10 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Sunshine Coast That You Shouldn't Miss

Terracentric offers kayak, boat and hiking tours, as well as kayak rentals & lesson, maps, charts, books and more all at the entrance to Desolation Sound in beautiful Lund, BC!

Specializing in Desolation Sound, British Columbia - where warm Pacific waters teem with marine wildlife and the majestic coast mountains tower over idyllic islands. Join us on an all-inclusive multi-day camping tour, or at our uniquely wonderful eco-resort on an uninhabited island in the heart of Desolation Sound, enjoying locally sourced foods, cozy comforts and a perfectly tranquil setting. Kayak rentals and day tours are further options to experience Desolation Sound and whet your appetite for longer adventures. Snorkel with the STARS! in the unusually warm waters and experience colourful sea stars, sea cucumbers, spiny urchins and much more. Experience the adventure and explore Desolation!

Your spectacular journey to Desolation Sound with Beyond the Road Adventures begins in Lund, British Columbia, where the road (Hwy 101) ends. Cruise with us on our 37 foot tri-cabin yacht, the Agate Pass, while viewing the magnificent scenery and wildlife of our protected coastal waters. Leave your cares behind as you enjoy an afternoon of comfort and relaxation. Sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises to Desolation Sound and the Copeland Islands are available, as well as custom day trips and multi-day cruises through the tidal rapids for bear and whale watching. With our personalized service and care, attention to detail, and extensive knowledge of the area, we are able to provide you with a unique sightseeing experience that will make memories to last a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming you on board the Agate Pass and showcasing the natural beauty our area has to offer!

Professionally guided, all inclusive, day- and multi-day kayak adventures in Desolation Sound, the Copeland Islands and Okeover Inlet. Sea Kayaking is a ‘fun-tastic’ way to explore and two of British Columbia’s most unique and scenic kayak destinations, Desolation Sound Marine Park and the Copeland Islands Marine Park. Quite often we will be followed by nosy seals, playful river otters and sometimes even by an impressive sea lion. With a bit of luck we could encounter a pod of Killer Whales or even a Humpback Whale in Desolation Sound or Salish Sea. Throughout the seasons many bird species choose this area to forage or breed. Frequent sightings of bald eagles, various ducks and shore-birds are not uncommon. We focus on SMALL GROUPS and personal attention. Professionally guided & unique kayak tours in first class, made in BC, kayaks! Tours depart from Desolation Sound Resort in Okeover Inlet or from Lund Harbour on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada.

SloCat Harbour Tours provides an educational adventure on the beuatiful and protected waters within Pender Harbour, BC aboard comfortable, safe and stable pontoon boats with knowledgeable and friendly guides. Wildlife is best spotted with our complimentary binoculars and blankets are shared with our guests on the cooler days. We can sail rain or shine and recommend reservations for all times of the year. Since 1993, we have shown off Pender Harbour from its best angle...the water!

Murphy's tours mission is to GET YOU OUT INTO THE WILD. We specialize in forest tours including eco-tours, mushroom & foraging tours, salmon watching and fly-fishing. We know special secret places on the Sunshine Coast where you can experience the tranquility of the west coast forest and foreshore environments. We can meet you at your resort or you can arrange to meet us.

Seaplane company offering sightseeing tours on the Sunshine Coast BC in Sechelt and Vancouver Island in Nanaimo Harbour. We also offer Fly N Dine packages, unique outdoor Wedding and Elopement Packages, as well as brewery tours with local tourism providers offering craft beer, wine, cidery and spirits tours via shuttle and a 25 minute sightseeing tour.

Princess Louisa Adventures provides the best tour into Princess Louisa Inlet and Chatterbox Falls. Take the breath taking Signature Tour which will have you flying one leg of your journey by float plane, the other leg by cruising the open waters of Jervis Inlet. You will soar high above glaciers and mountain peaks, dart between cliffs and waterfalls, seeing Princess Louisa like never before.

FUNtastic Hikes and Tours Discover Western Canada on a guided tour in a small group with experienced guides in a comfortable minivan. Located in Gibsons, BC at the quaint Sunshine Coast, the hidden gems of British Columbia with views to snow capped mountains and the vast Pacific blue waters, we are in the middle of the great outdoors. Is hiking on your list? We guide you on a remarkable hike off the beaten path and take you to breathtaking view points and share local insights.

LIFE is an adventure... especially when you're sailing! Experience the beauty of Georgia Strait and Howe Sound (near Vancouver BC) on a Jeanneau 40 cruising sailboat, for a few hours, a whole day, a weekend, or up to five days. Everything for your adventure can be provided, including a Skipper, at modest rates. All you need to do is sign up, show up, and enjoy! In response to the COVID Pandemic, we've implemented these health & safety protocols: 1. Only one group (family/friends/"bubble") per charter - minimum fee has been waived ! 2. We provide guests with hand sanitizer (mandatory) & masks (optional) 3. Meals are suspended on 4-hour charters - but guests welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks 4. Sorry, no US or International guests accepted without assurance of completed 2-week isolation 5. Tours of boat suspended, but guests welcome to check out cabin on their own and use head (with posted instructions) 6. Boat cockpit, cabin, and head are sanitized between sailings.