Big Animal Encounters

Big Animal Encounters Whales, Bears and Diving. Exploring British Columbia's rugged coastline for 30 years! With locations in Campbell River, Comox and Courtenay!

Jump on board one of our covered, heated boats, or hold on tight for a wild ride aboard one of our high speed zodiacs. Our experienced crew will take you on an adventure in search of the big animals of British Columbia!

See those accordion folds? Those are ventral pleats.When a humpback lunge feeds on krill and small fish here in BC, that...
06/18/2026

See those accordion folds? Those are ventral pleats.

When a humpback lunge feeds on krill and small fish here in BC, that throat balloons out to hold a volume of water the size of a school bus. Then they push it all out through their baleen, keeping the food.

This whale is mid-roll, showing off both the pleats and those iconic white pectoral fins. Summer and fall are prime feeding season in our waters, that’s when you get this kind of surface activity most often.

Come watch them feed with us, June through October out of Campbell River & Comox 📍



📸 Photo by Captain Stuart

06/17/2026

Send this to your World Cup travel buddy.

In Vancouver for the World Cup? Experience two completely different worlds. Take a trip to the Discovery Islands.

Match day in the city, whale day up the coast. The perfect way to spend time between matches.

Tag the crew you’re bringing with you ⚽🐋

New research confirms what we see out here every season: the inside waters of Vancouver Island are critical habitat for ...
06/16/2026

New research confirms what we see out here every season: the inside waters of Vancouver Island are critical habitat for West Coast Transient orcas.

Swipe through to meet the Bigg's orcas that hunt these waters, learn what they actually eat, when they are most often in the Salish Sea and why these inside waters matter so much for their recovery.

Every encounter is part of a larger coast-wide rhythm. See for yourself in the Salish Sea.

Society for Marine Mammalogy

Behind the scenes: Our captains are gearing up for a busy summer! 🛥️With 30 years of expertise under our belts since 199...
06/15/2026

Behind the scenes: Our captains are gearing up for a busy summer! 🛥️

With 30 years of expertise under our belts since 1994, we’ve seen it all. Our heated and covered vessels are prepped and ready to keep you cozy while we search for the legends of the Salish Sea. 🐳

Tell us which you prefer......7-hour Big Animal Encounter Expedition or 4-hour whale & Wildlife Watch?

06/15/2026

🔊 Sound ON for Captain Paul’s excitement!

One of 40 Pacific white-sided dolphins that came to say hi in the glassy waters of Discovery Passage.

Want to come out with us? Link in bio.



📹 Video by Captain Paul

Who plays where in the Salish Sea line up? ⚽🐋Swipe to meet the squad. Which local legend would you want on your team?See...
06/14/2026

Who plays where in the Salish Sea line up? ⚽🐋

Swipe to meet the squad. Which local legend would you want on your team?

See the starting XI in real life with us out of Campbell River & Comox this summer. Link in bio.

06/11/2026

The Eagle Show is ON right now.

May to July, the flood tide pushes hake up and the sky fills with bald eagles. Hundreds of eagles.

🎟️ See it for yourself - next tours: June 13, 14 & 26

📍 Campbell River

There is nothing quite like sharing the magic of the BC coast with the ones you love most. From the breath of a humpback...
06/09/2026

There is nothing quite like sharing the magic of the BC coast with the ones you love most. From the breath of a humpback whale to the quiet mist of the Discovery Islands, these are the moments that stay with families forever.

We are so lucky to call this incredible ecosystem our backyard, and we want to help our local community experience it firsthand. Whether you are looking for a morning of whale watching or a full-day Big Animal Encounter expedition into the heart of Desolation Sound, there is a seat waiting for you.

Our BC Residents sale is valid for all bookings throughout June! Bring the whole crew along and make memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming your family aboard.

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129-1340 Island Highway
Campbell River, BC
V9W8C9

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Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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