These guys are badass.... they run the taxi and charge based off of how many people need it. If…read moreyou need one person to go to West Redonda alone, it might be $200, but if you need to go to Cortes with a group, it could be as little as $15 each. Fair price with awesome service in a world where ferries aren't always an option. Thanks guys.... you were fantastic. On time, waited for us when we were a couple minutes late.... friendly, informed, interesting... and some good down to earth Canucks. Cheers.

We had a great time with this rafting crew on the last run of their season as it turned out…read more Unlike the other reviewer (and I'm not discounting their story at all), our scheduling and trip went fairly smooth, especially considering that on the day that our 10 person family rafted, there was another family of 7 with the same last name. Could have been confusing but we all ended up having a great time and our guides were not only capable and knowledgeable, they could also be real cut-ups as well. After the 10 minute safety orientation, I'll admit some of us were a bit nervous. Nothing like talk of getting caught under water in a whirlpool or impaling on a log (WOOD IS YOUR WORST ENEMY!) to make you rethink your decision. Especially when you have your elderly parents with you. But Jamie really took great care with us and them in particular. Hubby and I elected to ride in the raft with the 'rents so we could keep a firm eye and hand on them throughout. The nieces and nephew rode with Jim. (sidenote, anything, ANYTHING, you need to know about Campbell River, ask Jim....he was our raft guide and all around answer man....maybe they should call him Jeeves) My sister took the inflatable kayak. Our raft's run was fairly sedate thanks to Jamie. Looking back on the young-un's raft, we could have had a wilder time if we didn't have the Cottontops in our boat (Jim calls them Arctic Blondes :). Some of my nieces got tossed out of the raft as they became very intimate with a huge boulder. No worries tho. They were back in in minutes with only a scabbed knee and a great story that they excitedly told and re-told the rest of the trip (and no doubt multiple times when they got home). Plus everyone was wearing a PFD (aka personal floatation device...."lifevest" is so gauche). That's not to say that Jamie was boring. He pointed out wildlife, showed us how to use the front of the raft as a trampoline and at one point, suddenly launched himself on the inflatable kayak and capsized it, tossing my too dry nephew in the drink. I almost wet my wetsuit on that one. Our trip was about 5 hours (again cause the water was low) and for the most part was fairly easy rowing until the end. The scenery was absolutely stunning and we were buzzed fairly often by kingfishers and saw several schools of salmon swim under us. We pulled onto a rock beach early on and they unpacked a fabulous lunch for us of sandwiches, fruit, veggies and pastries. Hell, they had an entire raft just for the food. We had another break towards the end to fortify us for the last very windy, choppy stretch that was a bit of work. Everyone had a great time, even the old folks which was great since they paid for it after all. And we all lived to tell about it which gets them that fifth star for sure!

These other reviews are very old and I don't think accurate…read more If you are on Vancouver Island for any reason, you must take a swim with the salmon with Destiny. They are extremely organized, and provide great equipment and care about your safety. However, the Campbell River is swift and you should be able to swim (even though you are wearing a life vest) and must follow their directions. If you do what they tell you, and don't expect to be coddled, then you will LOVE this experience. Swimming with magnificent salmon and trout in a gorgeous setting with local people who love their river is so amazing. A true highlight of our trip to BC. If you love snorkeling in general go do this. We took our 9 year old daughter and she absolutely loved it. I really appreciated that they don't try to micromanage your experience or "tour guide" you to death. They get you to the best spots and let you immerse yourself in another world. Worth every penny.

DISGUSTING!! BLOODY and DIRTY sheets?  MOLDY food and dishes? EXPIRED food from 4 years ago? A…read morefloor SO DIRTY your feet turn black? COBWEBS everywhere you look? No WIFI? No clean water? No Toilet Paper!? MOUSE FECES? A suite that smells SO BAD you want to VOMIT!?  The only thing missing was a BLOODY NEEDLE lying around. If these are things you want to pay money for, then look no further.  My stay at Seascape checked off all those boxes.  A call to the health authority could shut this place down.  Come on now.  HOW does this even EXIST? **On the PLUS SIDE, you could have EXPIRED, MOLDY food for FREE with a side of spiders and mice)** It's a rundown property with a dishonest property manager that will do anything to make money.  They don't care about you or your experience. I confirmed with Matthew (my host) that my reservation was good to go since I was driving a long way.  From start to finish, it was all a LIE! The photos of the suite were NOT ACCURATE.  I paid for a beautiful waterfront property.  What I got was an OLD, ABANDONED house tucked way up the hill.  The listed photos on Airbnb were for the top floor suite that someone lives in.  The initial photos were replaced after I confronted the manager that it was FALSE ADVERTISING.  My suite had NO HYDRO set up, so they forced me into the house.  The place smelled so NASTY since it hadn't been opened or lived in since the previous owners took off in a hurry many months ago. Even after all of this, talking with Matthew about all of the problems in person and my unhappiness about my stay, he reassured me and the on-site caretaker that he would give me a partial or full refund.  I didn't hear from him, so I contacted Airbnb for a resolution.  He refused and gave me NO REFUND and Airbnb offered to refund a portion. Despite the nice view of the Bay, it's NOT WORTH spending any money on a place this HORRIBLE!  This place DOESN'T DESERVE your hard earned money.  STAY VERY FAR AWAY!

Stayed at seascape seaside resort ... found to be just what I need!!! A little piece of heaven!!!…read morethe perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!! Rustic Clean cottage perfect for my needs!! Very friendly helpful management with a wealth of knowledge in art! Bringing me back to what's important in life. Definitely will be back!!! Thank you Seaside resort!!!

The Resort was lovely... clean, fresh, beautifully laid out, the room was big. Amenities were…read moregreat, staff were friendly and helpful... except for one little thing. It might sound silly but we went to the Carve Kitchen for a light dinner. We enquired if they had a 'real' espresso coffee machine..one where a barrista makes the cappucino from scratch. We were told yes by out waiter. The next morning we noticed their machine is one that uses pre-filled coffee 'pucks' or capsules. Also, the wifi for guests kept coming up as weak and not secure. We ended up not using the hotel's wifi.

I would give this resort 5 stars because it's a beautiful resort and all their service staff were…read morevery friendly, attentive and approachable. The minus 1 star was due to my massage experience. My masseuse was 30 mins behind. I waited for about 10 mins after my scheduled appointment, seeing that nobody came I went to reception to inquire and was told that my masseuse was late and that my treatment wouldn't be starting until 30 mins later. It would have been nice if reception informed me about the tardiness as a heads up. We really enjoyed Velocity golf. Staff were super nice and family had lots of fun. Would definitely come back here again. Resort is very clean.

Great experience! Did the 4 hour whale and wildlife tour. We saw sea lions, seals, lots of bald…read moreeagles, and an elusive grey whale that was a bit shy. The tour was an extra 30-45 minutes as we had spotted the whale's blow hole misting water off in the distance towards the tail end. It was nice the guide let us spend time trying to see it up close. Our skipper/tour guide Jack was great! The covered boat is quite comfy. Lots of leg room. I wish they had some sort of speaker system for the guide as the motors are obviously very loud. Love the top deck viewing and the fact that there's plenty of room to move around the boat so you aren't seated in one spot for the entire tour. This is a great tourist activity. Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our whale watching adventure today, with special thanks to Alex and Lexi for…read moregoing above and beyond to find the orcas we saw. The covered boat was also a great upgrade. Our family also appreciated the focus on ecology and the donation to offset the carbon footprint.

so bad. rude unhelpful staff. lots of surcharges. resort needs a lick of paint. Very over priced,…read moreand not the best location.

Delicious breakfasts and dinners here. In nice weather you can sit on the deck with a view of the…read moreocean and Quadra Island. Great place!

We have been camping there for five years great spot but they need better maintenance! The men's…read morebathrooms are like prison cans. They don't maintain the grounds.

The scenery is STUNNING, but there was a weird vibe with the office staff and some of the annual…read moreguests clearly think they're "locals" aka strong sense of entitlement. I am happy to have finally camped here, and equally happy to cross it off my list in search of more friendlier trails. Much love to all.

A fair deal. Not the best, but nowhere near the bottom. I stayed in two rooms and they both had pro…read moreand con type situations. Something's worked well, others not so well. It is an older hotel, but less expensive than the Comfort Inn, and it is Regional. Shop Local type thought. The staff was all polite, like most Canadians are. Thanks

DO NOT STAY HERE!!! Review of Vista Del Mar…read morePending review Hi everyone, Let me tell you a tale... I rented a room for two guests on Thursday, August 23, 2018 for about $110. The owner / night manager completely misread a situation where two of my friends attended our room to check up on my guest who was resting at about 10:30PM. He ended up yelling at them to get off the property and busting down a locked and bolted door to wake up and kick out my guest. My friends and guest were compliant and left but the owner continued to chase them onto the adjacent property demanding return of the room key and threatening to call the police. We gave the key to him immediately and he advised we could return the following day for a refund. I returned the next morning at about 9AM, very disappointed and advised I would like my refund for the room. The same guy was working. I assume he owns the place. English is obviously not his first language, and he's very difficult to understand. He advised sternly that I would not be getting a refund and that he was going to bill about $1000 in damages for the room - that he caused when he broke the door down - to my credit card. When I said that would be unacceptable and tantamount to theft, he stated he was going to call the police. I don't know if he actually did, but he advised someone on the phone that I was "threatening him at his place of business". Untrue. I left peacefully as I had other things to do besides dealing with this nonsense. None of us are trouble makers, and the owner / manager's actions were completely uncalled for. There are plenty of hotels / motels in Campbell River that have treated me very well over the years. This was the worst experience I've ever had as a patron / guest. DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I would give it a negative 5, if I could. Best regards, Johnny