Explore Indigenous culture and wildlife on a deluxe tour through the Salish Sea, spotting grizzlies and whales with expert guides.
Explore Indigenous culture and wildlife on a deluxe tour through the Salish Sea, spotting grizzlies and whales with expert guides.
- Salish Sea - Enjoy a comfortable journey on a covered, heated boat through the Salish Sea to Orford Bay. During the trip, the skipper and a First Nation guide will share insights into the area’s rich human history and legends while watching for marine wildlife.
- Church House - The deserted village of Aupe, also known as Church House, is…
- Salish Sea - Enjoy a comfortable journey on a covered, heated boat through the Salish Sea to Orford Bay. During the trip, the skipper and a First Nation guide will share insights into the area’s rich human history and legends while watching for marine wildlife.
- Church House - The deserted village of Aupe, also known as Church House, is renowned for its abundant fishing and clam beds. Although the last Homalco residents left in the early 1980s, the area remains filled with stories and memories of the people.
- Bute Inlet - Experience the stunning landscapes of Homalco territory as you travel up Bute Inlet. Enjoy a picnic lunch with the breathtaking Orford River estuary as your backdrop.
- Orford Bay - Enter grizzly bear territory on the traditional lands of the Homalco First Nation. Expert bear guides will transport you by mini-bus to safe viewing areas where you can observe these majestic animals at various sites and wildlife viewing towers along the Orford and Algard Rivers. Discover the history and legends of the Homalco people and their connection to the land while learning about bear behavior and habitat.
- Campbell River - Return to Campbell River from Orford Bay. Stay alert for any nearby marine wildlife!
- Lunch
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
- On-board restrooms
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
- On-board restrooms
- Tea and coffee
- Transportation to and from tour office
- Gratuites
- Transportation to and from tour office
- Gratuites
Discover the most extensive Indigenous and wilderness tours available. Embark on a journey through the breathtaking Salish Sea to a historic Homalco First Nation village site, where you can observe grizzly bears and other wildlife from a safe distance. Gain insights into the rich history of the people and their harmonious coexistence with these…
Discover the most extensive Indigenous and wilderness tours available. Embark on a journey through the breathtaking Salish Sea to a historic Homalco First Nation village site, where you can observe grizzly bears and other wildlife from a safe distance. Gain insights into the rich history of the people and their harmonious coexistence with these magnificent creatures for thousands of years.
This premium wilderness and Indigenous cultural tour will take you to Aupe, an uninhabited Homalco village site, offering a unique perspective on the traditions of the people. From there, travel through the Bute Inlet, one of British Columbia’s most renowned whale-watching areas, to Orford Bay for a picnic lunch amidst a stunning mountain backdrop. Expert guides will accompany you on a land-based exploration to spot grizzly bears, elk, and eagles along salmon-rich rivers.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
