About Sea Wolf Adventures
Gilakas’la (Hello),
We are Sea Wolf Adventures.
We are the Kwakwaka’wakw, the Kwak´wala-speaking people, made up of 18 tribes. Our traditional territory reaches from what is known as northern Vancouver Island, southeast to the middle of the island, and to smaller islands and inlets such as Johnstone Strait.
Discover our deep connection to the land, where our rich culture has been physically and spiritually sustained by the animals, trees, and waters of this region for millennia.
Led by our owner Mike Willie, a proud member of the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis people, our team of Indigenous knowledge keepers takes great pride in introducing visitors to our homeland. Our trained guides play an important role in keeping our culture alive today, by sharing the truth behind travel through our territories. We take visitors to Alert Bay, which was one of several traditional Kwakwaka’wakw villages where our people were resettled and schooled by the government.
Residential schools and a Potlatch ban came down on our people like an iron hand and we break free of this by being active in Potlatches today as ceremonial leaders.“Potlatch is a way to carry out traditional governance for the people. A way to look after the old people,” explains owner Mike Willie. “Potlatch is a way to maintain intertribal connections, by dancing your masks, stories, and songs in front of other tribes to record our history. A way to carry forward teachings for the future generations.”
We carry forward these teachings by taking great pride in being able to pass on the knowledge of our ancestors and being active in exercising our traditional laws that protect our lands and waters for our future generations.
We are honoured to share our beautiful home with visitors from around the globe.
Join us on a journey into the beating heart of our homeland.
Gilakas’la to @jfitzhirschbold for the nice photos. This day was amazing to see the little grizzlies thrive in their environment. Learning from momma bear!! #seawolfadventures #traveltruthbeauty #gonorthisland #wildlife #grizzlybear
If cuteness was cuteness… then what is cuteness?
Grizzly bear cubs on a Sea Wolf Adventure,
tumbling like fuzzy little chaos balls,
stealing the spotlight and your soul. #seawolfadventures #traveltruthbeauty #cubs #mommabear #grizzlybears
Today we had such a great trip with a boat full of @doetsreizen guests from the Netherlands! Hi @elskedoets😊
After a days work filming in the Great Bear Rainforest with @hawkanamorphic lenses!
Cinematic Tools in Wild Places
We recently had the privilege of hosting a group of filmmakers on board for a truly special project. What made it even more remarkable was seeing them bring Hawk Anamorphic lenses — some of the most coveted lenses in the film industry — onto our vessel.
These lenses are handcrafted by Vantage in Germany and are known for their iconic cinematic look: wide, immersive frames, beautiful lens flares, and a dreamy depth of field. They’ve been used on major motion pictures around the world, and it was incredible to see them at work here, in the heart of our coastal territory.
It’s not every day you see gear like this out on the ocean. We were proud to provide a platform for such a high-level production and can’t wait to see what they captured. @hawkanamorphic
Out here, we wait in silence.
The forest breathes, the river flows, and the salmon return.
With them come our relatives, the grizzlies.
Watching them step into the river to feed is where seeing and feeling intersect.
It’s not just wildlife viewing, it’s witnessing something sacred.
A moment of deep connection in a place that has sustained our people for generations.
Join us on the water and in the wild.
Experience the spirit of the Great Bear Rainforest with Sea Wolf Adventures. 📸 @westcoastlife
#SeaWolfAdventures #GreatBearRainforest #IndigenousTourism #GrizzlyBears #SalmonRun #CulturalEcotourism #BearViewing #kwikwasutinuxwterritory #WildlifeConnection
I want to dedicate this post to my good brother and friend Taylor Burk; someone with the rare gift of turning thoughts into images. With every click of his camera; he creates masterpieces; capturing moments that speak louder than words. He is always welcome in our territory; a place where stories live and the land remembers. #greatbearrainforest #gbrphototour #seawolfadventures #traveltruthbeauty #phototour #goindigenous 📸 - the man himself @taylormichaelburk
Sea Wolf Adventures at Sointula Lodge!
This September and October 2025, we’re thrilled to host our multi-day wildlife safaris from the stunning Sointula Lodge!
We’re excited about this special partnership and can’t wait to share our breathtaking territory and the incredible wildlife that call it home with our guests. #seawolflodge #seawolfadventures #traveltruthbeauty #newadventures #multidaytours #sointulalodge #reconciliacción #partnerships
Mama grizzlies are the matriarchs of the wild: gentle, fierce, fearless when needed, and devoted. With cubs at their side,they teach strength, survival, and the power of love. #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #grizzlies #cubs #wildlifeplanet #gonorth
Grizzly bears feasting on salmon is a crucial cycle that sustains entire ecosystems. As bears catch and consume salmon, they transport nutrients from the rivers to the forests, enriching the soil and supporting plant and animal life. This ancient relationship not only ensures the survival of both species but also strengthens the delicate balance of the coastal rainforest. #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #grizzlybear #gonorthisland #indigenousbc
Searching for the majestic scenery and gentle giants. As we move into the new year we get excited to get back out on the water in our territory! #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #goindigenous #whalewatching #mayumi2.0 📸 - @dolfvermeulencreative
Salmon is life! Continuing to build the wild stocks is Paramount for our people and environment. Salmon restoration is what we do behind the scenes. We will continue to do this great work in the name of our ancestors. #seawolfadventures #swa #truthandbeauty #salmon #wildsalmon #protection #rebuilding
