Set out from Campbell River on a four-hour wildlife safari aboard an open-air Zodiac. Ride low to the water as you cross Discovery Passage and explore the channels and shorelines around the Discovery Islands. Feel the sea air as you scan for a whale’s blow or the dark fin of an orca breaking the surface.

Your captain adjusts the route to the tides, sea conditions and wildlife activity. Watch for humpback whales, orcas, Pacific white-sided dolphins and porpoises. Scan rocky shorelines for harbour seals and sea lions, and look to the treetops for bald eagles. Your onboard naturalist will help you identify what you see and explain how the tides and salmon shape life in these waters.

The Zodiac is an inflatable boat with open-air seating, so you’ll feel the wind and may catch some spray along the way. An immersion suit is provided and required for every passenger. Bring warm layers and closed-toe shoes, and pack a camera or binoculars if you’d like.

Snacks and drinks are included. The tour departs from and returns to Coast Marina in Campbell River. Guests must be at least 4 years old. Wildlife sightings vary with each departure and are never guaranteed.