Your Stay Before & After

PORT HARDY

Accommodation before and after: Whales & Wilderness Glamping, Johnstone Strait Ultimate, Orca Family Tour, Johnstone Strait Expedition, Orca Lite Expedition

Located a 40-minute drive north of Alder Bay or 55-minutes from Bauza Cove (meeting points for tours above). Taxi service to Alder Bay is available through Waivin Flags or Town Taxi. 

KWA’LILAS HOTEL

The Kwa’lilas Hotel is an Indigenous owned and operated hotel in Port Hardy. This hotel is a lovely place to stay and our top pick for Port Hardy. 

1-855-949-8525, [email protected], kwalilashotel.ca

NORTH COAST HOSTEL 

The North Coast Hostel is a clean and affordable hostel with a variety of room options. We would recommend this for someone looking for a more basic, budget-friendly accommodation option. 

1-866-448-6303, northcoasttrailhostel.com

port mcneill

Accommodation before and after: Whales & Wilderness Glamping, Johnstone Strait Ultimate, Orca Family tour, Johnstone Strait Expedition, Orca Lite Expedition

Located a 15-minute drive north of Alder Bay or 30-minutes from Bauza Cove (meeting points for tours above). Taxi service to Alder Bay is available through Waivin Flags or Town Taxi. 

BLACK BEAR RESORT
The Black Bear Resort offers newly built, comfortable guest rooms with ocean views and is conveniently situated close to the main shopping centre of Port McNeill, restaurants, and many of the town services.

Local: 1 866 956 4900, Overseas: 250 956 4900, [email protected],
port-mcneill-accommodation.com

THE HUMPBACK INN​

This coastal property offers 24 guestrooms each within walking distance to stunning views of the protected harbour, Malcolm Island, and the coastal mountains of British Columbia’s mainland. The Hotel is conveniently situated close to the marina, shops of Port McNeill and local restaurants. 

Local: 1 888 956 3131, Overseas: 1 250 956 3131, humpbackinn.com

ALDER BAY

RV or camping option before and after: Whales & Wilderness Glamping, Johnstone Strait Ultimate, Orca Family tour, Johnstone Strait Expedition, Orca Lite Expedition

Meeting point for all tours above with the exception of Orca Lite. 

ALDER BAY RV PARK AND MARINA
With 30 acres of private land with abundant walk-on waterfront, fully serviced RV pull through sites, easy boat launch and dock facilities, Alder Bay RV Park & Marina is the perfect spot to begin your adventure if you are set with your RV, camper van or tent.

Local & Overseas: 1 250 956 4117, [email protected], alderbay.com

TELEGRAPH COVE

Accommodation before and after: Whales & Wilderness Glamping, Johnstone Strait Ultimate, Orca Family tour, Johnstone Strait Expedition, Orca Lite Expedition

Located a 15-minute drive north of Alder Bay or very close to Bauza Cove (meeting point for tours above). Only recommended for guests with vehicle access as taxi service is not available. 

TELEGRAPH COVE RESORT
Located in the heart of historic Telegraph Cove, Telegraph Cove Resort offers a variety of accommodation choices. Options include cabins & historic homes, dockside suites, and hotel rooms at the new Telegraph Cove Lodge. Camping and RV parking also available. 

Local & Overseas: 1-800-200-4665, [email protected],
telegraphcoveresort.com

QUADRA ISLAND

Accommodation before and after: Desolation Sound Expedition

TAKU RESORT
One of the most beautiful settings you will find anywhere, and also conveniently located right in Heriot Bay. This ocean side resort has charming self contained A-frame cabins or terrace view rooms. Camping is also available. Also provides a hot tub, tennis and basketball court and barbecues. There is generally a 2 night minimum stay required, however exceptions are sometimes made. 

Local & Overseas: 1 877 285 8258, [email protected], takuresort.com

HERIOT BAY INN
Our friendly local pub and restaurant. Gift store, ocean views & beach access. Beautiful dining deck & front yard overlooking the marina. They do have accommodation, but most of their rooms are located over top of the pub, so please ensure that if you stay here you are keen to be a part of the party or request one of their quieter rooms.

Overseas: 1 888 605 4545, Local: 250 285 3322, [email protected], heriotbayinn.com

Beautiful Camping on Quadra Island

WE WAI KAI CAMPSITE 

Waterfront location in Heriot Bay, situated at the edge of Rebecca Spit Provincial Park. Has both waterfront and forest campsites. Showers and full-hookups are available. 15-20 minute walk to shops in Heriot Bay as well as the Heriot Bay Inn, the tour pre-trip meeting location. 

Local & Overseas: 1 250 285 3111, [email protected],
wewaikai.com/we-wai-kai-campsite

BELLA BELLA & DENNY ISLAND

Accommodation before and after: Great Bear Rainforest Expedition

As Bella Bella has limited accommodation options we encourage our guests to also consider Denny Island, a beautiful island that is just a short water taxi ride from Bella Bella offered by Shearwater Resort & Marina.

Denny Island

SHEARWATER RESORT & MARINA
Provides limited campsite opportunities and moorage options. Please note that Shearwater Resort & Marina is only accessible by boat or water taxi.

Call in advance for more information.

The best way to book a room at Shearwater Resort is through their online booking page.

Local & Overseas: 1 250 957 2666, [email protected]r.ca, shearwater.ca

TAHSIS

Accommodation before and after: Nuchatlitz Expedition

NOOTKA GOLD
Fully furnished self-contained 2 bedroom guest suite, plus an additional two bedrooms in the main house.

Local & Overseas: 1 250 934 7979, [email protected], nootkagold.com

For more Tahsis lodging options ranging from ocean-view hotels to B&Bs to campgrounds, check out the Village of Tahsis’ recommendations.

Explore quaint and historic Telegraph Cove, the gateway to the Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound, and Broughton Archipelago for many of our tours. Walk along the waterfront boardwalk lined with colourful historic buildings and be sure to visit the Whale Interpretive Center to learn about the local whales and see a 60-foot fin whale skeleton!

Scuba dive in what experts have described as some of the “finest cold-water diving in the world.” Access areas such as God’s Pocket Provincial Park from Port Hardy or Port McNeill.

Fall in love with island living on Quadra Island and the surrounding Discovery Islands. Quadra Island is our home and we are constantly in appreciation of the lively community and abundance of natural beauty.

Mountain bike on over 80 km in Cumberland, called by some the “unofficial epicentre of 
mountain biking on Vancouver Island.” While you’re there, check out their awesome restaurant scene, community brewery, and unique collection of other shops.