Nalaxstala – Port McNeill, British Columbia
Journey through our traditional territories from Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island,the gateway to abundant wildlife, majestic mountains, sparkling clear waterways, and ancient forests. Kwakwaka’wakw Territry encompasses Northern Vancouver Island and the adjoining mainland and islands around Johnstone Strait, Queen Charlotte Strait, and Knight Inlet.
We guide your journey through ancient places in a sustainable and respectful manner that honours the values of First Nations people who live here, and have lived here, for millenia.
Let us connect you in a culturally sensitive way to destinations in the Broughton Archipelago and surrounding areas for grizzly bear viewing, whale watching, and Indigenous-led cultural tours.
Port McNeill Departures
Our office us located at 1514 Broughton Blvd. in Port McNeil, right across the street from the entrance to the North Island Marina where we moor our boats and is our main departure point. We can also arrange pickups in Alert Bay and Alder Bay.
Office phone hours: 8am to 2pm
Alert Bay Pick-up Location
We pickup at the Municipal Dock just below the RCMP office in Alert Bay.
Alder Bay Pick-up Location
We pickup at the dock in Alder Bay.
Travelling to Port McNeill From Victoria
Travel north on Highway 19, approximately 5 hrs. People with more time can travel the more scenic Oceanside Route (19A). Rent a car at Budget Car Rentals (world wide toll free1-800-268-8900).
Drive the inland island highway #19 to Port McNeill. If you want an RV to rent, try Courtenay Car Rentals 1-800-663-0194.
Island Link offers a convenient daily bus service connecting Victoria and Port Hardy, making stops at various locations along the route.
From Vancouver
Take BC Ferries 1-888-223-3779 to 2 hours to Nanaimo from Tsawassen or Horseshoe Bay (sometimes you can spot killer whales from the ferry). Drive Nanaimo to Port McNeill in 4 hours.
From Seattle
Drive north to either Port Angeles on Highway 99 (take the M.V. Coho (Blackball Transport to Victoria) or Vancouver on Highway I -5 then take BC Ferries to Nanaimo from Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay. Once in Victoria or Nanaimo, you can drive north to Port McNeill as described above.
Alternatively, there are scheduled flights from Seattle-Tacoma Airport to Campbell River and Port McNeill, with NW Seaplanes.
Port McNeill and Northern Vancouver Island Accommodations
Black Bear Resort (Port McNeill)
Haida Way Motor Inn (Port McNeill)
Dalewood Inn (Port McNeill)
McNeill Inn (Port McNeill)
Ocean Comfort B&B (Port McNeill)
Alder Bay Resort (a short drive south of Port McNeill)
Cluxewe Resort (a short drive north Port McNeill)
The Seine Boat Inn (Alert Bay)
Ocean View Cabins (Alert Bay)
Ecoscape Cabins (Port Hardy)
Quarterdeck Inn (Port Hardy)
Additional Activities in Port McNeill and Northern Vancouver Island
Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures (Port McNeill)
Alder Bay Kayak (a short drive south of Port McNeill)
U’mista Cultural Centre (Alert Bay)
Coastal Rainforest Safaris (Port Hardy)
k’awat’si Tours (Port Hardy)
Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre (Port Hardy)
Copper Maker Gallery (Port Hardy)
Cove Adventure Tours (Port Hardy)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Yesterday while travelling up island, I couldn’t help but remember what role Telegraph Cove played for the beginning of Sea Wolf Adventures. Gordie was very kind and supported the cultural vision and allowed us to open up and start our tourism journey in the summer of 2013. After we were done our grand opening ceremonies, Gordie Graham, the owner of Telegraph Cove , said some very powerful words that supported cultural tourism. Telegraph Cove was a huge part of our beginning and we want to pay tribute to this beautiful place. North Island tourism is at a huge loss and we must do everything we can to come together, as north Islanders, to rebuild the legacy. We will do everything in our capacity to help with this and support Gordie and his family! Gilakas’la ‘Ni’na̱mukw. #rebuild #cometogether #remember #support #beautifuldestinations #gonorthisland #telegraphcove #vancouverislandnorth
Yesterday while travelling up island, I couldn’t help but remember what role Telegraph Cove played for the beginning of Sea Wolf Adventures. Gordie was very kind and supported the cultural vision and allowed us to open up and start our tourism journey in the summer of 2013. After we were done our grand opening ceremonies, Gordie Graham, the owner of Telegraph Cove , said some very powerful words that supported cultural tourism. Telegraph Cove was a huge part of our beginning and we want to pay tribute to this beautiful place. North Island tourism is at a huge loss and we must do everything we can to come together, as north Islanders, to rebuild the legacy. We will do everything in our capacity to help with this and support Gordie and his family! Gilakas’la ‘Ni’na̱mukw. #rebuild #cometogether #remember #support #beautifuldestinations #gonorthisland #telegraphcove #vancouverislandnorth
Capture Great Moments and Cherish Them Forever
As the year draws to a close and a new one begins, there’s no better time to reflect on the incredible moments we’ve experienced and the beauty that surrounds us. Through photography, we can preserve these memories, turning fleeting instances into lasting treasures.
In the Great Bear Rainforest, every day offers a chance to witness nature at its finest—a grizzly fishing in the river, the mist rising over ancient trees, or the glow of the sunset on the water. Each moment tells a story, one that connects us to the land, the wildlife, and the culture that makes this place so extraordinary.
This New Year, let’s celebrate by embracing the power of photography to freeze time, allowing us to revisit these special moments and share them with loved ones. Here’s to a year full of adventure, beauty, and stories worth capturing. 📸 @graeme_o
Happy New Year!
Capture Great Moments and Cherish Them Forever
As the year draws to a close and a new one begins, there’s no better time to reflect on the incredible moments we’ve experienced and the beauty that surrounds us. Through photography, we can preserve these memories, turning fleeting instances into lasting treasures.
In the Great Bear Rainforest, every day offers a chance to witness nature at its finest—a grizzly fishing in the river, the mist rising over ancient trees, or the glow of the sunset on the water. Each moment tells a story, one that connects us to the land, the wildlife, and the culture that makes this place so extraordinary.
This New Year, let’s celebrate by embracing the power of photography to freeze time, allowing us to revisit these special moments and share them with loved ones. Here’s to a year full of adventure, beauty, and stories worth capturing. 📸 @graeme_o
Happy New Year!
Step into the heart of the wild, where every trail tells a story! Follow the paths carved by giants, as the salmon’s journey draws them near. #beartrail #intothewild #grizzlybearviewing #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #gobearwatching #gonorthisland #gonorth #indigenousbc #explorebc 🎥 @taylormichaelburk
Step into the heart of the wild, where every trail tells a story! Follow the paths carved by giants, as the salmon’s journey draws them near. #beartrail #intothewild #grizzlybearviewing #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #gobearwatching #gonorthisland #gonorth #indigenousbc #explorebc 🎥 @taylormichaelburk
Paying respect to motherhood, while honoring our old unstable footage from years ago:)❤️ music by @garrettwilliemusic #grizzlycubs #bearcub #wildlifeplanet #natgeo #wildlifeonearth
Paying respect to motherhood, while honoring our old unstable footage from years ago:)❤️ music by @garrettwilliemusic #grizzlycubs #bearcub #wildlifeplanet #natgeo #wildlifeonearth
The wild salmon decline in recent decades has been a wake-up call. Through salmon enhancement projects and careful stewardship, we are working to rebuild their stocks, ensuring they continue to thrive for future generations. As we share these efforts with our guests, we aim to inspire a deeper understanding of the importance of wild salmon, not only to our people but to the health of the entire planet. How would wildlife viewing tourism do without wild salmon? #salmonislife #wildsalmon #fishsandwiches #smokedfish #yusa #rivers #sustainability #salmonprotection #seawolfadventures 📸 @dolfvermeulen
The wild salmon decline in recent decades has been a wake-up call. Through salmon enhancement projects and careful stewardship, we are working to rebuild their stocks, ensuring they continue to thrive for future generations. As we share these efforts with our guests, we aim to inspire a deeper understanding of the importance of wild salmon, not only to our people but to the health of the entire planet. How would wildlife viewing tourism do without wild salmon? #salmonislife #wildsalmon #fishsandwiches #smokedfish #yusa #rivers #sustainability #salmonprotection #seawolfadventures 📸 @dolfvermeulen
Honoring Salmon and the First Nations Who Protect Them. Salmon is life. It sustains the land, the waters, and all who depend on them. For countless generations, First Nations have stood as guardians of this sacred lifeblood, fighting tirelessly for the survival of our wild salmon.
Their efforts have not only protected a vital species but preserved the balance of entire ecosystems. Through their wisdom, resilience, and connection to these lands and waters, they remind us that salmon is more than sustenance—it is culture, identity, and tradition.
We honor the First Nations who have carried this fight, safeguarding the future of wild salmon for all species and all people. Their legacy inspires us to continue the work of stewardship and ensure that salmon, the lifeblood of these territories, continues to thrive.
With gratitude and respect, we pay tribute to our chiefs and matriarchs for enduring commitment to salmon, to life, and to the land. Salmon Is Life! #salmonislife #seawolfadventures #protection #salmonstewardship #salmonwarriors Music by @garrettwilliemusic
Honoring Salmon and the First Nations Who Protect Them. Salmon is life. It sustains the land, the waters, and all who depend on them. For countless generations, First Nations have stood as guardians of this sacred lifeblood, fighting tirelessly for the survival of our wild salmon.
Their efforts have not only protected a vital species but preserved the balance of entire ecosystems. Through their wisdom, resilience, and connection to these lands and waters, they remind us that salmon is more than sustenance—it is culture, identity, and tradition.
We honor the First Nations who have carried this fight, safeguarding the future of wild salmon for all species and all people. Their legacy inspires us to continue the work of stewardship and ensure that salmon, the lifeblood of these territories, continues to thrive.
With gratitude and respect, we pay tribute to our chiefs and matriarchs for enduring commitment to salmon, to life, and to the land. Salmon Is Life! #salmonislife #seawolfadventures #protection #salmonstewardship #salmonwarriors Music by @garrettwilliemusic
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JUST ANNOUNCED: The Holiday Willie Warmer on December 20 in Victoria, BC at @capitalballrm with @trophydadmusic2.0 🎅🏽🤘🏼
Pre-sale is tomorrow at 10am PT! Use code: WARMER.
Public on sale on Friday at 10am PT.
🤲🏽$1 from every ticket will be donated to @vnfccommunications.
Come out & celebrate the holidays with us!
Big thanks to @seawolfadventures for the support.
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JUST ANNOUNCED: The Holiday Willie Warmer on December 20 in Victoria, BC at @capitalballrm with @trophydadmusic2.0 🎅🏽🤘🏼
Pre-sale is tomorrow at 10am PT! Use code: WARMER.
Public on sale on Friday at 10am PT.
🤲🏽$1 from every ticket will be donated to @vnfccommunications.
Come out & celebrate the holidays with us!
Big thanks to @seawolfadventures for the support.