Located between the north eastern end of Vancouver Island and the Vancouver mainland, Johnstone Strait is internationally renowned as the finest place in the world to view Orcas in the wild. The areas vast archipelago, snow capped mountain peaks, and stands of old growth forest provide a magical setting for paddlers to witness the congregation of resident and transient pods of Orca from June to October. The Orcas gather to socialize, interact and feast on the numerous runs of salmon that must pass through the strait on their way to commit the final act of life in their fresh water spawning grounds.
Nutrient rich waters support the surface providing habitat for everything from Pacific White Sided Dolphin to Black Bear. The area also presents visitors with a unique opportunity to learn about the rich culture of the Kwakiutl First Nations people whose history and folklore have been passed on through the mists of time by word of mouth.
Nutrient rich waters support the surface providing habitat for everything from Pacific White Sided Dolphin to Black Bear. The area also presents visitors with a unique opportunity to learn about the rich culture of the Kwakiutl First Nations people whose history and folklore have been passed on through the mists of time by word of mouth.
