June Photography Tour
Join Sea Otter Eco Tours as we feature a new photography tour opportunity with award-winning local photographer Catherine Babault!
June Photography Tour with Award-Winning Local Photographer Catherine Babault!
Our personalized tour package includes two days on the water, three nights’ accommodation in our B&B, meals, and a unique opportunity to hone your photography skills in the field with professional photographer Catherine Babault.
Each tour day features six hours on the water around Quatsino Sound, where you can photograph sea otters in their natural habitat while also searching for humpback whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, and bald eagles that frequent the area.
Catherine Babault is an award-winning nature and wildlife photographer based on Vancouver Island. She has been offering photo tours and workshops on Vancouver Island year-round since 2018, hosting guests from around the world in both English and French. Catherine is the author of three photo books that uniquely feature the wildlife of Vancouver Island, including sea otters.
Whether you are a seasoned photographer seeking exceptional photo opportunities or an amateur photographer looking to enhance your skills in the field with a professional, Catherine will be delighted to share her knowledge and experience about photography and wildlife on northern Vancouver Island—the “wild” west coast.
Tour Itinerary
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Arrive in Port Alice by car or by flight to Port Hardy.
Meet and Greet with photographer Catherine Babault and your Port Alice hosts Ron andMeghan Halcrow.
Dinner provided.
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Photography Day
6 hours exploring Quatsino Sound photographing sea otters and other wildlife.
Hands-on photography workshop on the boat.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
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Photography Day
6 hours exploring Holberg Inlet photographing sea otters and other wildlife.
Hands on photography workshop on the boat.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
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Depart heading south by car or airport transfer to Port Hardy airport.
Breakfast provided.
Package Rates
$3,558.57 CAD per person plus applicable taxes.
Limited Availability (maximum 4 passengers).
2 passengers minimum.
This rate does not include taxes, car travel, flights, airport pickup, or gratuities.)
A $2000 deposit is required upon booking. The remainder is due 30 days before the tour starts date of June 1st, 2026.
Additional Details:
Cancellation Policy: Upon receipt of a written notice of cancellation more than 30 days before the start of the workshop/tour, we will refund 75% of the deposit. If we receive the written notice of cancellation less than 30 days but more than 10 days before the start of the workshop/tour, we will refund 50% of the cost. There will be no refund if we receive a written notice of cancellation less than 10 days before the start of the workshop/tour.
No Bookings: If there are no bookings by May 1st, 2026, we will cancel this tour.