Wildcoast Adventures

Orca Camp with Wildcoast Adventures really was a trip of a lifetime! My fiance took me here as my Christmas gift. We are not outdoorsy people at all, but still had a blast! Our boat ride from Campbell River was with Robin and on that boat ride to the campsite, we saw orcas, porpoise, humpback, and white-sided dolphins! When we got there, we had a tour of the campsite which was equipped with a yurt for each party, a full kitchen, sauna, and hot tub. Each day we had a morning paddle, come back for breakfast, a longer afternoon paddle, lunch, dinner and an evening paddle. We opted out of most of the evening to enjoy the sunset and see orca and humpbacks passing by. We had about 2 orca sightings each day we were there (I counted about 25 total), 3 humpbacks, 3 porpoises, and 100+ pacific white sided dolphins!This trip wouldn't be anything without the amazing staff. Nola, Zoe, Matt, and Brandon (the chef aka B-Dawgg) were the best! They were so knowledgeable about the land, animals we encountered, and kayaking tips! We were well fed with breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. The team works so hard and you really feel taken care of. Couldn't be more thankful for them and this amazing trip!

We took in a full day kayak tour around Harriot Bay, it was amazing! Lots to see, Damon shared lots of stories and info about everywhere we paddled, was conscious about our safety at all times, made sure we got breaks in when we needed it. The lunch provided was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend booking with Wildcoast and we will definitely be booking again in the future.

I could not have been happier with my Orca Camp experience and the service provided by all of the Wildcoast Staff and Guides. We saw Orcas (it's not guaranteed!) and really enjoyed the glamping" = glamour camping luxuries such as a hot shower

Full day tour with Nova was an amazing experience. She's and not only an experienced kayak guide but also an experienced whale tour/bear guide. Lots of interesting insights about wildlife and culture of the area. Highly recommended. Side note: Lunch provided by Island farm to table is amazing!

Orca camp! Was a really unique and special experience. Starting from the boat experience we were lucky to find 3 Orca groups. Then you arrived to a magical camp that the staff was waiting for us. The tents are super comfortable and private. Every day you can go up to 3 times kayaking, each one is so unique and the area is so special, after a long kayaking day we enjoyed the sauna, hot tub and later on beautiful sunsets. We really like the diversity of people in or group and staff were really attentive and the food was delicious. We really recommend wildcoast adventures. Hope we can go back soon for a Bear adventure.

Orca Camp - Great amenities but maybe not the best location for whale sightings? I went to Orca camp from Aug 12-15, 2022. The camp amenities were great - especially the new sauna but we only had 1 distant Orca sighting (from at least 1/2 mile away - then they turned around and headed away from camp). The guides were great and work VERY hard dawn to dusk.Camp is located next to a reserve which seems great at first - but this also limits where you can explore both in the water and on land since the reserve can’t be entered on either land or water.After coming home and doing some more research it seems we may have had better luck if we were in a camp closer to Telegraph Cove because the Orcas were seen in that time frame from whale watching boats.Which brings me to my other wish. It would have been wonderful if we had the option to do a motorized whale watch from camp given our disappointing sighting since I would have to travel at least 1.5 hours by boat back up the Straight & past camp to see any whales after just getting off the a good portion of that same boat ride.One other thing not mentioned until at camp- if you see whales while on the water you will need to raft up & this may limit your viewing. (Sadly not an issue for me).

Absolutely amazing experience. Did the Desolation Sound expedition and it was even better that I hoped. Just the right mix of serene adventure and being taken care of. Shaun the lead guide was hilarious and knowledgeable, Laura was super cool and collected, and Vince... inspired me to be more of an outdoorsmen. I wondered what kayaking and camping for a week with near strangers would be like and the answer is INCREDIBLE.

The Wildcoast team truly handled every aspect of Orca Camp perfectly, and it was an amazing experience:- The grounds at camp are stunning. It feels like another world! They perfectly balanced maintaining an immersive nature experience with comfortable bedding, tasty meals, and special amenities. You're right on a fresh water creek and the straight plus you can hang out in the hot tub or sauna and watch for whales. Unreal!- The staff (all the guides and Jeff the Chef) were incredibly knowledgeable, fun to hang around, and clearly had a real passion for their work. On our first day we saw a humpback off the beach and Jeff was able to ID it and tell us its name.- The paddling was a solid amount and diverse. There are three paddles a day 6:30-8, 10-2 or 3ish, and sunset. You can choose what you go on but we went every time and it was worth it.

An unbelievable West Coast Adventure. Truly experience the nature and beauty of what this area of the world has to offer. Wildcoast didn't just put together a kayaking trip for us; they knitted together a complete package of wildlife experiences including a whale watching tour onboard a Zodiac, swimming, hiking, and camping! Always playing true and staying environmentally conscious of their surroundings. Felt incredibly comfortable and catered to in every way. Great way to spend my husband's birthday; surrounded by some five-star friends as well! After this 4 Day Whales & Wildlife package; it is definitely in our plans to return and experience Orca Camp.

We did a family trip around the Discovery Islands to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday. It was fantastic. Wildcoast took great care of us! Our guides were so lovely and knowledgable. The scenery and wildlife were spectacular- humpbacks, sea lions, eagles, and colonies of seals! The food was quite impressive for a 6 day trip. My whole family loved it. We definitely recommend it.