Experience World-Class Fishing and Whale Watching in Campbell River, BC
Welcome to the wild edge of Vancouver Island — where every trip out on the water feels like stepping into a living nature documentary.
Your adventure, your pace, your priorities. Our private boat charters are built entirely around you. With a maximum of six guests, you get space, flexibility, and direct access to your captain to shape the experience in real time.
Up Close with Humpbacks & Orcas
Our Campbell River whale watching tours put you face-to-face with the giants of the Salish Sea. From powerful humpback whales to Biggs (Transient) orcas, sea lions, dolphins, and bald eagles, every trip brings something different. These are real, raw wildlife encounters in their natural habitat — no crowds, no rush, just time to experience it properly.
Hook Into a Legendary Fishing Trip
If fishing is calling your name, our Campbell River fishing charters takes you straight into some of the most productive waters in British Columbia. Known as the Salmon Capital of the World, Campbell River offers incredible opportunities to hook into Chinook, Coho, Pink, and more. Whether you’re an experienced angler or trying it for the first time, we make it exciting, accessible, and fun.
The Ultimate West Coast Adventure: Combined Whale Watching & Fishing
Can’t decide between whales or fishing? You don’t have to. Our combined whale watching and fishing tours give you the best of both worlds — cruising scenic waters in search of marine wildlife while also trolling for salmon in world-famous fishing grounds. It’s the ultimate West Coast adventure.
Private Charters: Custom West Coast Adventures — Just for You
Looking for something more personal? Our private boat charters are built around you. Families, small groups, photographers, anglers, wildlife lovers — with a maximum of six guests, you get space, flexibility, and a customized experience tailored to your interests.
Ride in Comfort. Explore in Style.
Every tour runs aboard our beautifully maintained, covered Grady White 265 Express, offering comfort, safety, and the ability to move quickly to wherever the action is happening.
Out here, it’s not just a tour — it’s your day on the water.
Discover Coastal Waters and Marine Wildlife of Campbell River
Steeped in both Canadian and Indigenous history right on our doorstep, Campbell River is home to returning Humpback Whales with almost guaranteed daily sightings. The Transient Orca, also known as Biggs Killer Whales, are frequent visitors to our area as they hunt for harbour seals, Steller sea lions, and Pacific white-sided dolphins.
Known as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” we are proud to offer five species of wild salmon, including Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pink, and Chum, all caught in our waters. You will also see prolific bird life, including bald eagles and the Great Blue Heron, along our shores and estuaries.
All of this is located in and around the famous waters of Discovery Passage and the Salish Sea, previously known as the Strait of Georgia. Campbell River leads you into the beautiful Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound, featuring breathtaking views, waterfalls, wild tidal waters, and endless coves.
Truly a photographer’s paradise!
Explore and Play on Vancouver Island’s Wild West Coast
Specialising in small groups & families – 6 people maximum
50 North Adventures offers daily adventures and experiences on board our beautifully maintained and covered Grady White 265 Express.
- Maximum of 6 guests provides personal attention and plenty of room
- Covered boat with private toilet and washroom facilities
- Ability to roam around the waters and get to the action quickly
- Combined whale watching, fishing, and touring experiences available
- Family friendly and catered to the needs of children and parents
- Exclusive private charters available
- Over 25 years of experience in tourism and the marine environment around the world
- Transport Canada approved and fully insured
Private Boat Charters Can Include:
- Incredible whale watching experiences. Meet some of our resident and visiting Humpback and Orca whales as they enjoy the summer and the abundance of food in our waters
- Listening to the whales talk and sing with our hydrophone
- Cruising around Desolation Sound Marine Park and the Discovery Islands, admiring the raw, natural beauty they are famous for
- Visiting places like Refuge Cove, Lund, Mansons Landing, Gorge Harbour, Whaletown, and Twin Islands, to mention just a few
- Viewing beautiful natural waterfalls in Desolation Sound
- Trawling lures through our famous fishing grounds on your private fishing charter, giving you the chance to hook onto a big Chinook Salmon.
- Inspecting crab pots for tasty Dungeness crab
- Exploring picturesque bays in search of our diverse wildlife
- Lunch at one of many unique little restaurants or cafés accessible only by boat
- A maximum of 6 guests, giving you comfort and personalized attention
- Lots of room to move around with equal opportunity to take great photos and videos
- Beautiful covered boat with private toilet and washroom facilities
‘Explore the beautiful Discovery Islands & Desolation Sound’
What’s Happening
5 Years in!
The Beginning Like any small business you have a 5 year plan and you do your best to A; make the plan and B; to execute the plan to the best of your ability. When I set up 50North Adventures here in Campbell River back in 2016 on a limited budget, I new that we could...
Sometimes you get visitors?
Never know when you might get visitors? Watching 9 Humpback whales this day as they were spread feeding in different spots. We drifted with a number of other boats from a legal distance, suddenly these 3 mature whales surface in front of us and did a casual "swimBye"...
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