Vancouver Island Photo Tours visits the most scenic places around Northern Vancouver Island. While o
Welcome to the Vancouver Island Photo Tours (VIPT) page. Vancouver Island Photo Tours (VIPT) is owned and operated by Professional Photographer, Rolf Hicker. Rolf takes you to some of the most scenic places around Northern Vancouver Island while having a chance to watch beautiful wildlife: grizzly bears, black bears, killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, bald eagles, sea otters, and o
ther wildlife. Rolf Hicker is a full time, 30+ year professional, award winning nature and wildlife photographer with an "endless" client list including National Geographic, Canadian Tourism Commission, Fairmont Hotels, Holland America, BMW, Porsche, and Readers Digest just to name a few.
Rolf started photographing, filming and publishing the northern part of Vancouver Island in 1984. He was involved in several video productions as well as the movie production "The Killer Whales of Johnstone Strait". He filmed orcas over a period of 7 years underwater.
Rolf travelled intensively around the world and in 2004 he finally called northern Vancouver Island his home and immigrated to Canada. He now lives with his two boys Alex and Daniel between Port McNeill and Telegraph Cove where he offers a beautiful Bed and Breakfast (The Artists Point Bed & Breakfast), and his private, customized photo tours. http://vancouverislandtours.info https://www.theartistspoint.com/ http://hickerphoto.com
03/25/2025
🐾 Cougars - the ghosts of the forest 🌳
Vancouver Island is home to one of the highest concentrations of cougars in North America. These incredible big cats are built for speed and agility:
🔥 They can leap an astonishing 6 to 12 meters (20-40 ft) in a single bound!
⚡ With bursts of 70 km/hr (45 mi/hr), they’re lightning-fast sprinters.
Though rarely seen, their presence shapes the wild balance of the island. Have you ever spotted one in the wild? 👀
🤯 Did you know that humpback whales can launch their massive 40-ton bodies completely out of the water? Scientists believe breaching helps them communicate!
📸 This breaching beauty was captured close to shore at Plumbers Island off northern Vancouver Island, First Nations Territory, Traditional Territories of the Kwakwaka'wakw People, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
03/14/2025
🌊🏔️ Step into the heart of British Columbia’s untamed beauty with our exclusive Kingcome Inlet – First Nations Tour!
This 10-12 hour adventure is more than just a photo tour—it’s a journey through time, culture, and breathtaking wilderness.
🌿 An Unforgettable Cultural Experience
At the Kingcome River mouth, we are welcomed by a First Nations guide from Kingcome Raven Adventures, who will lead us on an immersive jet boat tour deep into the Traditional Territory of the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw First Nation. This is a rare and honored opportunity to experience the rich history, traditions, and breathtaking landscapes of the Kingcome Valley firsthand.
🏔️ Highlights of the Tour:
✨ Travel through emerald valleys & beneath snow-capped peaks;
🌲 Hike through lush rainforest to stunning waterfalls;
🐻 Visit a protected river sanctuary where grizzlies may be spotted;
🌊 About First Nations culture from a local guide n one of BC’s most remote regions;
Experience the beauty of the Broughton Archipelago as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the ocean!
Our private 4-5 hour Sunset Whale Watching & Marine Wildlife Tour offers an exclusive, intimate experience—just you, nature, and the breathtaking wildlife of Vancouver Island’s waters 🌊🐬
❗These tours are only available occasionally during the late season.
02/24/2025
🥗 A taste of true sustainability
During your tour, you’ll enjoy a homemade organic lunch prepared by Rolf’s partner, Sara—crafted with love using ingredients from their very own small farm by the shore. From fresh produce to wholesome flavors, every bite reflects the same commitment to sustainability that guides their entire way of life. 🥕🍞
By choosing Vancouver Island Photo Tours, you’re not only immersing yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of northern Vancouver Island but also supporting a local family and their mission to live and operate responsibly, ethically, and sustainably.
🚤 Book your tour & be part of something meaningful!
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Welcome to the Vancouver Island Photo Tours (VIPT) page.
Vancouver Island Photo Tours (VIPT) is owned and operated by Professional Photographer, Rolf Hicker. Rolf takes you to some of the most scenic places around Northern Vancouver Island while having a chance to watch beautiful wildlife: grizzly bears, black bears, killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, bald eagles, sea otters, and other wildlife.
Rolf Hicker is a full time, 30+ year professional, award winning nature and wildlife photographer with an "endless" client list including National Geographic, Canadian Tourism Commission, Fairmont Hotels, Holland America, BMW, Porsche, and Readers Digest just to name a few.
Rolf started photographing, filming and publishing the northern part of Vancouver Island in 1984. He was involved in several video productions as well as the movie production "The Killer Whales of Johnstone Strait". He filmed orcas over a period of 7 years underwater.
Rolf travelled intensively around the world and in 2004 he finally called northern Vancouver Island his home and immigrated to Canada.
He now lives with his two boys Alex and Daniel between Port McNeill and Telegraph Cove where he offers a beautiful Bed and Breakfast (The Artists Point Bed & Breakfast) and his private customized photo tours.
