Situated between the Pacific and the Rockies, British Columbia is a place where orcas cut through misty channels and eagles circle over old-growth forests. Glacier-fed rivers, kelp forests, and snowcapped peaks make this one of the most biologically rich corners of the country—best explored by boat, on foot, or underwater.
Known as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” Campbell River thrives on the pulse of its waterways. Salmon runs feed bears and eagles onshore, while offshore, humpbacks, dolphins, and sea lions patrol a coastline lined with emerald forests and glassy coves. Beneath the surface, walls of kelp sway with the tide, sheltering heavy varieties of marine life.
Tucked away on Vancouver Island’s wild west coast, Bamfield is where dense rainforest meets a cold-water reef system. Divers drop into a world of octopuses, sea lions, and cloud sponges, while scientists at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre study everything from deep-sea ecology to coastal restoration. Onshore, remote beaches and mossy trails feel worlds away from the nearest city.
Accessible only by boat, God’s Pocket is often called the cold-water diving capital of the world. Clear, current-swept waters burst with life—giant Pacific octopuses hide in rocky dens, walls are draped in colorful anemones, and sea lions swirl through the shallows. Above the tide line, the forest is just as wild, making this remote outpost a true frontier for underwater exploration.
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