Campbell river to quadra island route services bc ferries runs between downtown campbell river and quathiaski cove ferry terminal on quadra island vehicles and passengers distance. Our team is proud to show you around the beautiful discovery islands. Quadra island and campbell river is a fishermans paradise and well known for exciting salmon fishing and sports the title of salmon fishing capital of the world with pride. The info i found on the net is all about 4 day trips or longer and we dont have that time or money. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Whaletown is a settlement on cortes island, british columbia, canada. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. On board my boat, snoopy, the brightly coloured cliffs stand out like someone spilled a box of crayons that melted in the sun. Further off the island in the deep wilderness of the coast range mountains opportunities exist to view grizzly bears there are no grizzlies on quadra island. Go sea kayaking, salmon fish for dinner, amazing wildlife. Considered one of the most stunning islands with a vibrant community located in the strathcona regional district, quadra island, bc is the largest and most populated of the discovery islands. Today british columbia takes pride in these intelligent gentle giants and whale watching in bc became a mayor industry.
Quadra island tourism is dedicated to showcasing our island community to visitors from around the world, supporting our local businesses in enhancing their products and profile and providing information for media covering quadra we work as a committee of our regional business association, the discovery islands chamber of commerce together with our partners and. The camp is located on a remote island off the north inner coast of vancouver island, a place famous for its large concentrations of killer whales orcas as well as the summer feeding grounds of humpback whales from the raised safaristyle tents to our artisandesigned dining area, youll find orca dreams meticulous. Watch for a map of all the studios open to the public and best of all, time your visit to coincide with the annual quadra island studio tour. Quadra island is about 35 kilometres 22 miles from its northernmost point to its southernmost point. Quadra island farmers market youve got to start somewhere, and the farmers market is a great way to start. Salmon fishing charters quadra island bc, agfish salmon. The best whale watching in our area is in the johnstone strait. Campbell river vancouver island news, events, travel. Harold is the ownerpresident of bc whale tours, victorias premium marine adventure company. Quadra island is an island off the eastern coast of vancouver island, british columbia, canada, part of the discovery islands located within the strathcona regional district.
Spirit of the west adventures heriot bay 2020 all you. The area is blessed with stunning natural beauty, beaches, parks, wildlife and endless adventure. A short 15 45 minute cruise from the dock puts you in the middle of some of the best salmon fishing action. Find all the transport options for your trip from vancouver to quadra island right here. Quadra island is part of the discovery islands group along with cortes island. The 10 best things to do in quadra island 2020 with. Quadra island, discovery islands, british columbia, quadra. Its not all just kangaroos and koalas in australia, but also a great place to meet humpback whales along the east coast. Quadra island british columbia travel and adventure vacations. Quadra island is the central community of the discovery islands, a group of small islands located along the inside passage seaway between vancouver island and mainland british columbia, canada.
Quadra island, british columbia 14 day weather forecast. Michael bigg completed the first ever census of killer whales in bc. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. They put on quite a show for us spectators that were riding the ferry from quadra island to campbell river. Nick templeman, campbell river whale and bear excursions. A public ferry links whaletown to heriot bay on quadra island. Discovery passage meets johnstone strait near rock bay marine park on vancouver island and the west coast of sonora island.
Our fleet bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. There are many well maintained hiking trails on quadra island, thanks to the volunteers of the quadra island trails committee. Humpback whales at copper cliffs anne mckinnell photography. From its small perch on fin island, this new research camp established in 2017 overlooks many things at once. From vancouver canada spirit of the west adventures. Visitors to quadra island come to enjoy stunning british columbia coastal scenery and to. Hikes range from moderate to challenging, and vary in length, from a couple of hours to over six. Members of the public are encouraged to download the whalereport app and. One humpback was even more adventurous, making its way deep into burrard inlet in vancouver and breaching behind a sailboat.
Transient and resident pods of as many as 120 whales each gather around robson bight and telegraph cove, vancouver island. Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Comox to quadra island one way to travel via bus, ferry. Getting to quadra island spirit of the west adventures. Teachers can download information as needed for classes. This unit is the second metalfab fire apparatus in their fleet.
Quadra islands history is packed with bold individuals, men and women who pitted their will against a place that lies within a dynamic point of change. The young and vibrant community of campbell river on the east coast of central vancouver island is beautifully set between strathcona park to the west and the discovery islands to the east, a metropolitan town located on the frontier of a bc wilderness, inhabited by few people but many animals. Canada, on the inside passage between vancouver island and the mainland, adjacent to the city of campbell river. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Island adventures quadra island, bc heriot bay inn. In alaska you can meet orcas, gray whales and humpbacks. Quadra island whale watching in bc british columbia. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in quadra island, canada on tripadvisor.
Rome2rio makes travelling from vancouver to quadra island easy. Spirit of the west adventures is located on quadra island, b. The island at its narrowest point, on its southern peninsula, is. The 10 best things to do in quadra island updated 2020. The port of vancouver, the port of prince rupert, bc coast pilots, bc ferries, the. Big tree cottage quadra island, bc houses for rent in. Whistler to quadra island 5 ways to travel via bus, ferry. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in quadra island, british columbia on tripadvisor. There is no airport on quadra island but you can fly to campbell river that is a 10minute ferry ride to quadra island. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure.
In addition to its 19 sleeping rooms, the newly built hotel boasted a large office where travelers gathered around the fireplace to socialize and tell stories, an upstairs dance hall, and an aviary of rare canaries. It is located in between vancouver island and the mainland coast of british columbia, situated along the wellknown inside passage waterway that stretches to alaska along canadas west coast. Spirit of the west kayaking adventures has been offering sea kayaking tours and trips around vancouver island, bc, canada, since 1996. Mackay whale watching in bc vancouver island canada. May, 2016 humpback whales breaching off of quadra island, british columbia on may 11, 2016. Toll free 1 800 663 2872, overseas 1 604 2738666, email protected. Quadra is home to a lively, closeknit community from all walks of life and all parts of the world.
Bcoceanfront real estate team royal lepage advance 1,456 views. A wood stove, glass door, and all natural wood interior with vaulted ceiling making it. Locate and compare whale watching in quadra island bc, yellow pages local listings. Network is a research and conservation program of the vancouver aquarium in collaboration.
Quadra island is accessible by ferry from campbell river. Quadra island british columbia travel and adventure. One humpback whale made its way into sechelt inlet and a few have appeared in howe sound. Four days in vancouver island whale watching paradise.
Map of quadra island, discovery islands, british columbia, quadra. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Visitors to quadra island come to enjoy stunning british columbia coastal scenery and to enjoy a variety of adventure tours and eco tours. Hi, i read in this forum quadra island has great whale watching trip. In summer quadra island and the heriot bay inn are bustling with international travelers coming and going by land and by sea from all over the world. We can also meet you in campbell river to start your tour all tours except desolation sound expedition. Discovery passage vancouver island news, events, travel. Our company utilizes stateoftheart, custom designed, locally built vessels that are leading in the industry for safety. Quadra island is located near campbell river on vancouver island. Our home, quadra island quadra island, bc heriot bay inn. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic.
Orca dreams is canadas first whale watching luxury base camp. Quadra island bc, canada is part of the gulf islands group located off the east coast of vancouver island in british columbia, canada. Description the grey whale is mottled grey with numerous white, yellow or orange patches of barnacles and parasites around the blowhole, on top of the head, and on the fore part of the back. The itinerary for this package includes a scenic fight from vancouver to campbell river, whale watching tour and wilderness adventure cruise. The heriot bay inn was established in about 1895 by hosea arminis bull overlooking heriot bay on quadra island. Quadra island is located at the southern edge of the great bear rainforest on the frontier between the towns and cities of british columbias south coast and the unspoilt wilderness of the central coast.
And it has orcas, gray whales and humpbacks along with rainforests full of bears and cougars. Download whalereport and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. This building burned down and was subsequently rebuilt in 1912. Beautiful hikes, kayaking, mountain biking, and whale watching opportunities abound, and on rainy days, an eclectic selection of dvds and great restaurants to explore. Quadra island photos featured images of quadra island. Quadra island, bc canada, british columbia, canada. Quadra island is also refered to as the gateway to desolation sound. Vancouver to quadra island 3 ways to travel via plane. There is no direct connection from comox to quadra island. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Our whale watching tours located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia consist of viewing transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. While off the beaten path, it is worth the extra effort to reach our corner of paradise.
The trails committee produces a trails map, available at the heriot bay inn gift shop and several other locations. Rome2rio makes travelling from whistler to quadra island easy. They put on quite a show for us spectators that were riding the ferry from quadra island to. Quadra island lies just across discovery passage from campbell river, british columbia, and on it is a very special location known as copper cliffs. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Whale watching tours in johnstone strait are available from telegraph cove, alert bay, port hardy, port mcneill and sayward, each community is fringed by the pristine waters of the inside passage route. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Find all the transport options for your trip from whistler to quadra island right here. The whalereport alert system wildwhales bc cetacean. Humpback whales breaching off of quadra island, british columbia on may 11, 2016. The market runs saturdays, may thru september from 10 am 2 pm. Kayaking in quadra island waters is a paddlers dream. Up and down the coast of british columbia, from victoria to port hardy on vancouver island, from vancouver to the bc gulf islands, and up to haida gwaii queen charlotte islands. The island at its narrowest point, on its southern peninsula, is less than 2 km 1.
Browse the version below or download an acrobat pdf edition in standard 8. Sightings of humpback whales have also increased with a number of them appearing off campbell river, quadra island, and powell river. Check out tripadvisor members 1,103 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in quadra island. Daily tours, from early july to october, depart at 10. His passion for nautical engineering and local marine environments continued throughout his 20s as he completed his marine power engineer and masters captains. The largest and most populated of the discovery islands in bc, quadra island is nestled between vancouver island and the mainland of british columbia. We are on the look out for orcas killer whales and or humpback whales and other marine wildlife such as dolphins, black bears, porpoises, eagles, seals and sea lions. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. The 10 best things to do in quadra island 2020 with photos. Quadra island is a popular destination for visitors from around the world, and is best known for its natural and beautiful wilderness scenery, and its excellent salmon and freshwater sportfishing.
Find the most current and reliable 14 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for quadra island, bc, ca with the weather network. Can anybody tell me if you can do it as a day trip. Whale watching tours in johnstone strait are available from telegraph cove, alert bay, port hardy, port mcneill and sayward, each community is fringed. Grey whale the grey whales of british columbia, canada. Pacific coastal air flies from vancouver to campbell river, comox and port hardy. Our most popular tours travel to the orca waters of johnstone strait, british columbia to kayak in the realm of the whales. About the historic heriot bay inn, quadra island quadra. Wales island is an island on the north coast of british columbia, canada, situated east of the dixon entrance at the entrance to portland inlet 35 square miles 91 km 2 in area, wales island is 30 miles 48 km north of the port city of prince rupert, and 55 miles 89 km southeast of ketchikan, alaska wales island is bounded on the north by the pearse canal and wales passage, and by. Kayak harbour house bb and retreat, quadra island, bc.
A new attitude by 1976 it was illegal to kill or capture orca in bc and washington state, and they have been. Wooded landscapes, rock formations and wetlands offer a beautiful backdrop to this par 36, ninehole jewel. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. The scenery alone is spectacular, then add potential visits with wildlife.
When we open our doors for trips they will be done according the new rules and regulations made by canada health. Entire homeapt in quadra island, bc canada, canada. The discovery passage is a body of sea located between vancouver island and quadra island in the discovery islands of british columbia. Killer whales vancouver island whale watch nanaimo bc. Here we present the official quadra island checklist.
Experience the majesty of killer whales in their natural environment. Quadra island tourism is dedicated to showcasing our island community to visitors from around the world, supporting our local businesses in enhancing their products and profile and providing information for media covering quadra. We continue to monitor the impact of covid19 and are conscious of peoples concern. Our mackay whale watching office is located at 1514 broughton blvd. Its here the tides of south and north vancouver island meet, to blast through the narrow passages that separate quadra from its neighbouring islands. Some quadra island based sea kayak operators offer tours in this area. His love for the ocean, the outdoors and vancouver island s wildlife started in his youth. Since the summer of 2012, quadra island golf club offers fairways set in quadra islands natural beauty with forest scenery, wetland and stone formations, giving the visitors the chance to play in secluded paradise.
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