Port Hardy Wildlife Viewing Expedition Adventure

Experience an exciting wilderness experiences rooted in the culturally rich territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw people. Hop aboard our rigid hull inflatable (RHIB) wildlife viewing boat with shock mitigating seats and explore the diverse wildlife of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, on the wild West Coast of Canada.
Departing from Port Hardy, we spend the day searching for and viewing sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, Dall’s porpoises, Pacific white-side dolphins, Steller sea lions, bald eagles and a multitude of sea birds.

Our signature 5 ½ to 6 hour tour showcases the unparalleled waters of northern Vancouver Island. The speed of our vessel allows us to cover a large area and provides us with greater opportunities to see as much wildlife as possible. We may not see all the above animals on every trip but our guides are well acquainted with the local waters and the best places to see wildlife.

Meeting Point

Coastal Rainforest Safaris

7185 Market St Unit 4A, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, Canada

Please arrive at Coastal Rainforest Safaris' office half an hour before your tour's departure time to be outfitted for floatation suits and sign a waiver.

What's included:

• Two-piece flotation suits
• Binoculars

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes

Gods Pocket Marine Provincial Park

North Side of Goletas Channel, Port Hardy

Travelling thorough the waters of the the
Kwakwaka’wakw we are on the lookout for wildlife in the water, on land, and in the air.

30 minutes

Queen Charlotte Strait

Queen Charlotte Strait, Mount Waddington A, BC, Canada

Explore the wildlife rich waters, islands and shores off northern Vancouver Island. Search for sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles and a multitude of sea birds.

5 hours