Our zodiak whale watch tour out of Telegraph Cove was the highlight of our trip to Vancouver…read moreIsland, no question. We had a beautiful day, which helped. But what made it really special was our wonderful James. He was the perfect blend of knowing the wildlife and their local habits combined with a warm and charming personality. We didn't see orca, but there were quite a few humpback whales. And we were lucky enough to closely see a pod of Dall's Porpoises (tiny orcas, so cute!). It was a great experience.

From the owner: With locations in Victoria, Vancouver, and Telegraph Cove, Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife…read moreAdventures is a family-owned and operated eco-tourism operator that aims to educate, inspire, and provide access to a world that the average person knows little about. We share stories of the ocean along with its varying waterscapes and diversity of animals in a way that entertains and educates.

What is nice about doing whale tours from Port McNeill is it's not too hot and more importantly the…read morewhale viewing area is only 30 minutes from the port. Most whale tours you typically have to go much further from the port. This is one of the reasons why we chose Seasmoke Whale Watching. The Seasmoke Whale Watching boat was pretty good. Binoculars were supplied, Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42 which are decent, but only one per group. Everyone was given a flotation suit which does a wonderful job of keeping you warm. With whale tours, you never know what you will see. In the past we have been lucky and have had Orca pods and Humpback whales surface so close to our boat that we got amazing views. Unfortunately on this tour that did not happen. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helped make the tour interesting. But on this day the Humpback whales were more timid than usual, using the words of guide, and we did not see much at all. I took no photos because whenever we did see a whale it was far away and for just a fleeting moment. Then one of the boat's engines stopped working which added a bonus hour to the tour. We did end up seeing a resident Orca pod because of the delay but the pod was so close to the shore that you could barely make them out. Considering that just the day before we saw more whales on a tour that was not for whale watching we were a bit disappointed. But that's the luck of the draw with whale watching. For almost $200 per person I am not sure if we will do this tour again. Because even if we did see more whales they would probably be far away and one has to ask is that worth it.

Seasmoke Tours whale watching trip was a lot of fun! We got picked up at Alder Bay Resort since we…read morewere staying in Port Hardy. We knew we were in for a treat when we saw a couple of seals hanging out on the dock as we were waiting for the boat to pick us up. The weather was gorgeous and the sea was calm. We got to see lots of Dall's porpoises running along side our sail boat, and hung out with a humpback whale named KC! We also got to see a major rare find: We spotted 3 Minke whales right out of Alert Bay on our way back. It was amazing. This tour was definitely worth every penny for the great sightings, views, and stories. Maureen & Dave were a lot of fun and have a lot of great information on the area. They're very knowledgeable about the local wildlife. Huge bonus: Maureen baked fresh blueberry muffins in the morning and fresh scones with jam & cream right on the boat! I couldn't have been happier with this tour.

We really enjoyed our tour with Sea Wolf adventures on Sunday September 28th…read more The crew.....Hannah and Luc John were just awesome, thoughtful and knowledgeable. We saw a humpback whale show on our way out of Port McNeill and also a rock island covered in sea lions. We went to 3 separate sights and watched a total of 7 grizzly bears . We one large male at a distance and 2 moms and cubs. Our boat was comfortable and the life jackets were ea to wear. The meals were fine. The bathroom was clean . It was a long day...7-4:00 and it pour rain all day. I would definitely recommend this company,it was like being on a Safari.

I have mixed feelings about the tour we went on…read more On the one hand, all the people we interacted with from Sea Wolf Adventures were great. They were friendly, warm and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they were doing. The boats were brand new and were very nice and comfortable. The life vests also felt rather new and not bulky at all. Binoculars were provided for everyone and they were good quality Vortex binoculars. The provided breakfast and lunch were very good. We got to see a Grizzly Bear mom and her two cubs who were adorable. We were also lucky enough to see a pod of Orcas as well as some Humpback Whales . However this is a long tour. We arrived at 6:30 AM and got back at 4 PM. The schedule for the tour was roughly: 6:30 AM - 8 AM: Prepare for tour 8 AM - 10 AM: Boat out to Grizzly Bear viewing area 10 AM - 12 PM: Look for Grizzly Bears (actually view Grizzly Bears for about an hour) 12 PM - 1 PM: Lunch and learn Indigenous history and culture 1 PM - 4 PM: Boat back to Port McNeill (stop for 1 hour to see Whales) The ride to and from the Grizzly Bear viewing area is not entirely calm even though we are not on the open sea. In fact the ride back was quite bumpy and I felt like I was on a boat for the rest of the day. This tour is also not cheap. With all taxes and fees, the cost is $600. If your primary goal is to see Grizzly Bears then you have to ask is it worth it to pay $600 to watch one Grizzly Bear and maybe some cubs for one hour as part of a 10 hour day. Also do not expect to be able to see the Grizzly Bears up close. All the boats that were viewing the Grizzly Bears kept a good distance away. This is not like your zoo or rescue shelter where the Grizzly Bears are only a few feet away. I have attached the best photos I took but understand these photos are at 30x zoom. We were fortunate to have seen Grizzly Bears and Orcas but at the end of the tour we weren't sure if we would do it again. Still it was a good experience and Sea Wolf Adventures does everything it can to make it successful.

We just spent four days on the Whales and Wilderness Glamping tour in Blackstone Straight. The trip…read morewas super. The guides were friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. The location is stunning and the facilities were lovely. Our food was great and the team thought of everything. We saw orcas, humpbacks, dolphins and porpoises. The kayaking was also a lot of fun. I highly recommend this trip

Excellent customer service! Great food! Went on the Kayak expedition tour - saw sea lions,…read morehumpbacks, and seals. No orcas.

Excellent guides who were caring knowledgeable and very respectful of the ecology and the long…read moreindigenous history of the area. The equipment was top notch and the camp sites were amazing. Unfortunately we had some bad weather and our guides consideration for our safety meant we had to end early. The biggest hitch was a group of guests who behaved in an entitled manner abusing the kayaks, appearing the be disinterested in the "slow" details of the guides historical education and generally disrespecting the guide. They looked after themselves and left the group early and probably left no tip. To the guides I say please remember those of us who appreciated your hard work and didn't blame you for the weather. I highly recommend this tour.

Fantastic adventure in the Broughton Archipelago with top level guides, food and equipment. Brad…read moreand Georgia were extremely skilled guides. Encouraging, knowledgeable, hard working, attentive, fun. We felt safe and cared for. Ben and Matt created meals that were amazing - such a lovely daily food experience. We saw such diverse wildlife and paddled through beautiful coastline. We loved every moment. We will be back for sure.

Highly recommend Emerald Sea Adventures Fishing Charters! Scott took us out for an afternoon of…read morefishing and we had so much fun!! All of his gear is top notch and he know where to find the fish! We will for sure be back - the scenery is amazing! Scott Barley 1-250-217-9247

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Spent a few days on the water with Billy prawning, cruising and fishing. had a great time. caught a…read morepossession limit of prawns and a few fish. The schools of fish hadn't arrived yet so we were hunting around looking for them. great boat with excellent electronics and down riggers all new. look forward to a next adventure with Billy and the Dirty Worm.

The owner/guide (Billy) I have fished with him before and highly recommend him. He has lots of…read moreexperience guiding and now he has opened his own company up. I am so lucky to find out that he is still doing it because he alwasy has been the best guide I have ever had. He goes the extra mile, great personality, energetic and of course catches the bigger fish anyone else. 5 out of 5 all day long.

If you are looking for a kayaking paradise, or just a relaxing location away from the crowds, this…read moreis the place. Couldn't recommend it more. The almost infinite number of paddling trip options out from this inn are all filled with stunning scenery and wildlife spottings. Paddled right by a black bear foraging on the shoreline. The cabins are very clean, colorful, comfortable, and well stocked for cooking or grilling the food you bring. The innkeepers are great people, helpful, and are very interesting to talk with. If you're driving, you'll need to take a short boat ride to get to it and back from Telegraph Cove. The ride is fun, laced with good conversation, has beautiful scenery all around, will take all of your gear and kayaks, and doubles as an excellent whale watching excursion as it crosses the Johnstone Strait and environs.

Paddler's Inn is absolutely amazing! Such a luxurious way to finish our trip after camping in tents…read morefor nearly a week. I'll begin by stating Bruce and Josee are absolutely wonderful hosts. They were responsive to all our questions as we planned our 7-day kayak trip almost a year in advance of our stay and were kind enough to accommodate us for an extra night at the last minute when we changed our schedule to permit a little more time in the area. Bruce picked us up in his boat promptly along with another couple and dropped us off on an island of our choice to begin our adventure. We spent 4 days paddling the archipelago before our rendezvous at Paddler's Inn for a gorgeous and tranquil finale. We stayed 3 nights in total, two of them in the Cliffside Cabin, which we absolutely loved. Bruce and Josee have spent decades developing their property into the attractive getaway it is. They have a couple trails you can follow to a sizeable lake, a cliffside lookout, and a scenic sunset view with a nearby bench. If you are eager for some creature comforts or souvenirs, you can paddle a short distance around the point to the local store/mail house on your way to Bill Proctor's house/museum. We cannot recommend Paddler's Inn enough! They can accommodate both large and small groups and they recently added a central gathering lounge out on the water with a roof and propane fireplace. We had a chance to get to know some other paddlers as they began their adventures, though those seeking solitude can easily find space to not be disturbed. We will definitely return the next time we are in the area and look forward to visiting with Bruce and Josee again. Don't think twice about planning your stay at Paddler's Inn! - Tyler and Brett