OUR LOCATION
Into The Wild On Sonora Island
Tucked along the waters of Innes Passage, Breakwater Lodge is surrounded by one of the most biodiverse and dynamic marine environments on the West Coast. Here, nature doesn’t just pass by — it thrives, with wildlife that moves through, lingers, and creates an ever-changing landscape of coastal beauty.
Sonora Island sits at the convergence of powerful tidal currents and deep fjord-like inlets, creating a marine environment unlike anywhere else.
Land, Sea, and Sky, Connected.
Closer to shore, sea lions gather on rocky outcrops, barking and splashing while bald eagles keep watch from wind-bent trees. With the tides come other sightings: black bears picking their way along kelp-strewn beaches, and occasionally, the distant, unmistakable shape of a grizzly moving through the sedge.
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Experience Wildlife
As deep ocean currents surge through these narrow corridors, they stir up nutrient-rich layers from below, fuelling an incredibly rich and productive marine ecosystem. This natural mixing acts like a magnet, drawing wildlife of all kinds — from the smallest krill to the largest whales.
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Explore Protected Inlets
While Innis Pass itself is swift and dramatic, it opens out into a network of calm, protected inlets and sounds — just minutes from our dock. Once through the pass, the water settles into glassy channels. It’s this rare combination that makes our location so unique.
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A Hotspot for Biodiversity
Spot humpbacks feeding just off the point, their wide backs rising slowly before a flick of the fluke disappears beneath the surface. Orcas move through the channels in tight formations, while Dall’s Porpoises and Pacific White-Sided Dolphins trace the wake of passing boats.
Getting Here
The most common way to reach us is by flying into Campbell River, British Columbia, then taking a scenic water taxi ride with Qaya Way West. Want to skip the drive? A direct 50-minute seaplane flight from Vancouver to the lodge can also be arranged. Our team is happy to help coordinate travel and recommend the best option based on your itinerary.