Retreats in Wild Places

VANCOUVER ISLAND AND CAMPBELL RIVER WOMXNS RETREATS

Deepen your relationship with Mother Nature in our custom curated retreats. Step away from the noise and return to what matters most. Wild Waterways Adventures offers fully customized retreats in the pristine coastal wilderness of Quadra Island, Campbell River, and the Discovery Islands. Thoughtfully curated and deeply connected to place, our retreats are designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit through immersive experiences and co-creation with in nature.

Whether you’re hosting a wellness retreat, creative gathering, leadership experience, or private group escape, we work closely with you to design a retreat that aligns with your intentions and values.

A woman with curly blonde hair plays a white singing bowl outdoors by a body of water, with mountains in the background and two people watching her.

A humpback whale partially emerges from the water with its mouth open, creating a splash. Misty forested hills and fog are visible in the background.

A whale's tail emerges from the water, with droplets falling, set against a misty backdrop of forested hills and cloudy skies.

A person with curly hair and a life jacket faces a group of four people in red waterproof suits seated in a boat on the water, near a rocky shore with trees and buildings in the background.

A group of seven people wearing orange and black insulated suits stand on a wooden dock by the water, smiling at the camera; boats and blue sky are visible in the background.

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A woman with curly hair stands by a body of water, smiling. She holds a white crystal singing bowl in one hand and a stick in the other, with sunlight reflecting off the water in the background.

Two people sit in a boat on a lake, facing distant mountains under a bright sun. The water reflects the sunlight and the landscape is silhouetted, creating a peaceful and scenic atmosphere.

The sun shines brightly over a serene lake, with its light reflecting on the water. Mountains and clouds are visible in the distance, creating a peaceful and scenic landscape.

A group of sea lions lounges on rocky shorelines near the water, with waves splashing at the rocks and rugged cliffs in the background.

A whale swims near the ocean surface with one white flipper and one darker flipper raised, mountains and a cloudy sky visible in the distant background.

A whale’s tail splashes dramatically in the ocean, with forested hills and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

A person in an orange jacket and beanie smiles while sitting on a boat, looking back over their shoulder. Another person holds a pink flower. Mountains and water are visible in the background under a clear sky.

A humpback whale leaps out of the water with its fins extended, creating a splash, with forested hills and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Custom-Curated Retreats

Fully Customized Retreat Experiences Designed Around Your Vision

No two retreats are the same — and we believe they shouldn’t be. Our custom-curated retreats are built from the ground up around your group’s goals, interests, and pace.

We collaborate with retreat leaders, facilitators, and organizations to design experiences that may include:
Wildlife viewing and marine adventures
Guided kayaking and coastal exploration
Forest immersion and mindful nature experiences
Cultural learning and place-based storytelling
Slow adventure and intentional travel
Nourishing local food and shared meals

Every detail is considered, from daily flow to seasonal wildlife opportunities, ensuring a meaningful and seamless experience for your group.

A Wild, Supportive Setting for Retreats

Quadra Island & Campbell River, British Columbia

Our retreat locations are set within one of the most ecologically rich regions on the planet. Towering old-growth forests, sheltered waterways, and abundant wildlife create an ideal backdrop for reflection, connection, and transformation.

These wild places naturally invite:

Slower rhythms
Deeper presence
Meaningful connection with land and water

By hosting your retreat here, you offer participants an experience that feels both grounding and expansive — far from crowds, schedules, and distractions.

Aligned With Your Values

Wild Waterways Adventures is committed to responsible, carbon-neutral adventure travel. Our retreats are designed with care for both people and place. We prioritize:

Low-impact exploration
Respect for local ecosystems and wildlife
Small group experiences
Partnerships with local guides and businesses
Thoughtful planning that honours the land

Rates & Additional Information

Let’s Create Your Retreat

Adventure Rates and Associated Costs

Adult: $275 + $3 conservation fee, booking fee and taxes.
Kids 12 and under: $255 (8-12 years old), booking fee and taxes.
Private: $1,777 + $11 conservation fee, booking fee and taxes.
15% Fuel Surcharge
Gratuities are customary in Canada, but not included in rates and are at your discretion if you choose to tip your guide.

What to bring

Warm layers.
A reusable water bottle (water provided).
Rain Gear is a good idea on rainy forecasts, if you have it to wear under floater suits provided. Rain gear is not a requirement.
Don’t forget your camera and sunscreen!

Departures

Departures can be arranged for groups from Campbell River- Discovery Harbour Marina | Quadra Island – Quathiaski Cove. If you have a private booking we can pick you up at Heriot Bay, Resorts on Quadra, or Cortes Island at Manson’s Landing or Gorge Harbour.
Please come 20 minutes prior to departure.

Public Departures

8 am daily.

NOTE: Departure times may vary depending on the tides for the given day, so we may call you to change the start time to increase our chances of viewing the bears. If we do not call arrive 20 mins early for the 8am departure.

Boat and Gear Sanitization

Boat and Gear sanitation provided by Envirocleanse-A, also known as “Anolite,” is a next gen commercial disinfectant that is non-toxic, organic, biodegradable and EPA approved to kill SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (CleanTerra.ca). For more information on our covid protocols see our covid safety plan in our Health and Safety Policy.

Bathroom Breaks

There are accessible washrooms at the beginning and end of all tours. During tours, we can stop for bathroom breaks, but do not have washrooms on the boat.
Due to covid we may not have access to public washrooms on lunch breaks. In this case we will offer intertidal and or bush walks for restroom purposes that include toiletries and sanitizer. Welcome to the Great Outdoors!