Wildlife & Cultural Tours
Whale Watching Tours
Enjoy an unforgettable moment with Q”ǝnes (whales), enriched by a unique First Nations perspective. Cruise through the Salish Sea and Discovery Islands, surrounded by BC’s stunning coastal mountains. Along the way, witness a vibrant array of marine life including whales, seabirds, sea lions, and more in their natural habitat. Half-day and full-day options available.
Ultimate Coastal Wildlife Tour
Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour
Sunset on the Salish Sea Tour
Spring Bears & Whales Tour
Indigenous Cultural Tours
Join us for immersive cultural experiences in the Homalco traditional territory, spanning from Campbell River, through the Discovery Islands and into Bute Inlet. Learn about the rich history, language, and traditions of the Homalco people through stories shared by your First Nation guide and search for marine mammals, birds, and other wildlife that call these lands & waters home.
Bear Viewing Tours
mɛxaɬ (black bear) and χawgəs (grizzly bear) roam the coastal shorelines and riverbanks of BC, foraging for food and hunting for salmon. Join us on one of our remarkable bear viewing adventures and witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles. These unforgettable experiences connects you to the heart of the Homalco or Klahoose territories.
Spring Bears & Whale Tour
The Search for Grizzlies Early Season Tour
Deluxe Grizzlies & Cultural Tour
Great Bears of Bute
Brief Bears of Bute Mini Tour
Toba Bears & Wilderness
Private Charter Tours
The ultimate custom West Coast experience! Book your private boat charter and explore the Discovery Islands and Salish Sea on an exclusive wildlife and cultural adventure. Contact us to discuss options! Half and full day wildlife and cultural tours available April to October.
Xwe’malhkwu Culture
The Xwémalhkwu, or Homalco, First Nation People are known as “the people of the fast-running waters.” Our living culture is rich with stories, rooted in language, and inspired by the land, wildlife, and traditional ways of life. We are proud to share our culture, stories and history with visitors from near and far.
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Sustainability & Conservation
The traditional Homalco territory is in one of the world’s most delicate ecosystems, and is constantly under threat from climate change and industry activity. Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours contributes a portion toward conservation efforts as part of every tour fee collected. That means that by going on a tour with Homalco, you’re directly contributing to sustainability and conservation efforts for wild salmon, grizzly bears, and marine mammals.
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Getting to Campbell River
Our tours to the breathtaking Bute and Toba Inlets depart from downtown Campbell River on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Not sure how to get to Campbell River? Check out our tips on travelling here by car or by plane.
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About Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours
Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours is not just a tour provider but a proud Indigenous social enterprise owned and operated by the First Nation. We are deeply committed to language and cultural revitalization, providing employment and career development opportunities, and promoting sustainable economic growth. Each of our tours is designed to share and sustain the rich heritage of the Homalco First Nation while also focusing on sustainability and conservation efforts. We offer guided whale watching, grizzly bear, wilderness and cultural tours in our traditional territory of the Bute Inlet and alongside the Klahoose First Nation in Toba Inlet, with tours departing from the city of Campbell River.
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