British Columbia
The Discovery Islands sit in the narrows between Vancouver Island and the mainland, where the tide funnels through Discovery Passage and Seymour Narrows. We track 3 experiences here across fishing lodges, glamping retreats and sea kayaking tours. Access is by short boat or float-plane hop from Campbell River, and several properties are on islands with no road link at all.
3 properties · 3 categories · nearest gateway Campbell River · last verified 8 September 2026
Discovery Islands
Private-island lodge in Discovery Passage, all-inclusive at $545 per person a night, with fishing priced by the boat.
not published; salmon fishing in Discovery Passage runs roughly May to September · sleeps 22 · Scheduled flight, Road
Discovery Islands
Quadra Island operator running a canvas basecamp beside Robson Bight, with four- to seven-day guided paddles into Johnstone Strait from $1,906.
late June to mid-September, with Orca Camp departures every three days from 1 July to 17 September · sleeps 18 · Ferry, Road
Discovery Islands
Quadra Island operator running a canvas basecamp beside Robson Bight, with four- to seven-day guided paddles into Johnstone Strait from $1,906.
late June to mid-September, with Orca Camp departures every three days from 1 July to 17 September · sleeps 18 · Ferry, Road
Discovery Islands
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Quadra Island sea kayaking operator running four- to eight-day base-camp and expedition trips from $1,695.
late June to late September for the British Columbia departures · sleeps 12 · Ferry, Road
Fly or drive to Campbell River, then take a BC Ferries sailing to Quadra Island or an operator-run boat or float-plane transfer to the smaller islands. Transfers to island properties are usually included in the package and take 10–30 minutes.
Most operators run from May through September, with chinook building through July and August. Whale activity in Johnstone Strait peaks from July to early October.
