We just got home from the three night orca camp trip. We saw orcas on 3 of the 4 days of the camp…read more We had extraordinary paddles led by expert staff. Ben pushed me to expand my boundaries in the kayak and gain levels of experience I didn't think I would achieve. Anna showed me the flora and fauna of the area that I would not have otherwise noticed. Laura showed me how to slow down and appreciate all that the area has to offer. Bender kept us so full every day of the trip. The food was delicious and so plentiful that I could not have possibly eaten any more. I was completely satisfied with the vegetarian fare that was served at the sit down meals every day. The cabins were cozy and I was never too cold. The sauna and hot tub were always good and hot, so after a paddle I was able to warm up. The staff went out of their way every day to ensure everyone's comfort and safety. All in all it was a great trip. Thank you wild coast for putting on such a great time for me and my crew!

I've been at Wildcoast's Orca Camp twice and it was amazing both times. This really is a wilderness…read moreadventure - we saw Orcas, sea lions, & bears. The guides were great and did some cool things with sealife (I won't say what here as it would spoil the surprise). Some of the best parts of the trip were the special touches by the staff - super friendly and knowledgable about the area. Great kayak trips and a great company all around.

Blue Toque is amazing! If you know what you're looking for and the value of what you're looking at,…read morethere are some incredible deals to be had. Everything is priced fairly and the staff have some kinda weird mental inventory thing going on and can direct you to every nook and cranny of the store to discover EXACTLY what you need. I often walk in for one thing and walk out with an arm load of things I didn't know I needed! In that regard, the place is dangerous!

Why buy new? The Blue Toque has a mind boggling cross-section of sports gear. If you are buying,…read morethis should be your first stop. And if you have sports gear that you are not using anymore, consider selling it there (consignment). They also have some new stuff (surplus) on sale. The staff are knowledgeable and helped me buy my downhill skis.

The staff knows what they're talking about. They all surf locally, so if you need tips on what gear…read moreyou need for Tofino, they do a great job on recommendations and stick with what suits you vs. up/cross selling.

Great place to buy fishing gear, they also have general camping and hunting stuff. Good vibe to the…read morestore

From the owner: For over 40 years Taws Cycle & Sports has been servicing the Powell River area. We specialize in…read moresporting goods sales, bicycle sales and servicing, a full line of hockey equipment including skate sharpening and repairs. Under the Taws umbrella, we also have two other businesses under the same roof which include Inspire Incentives for in-house embroidery and Impact Signs for custom signs and banners. Give us a call or visit our website for more details.

We spent 4 days on their Orca Camp Tour and it was amazing. Great food, nice accommodations, and we…read morewere able to see over 25 Orcas from camp on one sighting and two other close encounters with smaller groups of Orcas. A definite bucket-list trip.

My wife and I have never kayaked before so we decided to go for their 'Bunny Tour'. (A one hour…read moretraining and tour. ) We went on one of the last good days of the summer. Jesse, the owner and tour guide, explained everything and made sure we had the foot controls setup properly. Then he took us on a short tour along Saratoga Beach. We are looking forward to going on a longer tour next spring.

My boyfriend and I went on the 9:30am Oak Bay tour this morning. The conditions were perfect - the…read morewater was glassy and peaceful, making for a calm and scenic paddle. Federico took us to several beautiful spots around the bay, including one where we spotted seals lounging and even a bald eagle perched nearby. Later, we were lucky enough to see a sea lion surface right beside us - such a cool moment! We happened to be the only two on the tour, which made the experience feel even more special. Federico was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable, attentive, and easygoing, with a great sense of humor. He kept a comfortable pace throughout and made sure we felt warm, safe, and supported the entire time. Peaceful water (well, we were lucky for that!), incredible wildlife, and a guide who really cares - what more could you ask for? The boats we were in were high quality and the shop is top tier. The people who work at this organization are extremely skilled kayakers who are dedicated to helping the kayak community. The shop has kayak skills courses as well and is dedicated to promoting excellent kayaking. If you're considering a kayak tour in the area or upping your kayak skills, I can't recommend Ocean River Sports enough.

My husband and I were in Victoria for a few days celebrating our anniversary. We stayed at the…read moreDelta Hotel and saw lots of kayaks out and about in the harbor in front of our hotel. We ended up doing a two hour rental with a tandem kayak from Ocean River Adventures. Getting there was a short ten minute walk from our hotel. The entire rental process was very quick and easy and their rental equipment is very good. It was a good value for the equipment and time we got to use the kayak. The kayak tracked beautifully in the water and we had a wonderful time cruising around the harbor for a couple hours. We even had a seal that popped its head out of the water about 20 feet in front of us! Lee (I believe he is the owner) and Wesley were a delight to deal with. I would highly recommend this company.

Everything the sportsman could want. Fishing, hunting, you name it it's here and it's fun to shop…read more Just took up fly fishing recently, don't need to go anywhere else.

From the owner: When you are itching to leave the city behind and head into the great British Columbia outdoors,…read moremake sure to stop by Tyee Marine & Fishing Supplies. Based in Campbell River, we stock a wide range of hunting, archery, fishing and camping supplies and other sporting goods.