Rick and Roxy were great! Will definitely use them again. They were very professional and on time.read more

fantastic group of people here. I am not an avid fisherman by any stretch, and both Rick and…read moreRoxanne were extremely patient and helpful with everyone in our group. Most importantly, Captain Rick knew exactly where to find the fish. I would highly recommend these folks for anyone looking for a fun and exciting trip.

Located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, Rice Lake is an easy, 2km loop that takes under…read morean hour to complete. Anyone can do the Rice Lake loop -- it's actually wheelchair accessible! There are benches scattered around the lake, as well as an outhouse. You can access it from Dempsey and Lynn Valley Road (by The End of the Line General Store), near the entrance of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, or from the park itself. Because it's a short, easy walk, I sometimes add it on after I hike Lynn Loop to make it a longer hike. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

Really nice lake in the Lynn Valley area…read more Parking is available in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve lot. Not sure if there is any closer parking. The lake itself is surrounded by trails. Nice and easy to walk around. There is also a dock that cuts across a section of the lake. Great for fishing. Apparently there are trout in here. Great place for photos too. I didn't see any rice here. Maybe it's named after some guy or a nearby sushi restaurant.

This place is great!…read more My husband and I found this place by total accident via google. If we had realized its location before we paid for a rental we likely probably would have been deterred from using this place BUT I am so glad we were not deterred. We rented a kayak from here to do a self-guided tour of the Pasley Islands. It was an awesome trip. The kayak and equipment were nice and well kept and we were provided a map for our self-guided tour. We rented a double kayak for 8 hours and had it for about 7 hours. We stopped a few really quiet coves for a couple swims and lunch for a couple hours as well. Because you are starting on the sunshine coast you are away from lots of boat traffic and have really good views of the mountains and islands. You also avoid looking at the city. There was tons of sea life as well. The purple star fish is still thriving here, they were sea otters everywhere, and we paddled right past a mated pair of bald eagles. This was seriously a really good day trip from the city and a perfect cap to our Olympic Park & Vancouver vacation. I would suggest this not only for any visitor to Vancouver but also just a really good day trip or overnight trip for a local. It is important for planning to know that you need to take a ferry from West Vancouver to Langdale to get to the harbor and the Sunshine Coast; HOWEVER, this was totally worth it and I highly recommend it for multiple reasons. We parked our car at Horseshoe Bay, walked onto the ferry and took the bus from the ferry to the harbor. It was super easy and the bus from the ferry in Langdale to the harbor took 5 minutes and was super easy to navigate. You could also bring your car onto the island and do some driving on the sunshine coast as there is a ton to see but since we weren't staying overnight we went for the economic option. Round trip ferry fare was about $16 each ($13 USD at the time) The ferry ride took 40 minutes and the views are insane. Honestly this is more like a 40 minute sightseeing tour. The scenery was beautiful. I point out all this information because I think some people would see the ferry and this places location as a deterrent, and it should be a reason to go not a deterrent. Gibsons is quiet, has great restaurants at far less cost then Vancouver. The only reason I didn't do 5 stars was because we did feel a bit rushed at the dock, but I think this was more due to the fact that we showed up 30 minutes early and the owner was kind enough to put us in the water right away even though by being early we overlapped with two other reservations. Another improvement that could be made for the shop would be to explain the private property high water line rule, since we weren't from B.C. we didn't know the rules. It took my husband and I a while to understand that we could stop on the islands as long as we were below the high-water line and not on top of the houses. We kept avoiding spots because we could see a "Private Property" signs and when we finally got close enough to read the small print we realized that we could infact stop at these spots as long as we stayed below the high water line, which is easy enough.

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Review: Words cannot…read moreexpress our appreciation and gratitude for OTB Charters and most importantly, its owner, Simon Hayter. What I was told was a regular evening of whale watching and a marine tour turned into what will no doubt be the most memorable day of my life and it is because of Simon's efforts, dedication, kindness and passion for his work that this was all possible. The story: I thought I was going to get off of the ferry, head to the marina and get picked up by a chartered boat company for an evening of fun with my boyfriend. What I did not know was that my boyfriend was making behind the scenes moves with Simon to orchestrate the best proposal ever. We missed our ferry, and would not be able to make our scheduled 5 pm pick-up time. This was no problem for Simon. He rearranged his insanely busy schedule to still make our evening work. When we arrived at the marina, 1.5 minutes after our scheduled departure time and tour, Simon arrived happily and excited about the journey we were about to embark on. He made sure we were comfortable with our life jackets and where we were sitting, and was exceptionally knowledgeable about all surrounding areas. About 20 minutes into our ride, Simon pointed out a small inlet where we would be able to see sea otters. Naturally, we agreed to pull over because - who doesn't want to see sea otters! We hopped out of his boat, hiked up a small hill, and at the top I found a fire bit, barbecue, a cooler with food, tiki torches and a blanket. It was at that moment, overlooking the most beautiful sunset, that my boyfriend proposed, and upgraded to fiancé status! Simon left us on this island for a few hours so that we could celebrate, eat, and enjoy the moment and view. When he returned, he made sure we were able to safely get back on the boat and to shore. Not only was Simon incredibly professional and knowledgeable, he was able to execute a plan that my fiancé had envisioned for years. Despite several hiccups on our part (and there were many) he was so calm and willing to work with us to make sure our evening was perfect. I cannot recommend this company enough for any chartered boat services they have to offer. The boat is comfortable, the view is breathtaking, the tour guide/driver is immensely knowledgeable, and if you want a special add-on, he will certainly do his best to accommodate. Thank you Simon and OTB Charters for your part in executing the best day ever - you went above and beyond, and for that, we will always be grateful.

We had a great day on the water with Simon. My kids loved his cool boat and we had a great time…read morefishing for salmon in a beautiful part of BC. Brought home a cooler of fish for dinner too!

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.

Great charter service by the owner: Warren!…read more We booked a 7 hour Howe Sound charter and enjoyed the tour around the Vancouver harbor, Georgia strait, and Howe sound. Very professional, accommodating, clean boat, and top of the line gear. We were able to fish for salmon, set crab traps and spot prawn traps. Warren will meet you at one of 3 locations: Port Moody, Vancouver, and North Vancouver. A must do for your trip to Vancouver.

From the owner: Craving salmon for dinner? Go fishing! At First Fish Charters in Vancouver, we offer flexible…read morepackages, convenient pick-up locations and an amazing guiding experience to ensure you have the best fishing trip possible.

this is one of the best marinas I've stayed at, such a good environment, staff are great, facility…read moreis outstanding, such a great experience all around. The docks are so new.

Best marina I've ever been to. The staff is incredible - Carter is the hardest worker out there!…read moreFish tables - SO clean. Docks are super new and also SO clean! The amenities are great, they have showers, laundry, gas, and even ice cream in the summer! Definitely add Fairwinds Marina to your next trip!

Long way in to town and back. No stores near the marina. No shuttle or reliable taxi. Plus, a…read morelumber processing mill ran all night next door. Garbage is nowhere near the docks. Wouldn't go back; the town obviously doesn't value transient boaters.