Campbell River First Nation expands ecotourism operation – Times Colonist
March 12, 2021
A Campbell River First Nation is expanding its tourism operations this year, despite ongoing pandemic restrictions.
The XWE’MALHKWU, or Homalco First Nation, said its ecotourism organization will open a new adventure centre in the Discovery Harbour Mall this spring, and launch two new passenger vessels for tours to view whales, wildlife and significant cultural sites in its traditional territory.
JP Obbagy, tourism development officer for Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours — which has operated for about 20 years — said the boats are being built and staffing plans are underway. The nation had previously leased vessels for its grizzly bear and cultural tours that ventured into Bute Inlet.
