Campbell River is a place built around the ocean. Tucked on the east coast of Vancouver Island, it’s known worldwide as the Salmon Capital of the World — but there’s far more to do here than fish. Waterfalls, suspension bridges, wildlife, hiking, history,...
Vancouver Island is one of the best places in the world for salmon fishing. The island’s eastern coastline sits along the Salish Sea and Discovery Passage — rich, protected waters that host all five species of wild Pacific salmon on their annual migration from...
Of the five species of wild Pacific salmon in British Columbia, one stands above the rest. The Chinook — also called the King or the Spring — is the biggest, the strongest, and the most sought-after salmon on the BC coast. For generations, anglers have travelled to...
Vancouver Island is one of the best places on the planet to see whales in the wild. But if you’re planning a trip, one question matters more than any other: when should you come? The short answer is that whale watching season on Vancouver Island runs from spring...
Few wildlife sights match the moment a black dorsal fin slices the surface and you realize you’re watching a wild orca. Vancouver Island is one of the great orca-watching destinations on Earth — and if you know where and when to look, your chances of an...
When people book a whale watching tour in Campbell River, they usually come for one thing. Whales! But what surprises many visitors is how much more they see. These waters are part of a rich marine ecosystem. When you head out into the Salish Sea, you are entering one...
British Columbia is home to five species of wild Pacific salmon. Every year, millions of salmon return from the open ocean to the rivers and streams where they were born, completing one of nature’s most extraordinary life cycles. If you are planning a fishing...
Campbell River is known around the world for salmon fishing. But what many visitors quickly discover is this: The whale watching here is just as unforgettable. These waters are part of the rich Salish Sea ecosystem — one of the most active marine wildlife corridors on...
If you are planning a fishing trip to Vancouver Island, one question always comes up: When is the best time for fishing in Campbell River? The good news is simple. 50 North Adventures runs its fishing charters from April 1st to October 1st, and there is consistent...
Most tours make you choose. Do you want to fish in Campbell River?Or do you want to watch whales? At 50 North Adventures, you can experience both whale watching and fishing on the same trip — something no other company in the area offers. And when you understand how...
