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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
There are fishing towns. And then there is Campbell River. For decades, this stretch of water on Vancouver Island has earned a title few places can claim — the Salmon Capital of the World. That name was not created by marketers. It was earned through massive salmon... Read More
We are open for Chinook fishing, crabs and prawns! Recreational crabbing from a fishing boat in Campbell River, BC is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to connect with the coast. Set along the nutrient-rich waters of the Salish Sea, this area is home... Read More
You never really know when you might get visitors out here on the water. That’s part of what makes whale watching in Campbell River so exciting. On this particular day, we were surrounded by activity. Nine humpback whales were spread feeding across the area, surfacing... Read More
Thursday delivered one of those classic Campbell River whale watching days that reminds us why we love what we do. Out in Seymour Narrows with guests Albert, Barry, and Rick, the water was alive with energy. The tides were pushing through the Narrows, the mountains... Read More
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... Read More
