John was an absolutely amazing fishing and wildlife guide! He was an incredible host, with some…read moreamazing stories to share, and went out of his way to ensure we had the best experience possible. We visited Broughton Island and fished off the back of Malcolm Island. We saw more humpback whales than I thought possible, lots of porpoise, and had a memorable visit with the sea lions. Thanks John for such great memories, we thoroughly enjoyed our day out on the ocean.

Highly recommend Emerald Sea Adventures Fishing Charters! Scott took us out for an afternoon of…read morefishing and we had so much fun!! All of his gear is top notch and he know where to find the fish! We will for sure be back - the scenery is amazing! Scott Barley 1-250-217-9247

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We spent 3 nights in Tahsis for a fishing trip. Was an unbelievable experience. This beautiful…read morelittle marina is like stepping back in time. We didn't stay at the lodge but did dine on the dock twice while our catch was processed. It's well covered & comfortable even in the rain. Very friendly & attentive staff, including the dock hands & fish preparers. Portions were large and tasty, awesome nachos. Will be back!

Just back from spending 5 days at Westview Marina & Lodge. Spent 4 nights at the lodge and 3…read moredays fishing with their guide service. Fishing was fantastic as it tends to be in this part of the world, but the balance of the stay and amenities were equally great. Room was nice. Food was great. Service was a 10!. Everyone from the owner John to our guide Colton, and all of the staff always had a smile on their face. We are already booking for next year. Can't wait!!

We visited Alert Bay to visit some relatives on my wife's side we've never met before. Once we…read morearrived, they let us know we'd be staying on their boat at the Marina. We were thrilled because we'd never slept on water before, (except me, the retired sailor). It was fun because it was only for 3 days; us 2 adults and our 3 kids. The next day her relatives took us out on the bay; fantastic! We watched for whales (saw one come up to spout air) then went to an unoccupied island owned by the resveration. We made lunch at the cabin while the girls kayaked in the bay area. We even went exploring in the wooded area before we headed back. The Marina was great; small and cozy. Lots of older fishing boats and a few houseboats as well. Everyone was friendly, we even saw american eagles as we waited to leave on the ferry. We accidently packed something from the boat we stayed in and one of the ferry operators (forgot his name) knew our relatives, so we gave it to him and confirmed he gave it to them...that was much appreciated and awesome! I doubt we'll be in this neck of the woods anytime soon, but it's well worth the trip for anyone else. No wifi, but do you really need it up there? Didn't think so.

Very friendly. Offers showers & restrooms. Call ahead. Public dock is first come first served after…read morehours. AMAZING cultural & ecological exhibits. Very friendly! Worth spending a couple of days to check out!!! 4 stars for rustic, 5 starsfor hospitality!!!

great Captin. lighting fast boat. Limited out on fish. cant wait to go back next yearread more

Spent a few days on the water with Billy prawning, cruising and fishing. had a great time. caught a…read morepossession limit of prawns and a few fish. The schools of fish hadn't arrived yet so we were hunting around looking for them. great boat with excellent electronics and down riggers all new. look forward to a next adventure with Billy and the Dirty Worm.

For West Coast fishing the Kyuquot Sound area is as good as it gets - awesome scenery, a funky…read morevillage atmosphere, wildlife galore and very high numbers of sport fish - Chinook, Coho, Halibut, Ling, Snappers.... In the past few years I've gone on 2 week-end trips with Beach House and on both trips we had a great time. Accommodation and meals were delux and fishing was superb. Unlike most other lodges that cram 3-4 guests per boat, Beach House only takes 2 guests in 23 ft boats that are fully equipped for offshore fishing areas - which were typically about a 20-30 min run from the lodge. They have experienced guides who have been fishing Kyuquot for years. You will go home with a lot of fish and great memories.

We came to Mike and Lynn at the Kyuquot Beach House with an atypical request: we had zero interest…read morein fishing but instead wanted to experience the sea otters that frequent the Kyuquot area. This is the most reliable place on Vancouver Island to see them, and they did not disappoint! We spent our trip among rafts of nearly 100 sea otters, watched them crack prey open on their chests, even hearing them vocalize back and forth with their offspring. The scenery in this remote location was breathtaking, it was something special. Mike also took us to see a large colony of steller sea lions, tufted puffins, and even a minke whale showed up! The opportunities for photography were endless! The lodge itself was warm and comfortable, and getting there was easy (we drove the highway and logging road with a pickup from Mike to take us to Kyuquot itself) and I know flying there via floatplane would be a breeze! Lynn was an amazing chef, we were fed constantly with wonderful food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and coffee and tea when ever we wanted). I came with some strange dietary requests for being at a fishing lodge (vegan!) and Lynn was very accommodating. One night, Mike made fish and chips with a secret batter recipe and fresh caught halibut which my dad really enjoyed. Mike and Lynn's two daughters Isabel and Ava were lovely young ladies who were very polite and helpful. This was a bucket list trip for my dad and I, and we were so happy with the hospitality at Kyuquot Beach House. This really is a magical place with lots of wildlife to experience, we can't wait to go back one day!

Fabulous 4 hour trip, great instruction and equipment, good pacing, learned lots and had an amazing…read moreday on the water outside Telegraph Cove. Guide Lily was wonderful!

We were a group of six kayakers from Denmark, who in in July 26 had a eight days trip of our lives…read more We saw so much wildlife, stayed in excellent campsite, and had so much tasty food. Everything made possible by our knowledgeable and very experienced guide Brad. The highlights of the trip was a close up experience with five orcas just meters away from the rocks we were sitting on, and a humpback whale that surfaced 20 meters in front of our kayaks, came straight at us and dived under the kayaks. The memories will stay with us forever. Claus from Denmark

If you are looking for a kayaking paradise, or just a relaxing location away from the crowds, this…read moreis the place. Couldn't recommend it more. The almost infinite number of paddling trip options out from this inn are all filled with stunning scenery and wildlife spottings. Paddled right by a black bear foraging on the shoreline. The cabins are very clean, colorful, comfortable, and well stocked for cooking or grilling the food you bring. The innkeepers are great people, helpful, and are very interesting to talk with. If you're driving, you'll need to take a short boat ride to get to it and back from Telegraph Cove. The ride is fun, laced with good conversation, has beautiful scenery all around, will take all of your gear and kayaks, and doubles as an excellent whale watching excursion as it crosses the Johnstone Strait and environs.

Paddler's Inn is absolutely amazing! Such a luxurious way to finish our trip after camping in tents…read morefor nearly a week. I'll begin by stating Bruce and Josee are absolutely wonderful hosts. They were responsive to all our questions as we planned our 7-day kayak trip almost a year in advance of our stay and were kind enough to accommodate us for an extra night at the last minute when we changed our schedule to permit a little more time in the area. Bruce picked us up in his boat promptly along with another couple and dropped us off on an island of our choice to begin our adventure. We spent 4 days paddling the archipelago before our rendezvous at Paddler's Inn for a gorgeous and tranquil finale. We stayed 3 nights in total, two of them in the Cliffside Cabin, which we absolutely loved. Bruce and Josee have spent decades developing their property into the attractive getaway it is. They have a couple trails you can follow to a sizeable lake, a cliffside lookout, and a scenic sunset view with a nearby bench. If you are eager for some creature comforts or souvenirs, you can paddle a short distance around the point to the local store/mail house on your way to Bill Proctor's house/museum. We cannot recommend Paddler's Inn enough! They can accommodate both large and small groups and they recently added a central gathering lounge out on the water with a roof and propane fireplace. We had a chance to get to know some other paddlers as they began their adventures, though those seeking solitude can easily find space to not be disturbed. We will definitely return the next time we are in the area and look forward to visiting with Bruce and Josee again. Don't think twice about planning your stay at Paddler's Inn! - Tyler and Brett