Discovery Islands & Orca Camp Expedition
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- Orca whales are a sight to behold. Witness the huge mammals breaching while you paddle on the Johnstone Strait, and hear their calls with underwater microphones on your Zodiac experience.
- The largely untouched Canadian wilderness provides an unforgettable backdrop to your water adventure. Paddle past inlets and uninhabited islands to the sight of bear cubs scurrying along the rocky shores.
- See the Discovery Passage in style with waterfront lodging on Quadra Island and a unique orca glamping experience, with safari-style tents, hot tubs and a native-style sauna.
- Kayaking is the best way to explore Canada’s Wildcoast, and with the ability to do as much or as little paddling as you’d like, your expedition is as free as the wild porpoises and orcas that’ll pass you by.
- Explore the pristine Quadra Island before and after your sea life exploration, relaxing at the popular Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park and learning of coastal first nation’s history at Nuyumbalees Cultural Center.
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Welcome to the pure west coast of Canada. You are able to check in to your accommodation on Quadra Island any time after 3 pm. To get there, the easiest way is to take a flight from Vancouver to Campbell River. Then, take a 20-minute airport shuttle to the ferry termi...
Time to jump on the Discovery Passage for a day of exploring. Take a Zodiac boat for a full-day Marine Wildlife Tour, right into the heart of Johnstone Strait. This your will provide you with a different experience than that of a few days’ time at the Orca camp. You’l...
This morning, take a visit to the Nuyumbalees Cultural Center, which houses the Sacred Potlatch Collection: a series of cultural artefacts and ceremonial goods of coastal First Nation communities. This unique facility came from over twenty years of negotiation with th...
Meet your expert guide at the resort dock and take a 2.5-hour water taxi ride to the Orca camp. However, it may take a little bit longer if you spot some porpoises, dolphins or whales along the way! The journey through the Discovery Passage and Seymour Narrows is a pe...
The best thing about having a base at Orca camp is that you can start exploring straight away without having to worry about a morning pack down. This is roughing it the easy way. Today, you’ll head out on a kayaking adventure exploring the coastline and keeping your e...
Spend a full day crossing the Johnstone Strait to the island opposite your camp. With a slow paddle along the shores, keep your eye out for bears and cubs that call this island home. Each day, your guides will prepare and serve delicious meals to sustain you and keep ...
Soak up the final morning of Orca camp, perhaps with a sunrise paddle, before returning to Quadra Island by water taxi (approximately 2.5 hours). Your tour will return back to the same Quadra Island resort, where you’ll have a chance to relax in the afternoon and enjoy a lovely group dinner at the restaurant.
Check-out today at the resort is at 11 am, and included is transport back to the Quadra Island ferry terminal. From there, it is recommended to take a ferry back to the mainland. If you would like to spend more time in this beautiful part of the world, we would suggest staying in Campbell River. For more information, see the 'Important Notes' section.
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