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Discovery Islands

British Columbia

The Discovery Islands sit in the narrows between Vancouver Island and the mainland, where the tide funnels through Discovery Passage and Seymour Narrows. We track 1 lodges here across sea kayaking tours. Access is by short boat or float-plane hop from Campbell River, and several properties are on islands with no road link at all.

1 properties · 1 categories · nearest gateway Campbell River · last verified 31 July 2026

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Discovery Islands

4.9 · 247 TripAdvisor reviews

Quadra Island sea kayaking operator running four- to eight-day base-camp and expedition trips from $1,695.

late June to late September for the British Columbia departures · sleeps 12 · Ferry, Road

Discovery Islands: frequently asked

How do you get to the Discovery Islands?

Fly or drive to Campbell River, then take a BC Ferries sailing to Quadra Island or an operator-run boat or float-plane transfer to the smaller islands. Transfers to island properties are usually included in the package and take 10–30 minutes.

What is the season in the Discovery Islands?

Most operators run from May through September, with chinook building through July and August. Whale activity in Johnstone Strait peaks from July to early October.

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