I have spent nearly a month now touring Vancouver Island and there are many fabulous sights and…read moreactivities, but #1 without question has been the cruise with Archipelago. In fact, their cruise is both #1 and #2 in my book as I went on the tour twice. Both times the scenery and wildlife were incredible; both times Alan & Toddy did a top-notch job as guides and hosts; both times the cruise provided a connection to the natural surroundings and to fellow travelers that you just don't get on the other tours. If you make it to the area, Archipelago should be #1 on your list (and #2).

Al and Toddy were great hosts. They are passionate about their lifestyle on the water and were…read moreanxious to share their knowledge of Ucluelet, it's history and wildlife. The boat is pretty luxurious, well maintained and very clean. Within five minutes of launching, we saw a bear, bald eagles and then sea lions. Later in the Broken Islands, we saw a couple of whales, harbor seals and lots of marine birds. I highly recommend taking this cruise, we saw so many things that we would never have seen if we didn't venture out into the waters of Barkley Sound.

Fished with AL last year and had the best trip ever, we got a bunch of big salmon and a monster…read morehalibut, even had a blue shark after our halibut chum sack..... Thanks AL, we will be back again in July.... FISH ON!!!

From the owner: Sportfishing for Salmon Fishing and Halibut Fishing Charters in Ucluelet BC near Tofino BCread more

West Coast Fish Expeditions is set up for you to have a fun and successful time on a guided ocean…read morefishing trip! We set up a family vacation to head to BC from Oregon and spend 3 days deep sea fishing. They have a great crew of guys and vessels that are sure to accommodate your parties needs. We were lucky enough to be blessed with calm seas and an awesome captain! After 3 days, our group of 4 was able to reach our limits of Coho, Chinook, and Halibut. Even better than the delicious freezer full of fish was the memories that our family will take with them forever. Thank you WCFE. I wish you all the best until our next trip!!

I would highly recommend West Coast Fish for your salmon and halibut charter. Matt has a sixth…read moresense for finding salmon and halibut. This was my third trip fishing with Matt. He gets into the fish quickly and the four of us had our limits of Chinook, Coho and Halibut in three hours and he was nice enough to stop on the way back from Big Bank and spent another 3 hours getting ling cod and black sea bass. All four of us had a great trip and enjoyed spending the day with Matt and Salish, his Chesapeake retriever. All of the fish were cleaned and ready to drop off at the processor.

Arrived for a 7:30am Monday morning bear watching tour and it was just amazing. We were informed…read morethat bear tours are usually in the morning due to the bears hunting for food under rocks during the low tide. Marek our captain was very informative and was great at taking us to various places to look for bears. We saw about 8 bears and 1 cub during our ~2 hour excursion. Check in was 30 mins prior to departure and they also have a washroom and jackets for you if you need an extra layer (it does get very windy and cold! So bundle up!) Overall an amazing adventure!

I did the three hours whale tour. Booked it the day before because I had a brief window of time to…read morekill fun trip. Is exhilarating to ride around the boat during good weather and feel the wind on your face. I didn't move fast enough though. I wasn't really able to get a seat upstairs, but that's OK. Still had a great seat at the front of the boat or the back of the boat seeing the whales and other animals. The tour guides are extremely friendly and informative. Saw a couple of whales (one named OC orange crush) and some whole big boy sea lions and gangs of otters and Eagles.

Captain Darrell was extremely accommodating. My Father-in-law, wife and two young boys had an…read moreamazing time. Captain "D" made sure we went out at a time that would maximize the experiance for the boys' first Salmon fishing trip. Good water, lots of laughs and lots of fish. We did have to release some but of course not on the Captain. So anyone upset about that would just be silly. We caught 3 keepers, 1 coho and 2 king salmon (one 15 pounder). My father in law has been fishing salmon his whole life and Captain D had just as much knowledge. He was amazing.

Captain Darrell Jobb can fish!…read more If you want an awesome fishing experience on the beautiful east coast of Vancouver Island, at French Creek Harbor, you must call Darrell Jobb at Western Star Charters. Captain Darrell caters to both serious fisherman and families with children who want a fun and safe day on the water. Captain Darrell came very highly recommended to me by the helpful owners of the French Creek Marina store. I was very impressed with Captain Darrell's professional and safe operation. Captain Darrell does an excellent job of monitoring the weather and water conditions. Listen to him, his main goal is to help you have the best experience possible. If he suggests that conditions are not ideal, take his advice and reschedule for later in the day or for another day. My 12-year-old son and I really enjoy bottom fishing for rockfish and lingcod. Captain Darrell did an excellent job of getting us into some real hot spots. Kids love fishing for rockfish because it gets them super involved with the equipment. Darrell is a very knowledgeable and patient teacher with children and inexperienced adults. I have now chartered with Captain Darrell several times. I find his prices are very reasonable and we've always had an awesome day on the water with him. Book early with him. He's very popular and his summer schedule fills up fast. PS - don't kid yourself, lingcod might not look like much, but those bad boys are delicious! When Captain Darrell gets through cleaning them you will never have seen such beautiful, white (with sometimes very light greenish hue), delicate flesh. I prefer over halibut.

Mike is the best!…read more The Wickaninnish Inn recommended Browning Pass Charters and Mike, our sea captain for the bear watching tour. It was a laid back tour with no frills but a relaxing way to be on the water in a big boat with an upper deck and a cabin for when it's cold and rainy. Mike was so friendly and nice, we automatically felt welcome. We saw 3 black bears (there's only black bears on the island), 5 bald eagles, lots of birds, a porpoise, and a couple islands of harbor seals. We went during low tide and started at 11am and ended at 3pm. The bears like to hang out on the beaches to look for food so we went around to check out different beaches and bays. We highly recommend taking Mike's tour if you want to be on the water and see nature in a wonderfully relaxing and fun way.

Captain Mike was a fantastic tour guide for our bear watching experience! We saw five bears, seals,…read moreharbor porpoises, and jelly fish- plus several eagles and osprey! It was a relaxing morning where all our family has to do was play, "I spy a ..."

Best tour do not hesitate and just book!!!! If i could give 10 stars I would.  No disrespect to any…read moreof the other bigger tour groups with a lots of reviews but THIS is the tour to do!  I'm so glad that everything else was booked because we (party of 4) Literally had the entire boat for ourselves so it was a private tour at the same prices of the other tour companies. Zack took an incredible amount of time for our tour and gave us a personalized adventure.  We were also blessed to see whales, porpoise, urchins, starfish,  seals, sea lions. He knew all the places to go and gave such an amazing insight of the different islands and mountains. He also gave us snacks and beverages from locally sourced places. Literally we could not have asked for better and it was even more amazing than we could have imagined.  When we come back we will ONLY book here.

We had the absolute best time on the Oyster Farm Tour! If we could give it 10 stars we would. From…read morethe moment we walked on the dock, Captain Zach welcomed us on board, and made is feel comfortable and safe, he even had a scavenger hunt game prepared for our toddler! Once we were on our way, the learning began! Did you know that oysters are one of the most sustainable forms of aquaculture? Or that one little oyster filters a bathtub of water per day, keeping our oceans clean, pristine, fresh and beautiful? We learned so many incredible facts about his family oyster farm, the innovation they are adding to the industry, oysters as a species and the local aquaculture. The boat has both inside cabin space and outside deck space, making it great to enjoy the sea breeze and spray, but also shade from the hot sun. Captain Zach has an incredibly deep knowledge of the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound, pointing out mountains, islands, bays and even rock formations, and added a depth of history to everything he shared. His passion to share this area of Vancouver Island is contagious! We saw a pod of dolphins, sea lions, eagles, all sorts of waterfowl. At no moment did we feel rushed, it was a beautiful leisurely day on the water - that also kept at 3 year old happy and engaged all day - and ended with the a delicious feast of oysters. We all had a blast and can't wait to be back.

My brother and I had an incredible day of fishing with Todd!…read more We caught Chinook, Halibut and Sea Bass to our max while other boats in the area were calling Todd for advice. A Ling Cod and Rock Fish were nice surprises. This was my first time ocean fishing and Todd coached me on technique so that my day could be successful and fun. I've wanted to fish on the ocean for years, and after today wonder why I waited so long. With 35 years chartering in the area, Todd knows where the fish will be and has an innate ability to bring the hook to the fish. My brother and I spent a great day on the water with Todd. We left with cooler full of fish, a day full of beautiful views, new memories and a new friend.

Todd is very laid back and nice to be around for hours on end while fishing, and he knows where to…read morefind the fish! The boat was outfitted with great gear and down riggers and we caught our limit and had a great time doing it!

Do Not! Use this fishing company.. they are Sketchy! They ask for all of the money up front not…read moreeven a deposit. When we had to cancel our trip, we cannot get a refund. Nothing not even a little bit. And no response from the business or owner. Terrible way to do business