Snorkel Tours .....

From early July until late October we embark on a journey into the shallow pools and the slow running waters of the Campbell River, to witness the migration and spawing habits of the massive runs of Coho, Steelhead, Chum, Chinook and pink salmon that spawn in the Campbell River.


We enter the water at the logging bridge, where a slow moving pool and plenty of room makes entry both safe and enjoyable. From there you receive a lesson on the safety procedures and expectations of what you might see in the river. This is also a good spot to check all equipment and take a little swim around to get used to the equipment, making sure that the run is as comfortable as possible.

We are careful not to disturb the fishermen casting into the waters on both banks of the river, occasionally we retrieve their favourite fishing lures that have caught on the rocks in the depths of the pools.

Swim across the river to one of our favourite deep pools; famous with our guides as the lair of the giants, this is where the really big guys like to hang out. If you miss this one don't worry, there are be plenty more viewing opportunities along the river as we casually drift with the current.

A guide ratio of 1 to 5 guests increases the comfort zone for those of you who have never experienced this awesome spectacle. We assure you; your worries will be replaced with adrenaline when you encounter a school of the giant Tyee. This snorkel tour that is exclusive to the Campbell River and to Paradise Found Adventure Tour Company.

Further down the river, in the shallows it seems that you could not possible float over the rocks. This is not a problem if you keep your arms stretched out in front of your body, your head down and go with the flow of the river. You will gently flow with the water around any obstacles in your path, all the while becoming increasingly excited about the growing number of different species you encounter.

The exit site is a slow moving, deep water tidal affected pool in the estuary, often visited by harbour seals awaiting the easy prey of trapped salmon following the tides in and out of the river. The huge rocks that mark the banks of the river make exiting easy and the bus is waiting to pick you up for the second run.

The option of running the rapids is given the second time around. We also suggest that you hold off on the picture taking the first time but highly recommend you carry your underwater camera on the second run. After having experienced this tour once, your comfort zone is dramatically increased with the result that you inevitably see much more.

The short rapid run is not for everyone as the chances of seeing salmon are hindered by the speed at which you're travelling, but for the thrill seeker this is an absolute must. For those who choose to do the previous run again, we drop the thrill seekers off with a guide and the rest of us continue down to where we originally entered the river and start all over again.

The entire trip takes anywhere from 3 - 4 hours depending on the group. All equipment, transportation and expert instruction is included. We recommend that you remove all earrings as they have been mistaken for fishing lures before, and it can give you a start to have a rainbow trout nibble on your ear.

Snorkel with the salmon rates:
	Adults $119 plus 5% GST Tax
	16 and under $74 plus 5% GST Tax

Code of Ethics—
Operation and Pleasure use on or in the Campbell River

In recognition of the increasing pleasure and commercial use of the Campbell River, the following voluntary code of ethics has been developed and endorsed by Paradise Found Adventures in cooperation with industry partners to minimize user impact on the river.

Objectives:
	To protect and enhance the Campbell River natural beauty, water quality, aquatic and wildlife resources.
	To identify and respect the concern for possible impacts on the river and its resources by all users with the goal of minimizing them.
	To communicate the safe use of the river

Code:
	Be safe and always swim, boat, snorkel or float with a partner.
	Be aware of your surroundings and the river hazards.
	Respect all other river users.
	Respect all adjacent private property.
	Designated spawning channels are not to be disturbed. See map.
	While swimming or snorkeling, limit the impact on the fish. No lingering, herding, or wolf packing.
	Recognize and use designated river entry and exit locations. See map.
	Please take all personal items and garbage with you when you leave.