WOW!!! So much great advice!!
Next question. I have tried to find something online but have not succeeded. Does anyone know of any place on the island that offers combination whale watching, casual fishing, and perhaps sightseeing trips all in one excursion? I know....that is really asking a lot but, with so little time (and money) would it not be great to be able to pack the most into one trip??
Whale watching AND fishing at the same time is almost an Oxymoron. If there be whales, there be NO fish!
If you're out fishing and you see Killer Whales, haul up your balls & reel in your lines as fish won't be biting for miles.
jlmule wrote: WOW!!! So much great advice!!
Next question. I have tried to find something online but have not succeeded. Does anyone know of any place on the island that offers combination whale watching, casual fishing, and perhaps sightseeing trips all in one excursion? I know....that is really asking a lot but, with so little time (and money) would it not be great to be able to pack the most into one trip??
Leslie
Leslie your question is not a dumb one at all. Many Whale watching trips are through some pretty beautiful waters, so you will get some sight seeing in.
Most, but certainly not all the Whale watching boats operating on the inside of Vancouver Island are Zodiaks and not at all set up for fishing.
With fishing you have a variety of choices. In Campbell River you can rent a fishing rod at the Pier, but a day license and fish to your hearts content. My family does this a couple times during the summer, we have out own gear and licenses and enjoy our day. There is a concession stand with a grill and giant ice cream cones.
In many coastal communities on the Island you can book a private charter to take you fishing. Prices will vary, but generally will include all the gear and maybe a light meal.
There are almost no more boats available to rent with out a skipper.
Then there are large fishing resorts where you can pay a couple hundred to be a one a boat with 20+ other people for about $150.00 per person per trip, to resorts where guest pay thousands of dollars per day.
One last thing to think about, I do not know if you are used to boating, but the off shore waters can be rough and tummys can toss. Whereas inside waters are generally calmer.
Quote: Well, I wondered about that so I guess I revealed my stupidity!
Oh no, that's not stupidity. It was something that I didn't know until I was out on a boat fishing, that got surrounded by a pod of Orcas (Killer Whales). Tothill's post is just about right on.
As for sightseeing, many places will have boats that can take you on a little trip. I've always found boat trips more scenic when they don't go too far from land, so an area where there are lots of islands to see is perfect. Let's face it, there's not much to see when you are five miles out! The resort/hotel in our little village has a small sightseeing boat that does 'nature' trips out along the coast, and into the local fiord. Whales are fairly rare, but lots of eagles, seals, sealions and huge jellyfish.
For the first timer it is a little overhwhelming! Me, who grew up here, I'm getting pickier
Provincial Parks are generally veyr beautiful, the list given up above would be a trip I'll do in a hearbeat!
I happen to be half way up the island at the moment and enjoying some awesome scenery. When in Campbell River check out the chain saw carvings (amazing) and right across the street is a little cafe/coffee shop (Sundance Java Bar) that has amazing food and great atmosphere. And if you're a tea junky (my DW is) they have a great selection of obscure but awesome teas.
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