The Gulf Island s mild Mediterranean-type climate provides a unique habitat for plants and animals alike. Lying in the rain shadow of the Vancouver Island mountains produces very dry summers and mild winters. Adapted to the climate are the Arbutus and Gerry Oak trees.
Wildlife also abounds on the Gulf Islands.
Blacktail Deer, Raccoons, River Otters and other marine mammals are abundant. Seals, Sea Lions, and Killer Whales are often observed offshore as well as Harbour Porpoises. Surface Intervals - Sight seeing Valdes Island cliff and rock formations. Join us for a real West Coast marine wilderness tour on s your surface interval. Sea Otters, Sea Lions, Bald Eagle and more than 200 species of birds are a few that call this home.