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.

Had a great experience renting from Kai at Cortes Kayaks…read more My partner and I were pretty new to overnight kayak trips. In fact, ocean paddling itself was fairly new so we also signed up for a lesson before heading out into Desolation Sound. We had an amazing trip and Cortes Kayaks really made it both possible and easy. We really enjoyed our hour lesson with Jolène, who, bless her, got to the dock for 9am to demonstrate how to get back into a tipped kayak for us and then see us off well equipped for the journey ahead. I'll add we may well have not had enough water if not for her recommendation to bring lots with us and, indeed, there was none to be found out there so that was a life saver! I had a very easy time coordinating with Kai in the weeks leading up to our trip. I felt at ease and there was no hassle involved. Their online booking system made payments simple, I found their rates to be quite reasonable, all the gear was in good condition and worked perfectly and overall nice folks to deal with, would highly recommend. Also appreciate the land acknowledgements on their website!

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.

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.

Best tour do not hesitate and just book!!!! If i could give 10 stars I would.  No disrespect to any…read moreof the other bigger tour groups with a lots of reviews but THIS is the tour to do!  I'm so glad that everything else was booked because we (party of 4) Literally had the entire boat for ourselves so it was a private tour at the same prices of the other tour companies. Zack took an incredible amount of time for our tour and gave us a personalized adventure.  We were also blessed to see whales, porpoise, urchins, starfish,  seals, sea lions. He knew all the places to go and gave such an amazing insight of the different islands and mountains. He also gave us snacks and beverages from locally sourced places. Literally we could not have asked for better and it was even more amazing than we could have imagined.  When we come back we will ONLY book here.

We had the absolute best time on the Oyster Farm Tour! If we could give it 10 stars we would. From…read morethe moment we walked on the dock, Captain Zach welcomed us on board, and made is feel comfortable and safe, he even had a scavenger hunt game prepared for our toddler! Once we were on our way, the learning began! Did you know that oysters are one of the most sustainable forms of aquaculture? Or that one little oyster filters a bathtub of water per day, keeping our oceans clean, pristine, fresh and beautiful? We learned so many incredible facts about his family oyster farm, the innovation they are adding to the industry, oysters as a species and the local aquaculture. The boat has both inside cabin space and outside deck space, making it great to enjoy the sea breeze and spray, but also shade from the hot sun. Captain Zach has an incredibly deep knowledge of the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound, pointing out mountains, islands, bays and even rock formations, and added a depth of history to everything he shared. His passion to share this area of Vancouver Island is contagious! We saw a pod of dolphins, sea lions, eagles, all sorts of waterfowl. At no moment did we feel rushed, it was a beautiful leisurely day on the water - that also kept at 3 year old happy and engaged all day - and ended with the a delicious feast of oysters. We all had a blast and can't wait to be back.

Our tour guide, talked about himself a lot, and was rude when we asked questions. The boat is old…read moreand small and its restroom is not private. His boat broke down two hours into it but he did refund the money.

We had an excellent tour with Gary, the proprietor of Aboriginal Journeys. He's highly experienced…read moreand knowledgeable. You really get the sense that he loves what he does and has the utmost respect for the environment and nature. We saw dolphins, whales and bear! His boat is covered and comfortable. It's a relatively small tour - I think just 12 people - which gives the opportunity for lots of interaction and the opportunity to ask questions. We will definitely come back to Campbell River for another tour with Aboriginal Journeys. Highly recommend.

Went on a six hour whale watching tour with Jos (owner of Eagle Eye) as our guide. Had an amazing…read moretime exploring north and east of Campbell River. We saw Pacific White Sided Dolphins in a group of 150+, Sea Lions feeding on salmon, Humpback Whale mother and calf, black bear and incredible tidal whirlpools. Everday is different when you go out. Today's tour took us through Discovery Passage and around Sonora with dockside lunch on Stuart Island at Big Bay. Jos and Rentia are incredibly kind, courteous and experienced. Very safety oriented and well connected with the local guiding and business community. Their Ikaika enclosed boat was very clean, quiet, fast and accesible for all abilities. Highly recommend Eagle Eye. If your fortunate to get Jos, he'll share some great life stories, photography and deep ethic for protecting the Pacific coast, its wildlife, and our planet.

We had a great tour to see orcas and humpback whales and a gaggle of endless seals. Our skipper was…read morevery knowledgeable and we had his complete confidence. Weather was a bit on and off with rain but we were dressed in Helly Hansen suits complete with toques and goggles. A great afternoon with a stop in nearby Lund complete with a snack and drink. Friendly service from start to finish. Really what better way to enjoy the pacific coast than a full afternoon on the water.

We had such a great time on our ATV tour with Jan! The weather was perfect, and it was such a fun…read moreway to spend the day. Before we headed out, Jan took the time to explain everything and made sure we felt confident on the ATVs. She's very safety-conscious, communicates clearly, and I felt completely comfortable the whole time. The trails were beautiful, the lookout over Sayward was incredible, and the short walk down to the cave was a really nice surprise. We didn't see any wildlife this time, but honestly, the scenery more than made up for it. I also loved that Jan took photos throughout the tour so we could just enjoy the ride instead of worrying about getting pictures. Since there were only two of us on the tour, Jan was able to tailor the pace to our comfort level. We never felt rushed, and she made sure we were enjoying ourselves from start to finish. I think that's especially reassuring if it's your first time on an ATV. I'd absolutely recommend booking a tour with Jan. She's knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely wants you to have a great experience.