About US: experience the wilderness, like a local.
With North Island Tours you experience the real deal, with someone who has lived and worked on the coast for a lifetime. Enjoy the stories, laughter, and insight of a true North Islander.
Dave Iskra
Operations Manager & Lead Guide
An avid outdoorsman, Dave has spent both his career and spare time in the wilderness. Running North Island Tours is a passion project for him, meant to introduce people to the world he loves.
Our vessel:
Comfort and security:
Our Guides:
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Fully insured
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Professionally operated
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Amazing filming platform
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230 degree views
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Cruiser suits provided
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Foul-weather gear provided
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Flexible scheduling for weather conditions
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Small group numbers
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Professionally trained
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Local area experts
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Knowledgeable & considerate
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Hilarious and a ton of fun
Zeballos Inlet
On a trip to see Sea Otters we often stop ashore to enjoy the landscapes..
Take Off!
A gull departs its perch on a floating log. There are no less than 427 varieties of seagulls around here, I tell you what.
Private Company Charts
This crew came from Vancouver to check out the scene!
Splash
Almost got that breach shot!
Hello Yellowlegs!
Are you into birding? We got birds. ;)
Canada Goose
There are a few of them about.
Transient Killer Whale (Biggs)
West of Port Hardy, in the beautiful big water.
Humpback spine
Hang on... you're about to see a tail fluke.
Full Flare
An eagle puts the brakes on while fishing for herring.
Ostercatchers
This rocky islet is a favourite stop for shorebirds.
Fish jumping
It's either a pink or a coho - not sure!
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
One of the greatest joys in life is experiencing these characters.
Grizzly Bear
Gorgeous, powerful, needing protection from humanity, like all animals.
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