| Trip Length | 7 days |
| Dates | Sundays, June through early October |
| Price | $8995 |
| Deposit | $800 |
| Meeting place | Vancouver |
| Gateway City | Vancouver |
| River Rating | moderate |
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- Enjoy a bird’s eye view of British Columbia’s glaciated Coast Range, rugged wilderness and spectacular waterways on our flight to Chilko Lake. We spend our first 4 evenings at this upscale private residence located in BC’s historic ranch country overlooking the river valley and mountains at the head of the Chilko River
- Sea kayak on Chilko Lake surrounded by massive glacier-capped peaks; raft 21 miles of the Chilko River; spot millions of spawning salmon and the grizzly bears that feast on them; explore a landscape painted with wildflowers and simply kick back and enjoy our peaceful, natural surroundings
- Transfer to the magical glacier-carved waterway known as Johnstone Strait. From our private seaside basecamp at Nimmo Bay Resort, explore the Broughton Archipelago by sea kayak and cabin cruiser
- Watch whales and breeching orcas, witness the hijinks of playful Daal porpoises
- Glide quietly over starfish, crab, sea urchins and a host of other marine life
- saltwater fish for salmon or learn to fly fish with an expert
- hike in beautiful forests and visit unique cultural sites and museums
- Return to a warm bed, hot shower and fresh, healthy Pacific Northwest fare at the end of the day.
What's Included:
• Experienced professional guides
• Fully-equiped single and double kayaks
• 6 nights accomodation in luxury wilderness lodges
• Chef-prepared meals
• Flights between Vancouver and the lodges
• Whale watching
• Drift boats, power boats and cabin cruiser to explore Chilko Lake and the Broughton Group
Bears & Whales
This trip embodies our company name to its fullest as we’ll be exploring river, ocean and mountain environments in just one glorious week. First, we’ll zoom off on a spectacular plane ride over Whistler and the Coast Mountain Range to the Chilcotin. Arguably one of Canada’s most spectacular settings, we will spend four incredible days watching millions of salmon migrate along with hundreds of bald eagles.
In late August and September all of the wilderness icons – grizzly, cougar, bobcat, and even the elusive wolf – come down to feed on the Mother Nature’s bounty. In 2008, we had 66 grizzlies come to the corridor. Watching a mother teach its young how to fish is truly magical.
A trip to Chilko is a vacation in itself but next we’ll go sea kayaking and whale watching with the orcas of Johnstone Strait. For me, the Johnstone Strait conjures up countless images of orcas spy hopping, breaching, finning and tail lobbing while just a stones throw from my kayak. These waters are the most dependable in the world for observing and paddling with these powerful but gentle orcas. We will also stay in one of Canada's most prestigious but relaxing lodges, Nimmo Bay Resort.
From our kayaks, we glide quietly over starfish, crab, sea urchins, purple-hinged rock scallops and a host of other marine life knowing that the comfort of our seaside resort is never too far away. To the delight of all passers-by, this archipelago has been the stronghold for the Kwakiutl nation. Their ancient masks and costumes evolve around the “killer whale” and we will learn how pivotal the land, orca and salmon have become in their folklore.
