nova, and we were fortunate enough to have low tide and see a black bear on the shore. As with any wildlife experience, all are different and dependent on the day, but we felt very lucky and safe with the rest of our group watching the bear for an appropriate amount of time.
After kayaking we were taken to an area that had 100+ eagles and Steller Sea Lions, fishing in the currents from the trees. A truly unforgettable experience and a highlight of our trip to Canada.
On our way back in to the harbour, Shae went above and beyond as he knew our trip were keen to see some Orca, and when he had a report of them not far from the marina he drove passed so we could get a glimpse. Granted it was a far away viewing, but I truly believe this is because we ran over time and other members on our trip had a ferry to catch, or I think we would’ve stuck around longer to try get a better look.
I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Campbell River. It gives a different experience to whale watching by incorporating the kayaking aspect as well. As with all wildlife tours, they can be a hit or a miss, we were extremely fortunate to see what we did - but you’ve got to be on the water to see the wildlife, and I feel this tour provides you with just that!