𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 & 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 🙏🌊🐻
I’m incredibly honoured to share that 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 has received the 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝—𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!
As a one-person operation, this recognition means so much to me. Every tour I lead is personal—from sharing wildlife encounters to creating once-in-a-lifetime memories with my guests.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞—𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬.
That’s why this award feels extra special: 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting small, ethical, and conservation-minded tourism. Thank you for trusting me to show you the wild beauty of British Columbia’s coast.
Here’s to many more unforgettable days on the water 🐋🦅🐻
#TripadvisorTravellersChoice #Top10Experience #VancouverIslandPhotoTours #WildlifeToursBC #SupportLocal #SmallBusinessBigHeart #EthicalWildlifeTours #gratefulheart❤️
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 & 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 🙏🌊🐻
I’m incredibly honoured to share that 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 has received the 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝—𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!
As a one-person operation, this recognition means so much to me. Every tour I lead is personal—from sharing wildlife encounters to creating once-in-a-lifetime memories with my guests.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞—𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬.
That’s why this award feels extra special: 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting small, ethical, and conservation-minded tourism. Thank you for trusting me to show you the wild beauty of British Columbia’s coast.
Here’s to many more unforgettable days on the water 🐋🦅🐻
#TripadvisorTravellersChoice #Top10Experience #VancouverIslandPhotoTours #WildlifeToursBC #SupportLocal #SmallBusinessBigHeart #EthicalWildlifeTours #gratefulheart❤️
Ocean Place Team 2025 🌊🌱🌍
Every year, I’m so lucky to have an incredible team of friends by my side to help keep this dream alive—living close to nature, sharing wildlife experiences, and growing clean, organic food.
Each season, my Ocean Place Team is a unique mix of people and cultures—and 2025 is no exception.
This year, Selda from Turkey, Alejandro from Mexico, and Joans from the Galápagos Islands have joined me and my boys to take on the big tasks around the place—from the garden to the kitchen, from supporting my wildlife tours to daily life.
Together, we’re not just planting vegetables—we’re building friendships, sharing stories, and learning from each other every single day. 🌿🤝✨
Most importantly, they help me create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for my guests—something I could never do without a strong team of friends behind me, keeping everything running back home while I’m out on the water. 🚤🐋
Thank you, team, for supporting my vision of living as sustainably as possible, growing healthy food, creating soil with our worm farm, and helping me continue this meaningful work.
Love you guys! 💚🌍🙌
These are the moments that matter. 🫶
Ocean Place Team 2025 🌊🌱🌍
Every year, I’m so lucky to have an incredible team of friends by my side to help keep this dream alive—living close to nature, sharing wildlife experiences, and growing clean, organic food.
Each season, my Ocean Place Team is a unique mix of people and cultures—and 2025 is no exception.
This year, Selda from Turkey, Alejandro from Mexico, and Joans from the Galápagos Islands have joined me and my boys to take on the big tasks around the place—from the garden to the kitchen, from supporting my wildlife tours to daily life.
Together, we’re not just planting vegetables—we’re building friendships, sharing stories, and learning from each other every single day. 🌿🤝✨
Most importantly, they help me create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for my guests—something I could never do without a strong team of friends behind me, keeping everything running back home while I’m out on the water. 🚤🐋
Thank you, team, for supporting my vision of living as sustainably as possible, growing healthy food, creating soil with our worm farm, and helping me continue this meaningful work.
Love you guys! 💚🌍🙌
These are the moments that matter. 🫶
Bald eagle taking off in Glendale Cove, Knight Inlet, Traditional territory of the Da’Naxda’xw Awaetlala First Nation, British Columbia, Canada #explorebc #knightinlet #baldeagles #wildlifewatching
Bald eagle taking off in Glendale Cove, Knight Inlet, Traditional territory of the Da’Naxda’xw Awaetlala First Nation, British Columbia, Canada #explorebc #knightinlet #baldeagles #wildlifewatching
🐾 Cougars - the ghosts of the forest 🌳
Vancouver Island is home to one of the highest concentrations of cougars in North America. These incredible big cats are built for speed and agility:
🔥 They can leap an astonishing 6 to 12 meters (20-40 ft) in a single bound!
⚡ With bursts of 70 km/hr (45 mi/hr), they’re lightning-fast sprinters.
Though rarely seen, their presence shapes the wild balance of the island. Have you ever spotted one in the wild? 👀
🐾 Cougars - the ghosts of the forest 🌳
Vancouver Island is home to one of the highest concentrations of cougars in North America. These incredible big cats are built for speed and agility:
🔥 They can leap an astonishing 6 to 12 meters (20-40 ft) in a single bound!
⚡ With bursts of 70 km/hr (45 mi/hr), they’re lightning-fast sprinters.
Though rarely seen, their presence shapes the wild balance of the island. Have you ever spotted one in the wild? 👀
🐟🦅 Catch it if you can! 🦅💨
Bald eagles are master hunters with razor-sharp vision... but why hunt when you can steal your neighbor’s lunch? 😎🍽️
🚤 Witness moments like this on tour!
👉 https://vancouverislandtours.info
🐟🦅 Catch it if you can! 🦅💨
Bald eagles are master hunters with razor-sharp vision... but why hunt when you can steal your neighbor’s lunch? 😎🍽️
🚤 Witness moments like this on tour!
👉 https://vancouverislandtours.info
🐋 The ocean’s acrobat – humpback whale! 🌊✨
🤯 Did you know that humpback whales can launch their massive 40-ton bodies completely out of the water? Scientists believe breaching helps them communicate!
📸 This breaching beauty was captured close to shore at Plumbers Island off northern Vancouver Island, First Nations Territory, Traditional Territories of the Kwakwaka`wakw People, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
#HumpbackWhale #WildlifePhotography #EthicalTravel #WhaleWatching #SustainableTourism #ExploreBC #vancouverisland
🐋 The ocean’s acrobat – humpback whale! 🌊✨
🤯 Did you know that humpback whales can launch their massive 40-ton bodies completely out of the water? Scientists believe breaching helps them communicate!
📸 This breaching beauty was captured close to shore at Plumbers Island off northern Vancouver Island, First Nations Territory, Traditional Territories of the Kwakwaka`wakw People, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
#HumpbackWhale #WildlifePhotography #EthicalTravel #WhaleWatching #SustainableTourism #ExploreBC #vancouverisland
🌊🏔️ Step into the heart of British Columbia’s untamed beauty with our exclusive Kingcome Inlet – First Nations Tour!
This 10-12 hour adventure is more than just a photo tour—it’s a journey through time, culture, and breathtaking wilderness.
🌿 An Unforgettable Cultural Experience
At the Kingcome River mouth, we are welcomed by a First Nations guide from Kingcome Raven Adventures, who will lead us on an immersive jet boat tour deep into the Traditional Territory of the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw First Nation. This is a rare and honored opportunity to experience the rich history, traditions, and breathtaking landscapes of the Kingcome Valley firsthand.
🏔️ Highlights of the Tour:
✨ Travel through emerald valleys & beneath snow-capped peaks;
🌲 Hike through lush rainforest to stunning waterfalls;
🐻 Visit a protected river sanctuary where grizzlies may be spotted;
🌊 About First Nations culture from a local guide n one of BC’s most remote regions;
Book your adventure today!
🔗https://vancouverislandtours.info/photo-tours/kingcome-inlet-first-nations/
#KingcomeInlet #VancouverIslandPhotoTours #FirstNationsTour #WildlifePhotography #ExploreBC #SustainableTourism #CulturalHeritage #EthicalWildlifeTours
🌊🏔️ Step into the heart of British Columbia’s untamed beauty with our exclusive Kingcome Inlet – First Nations Tour!
This 10-12 hour adventure is more than just a photo tour—it’s a journey through time, culture, and breathtaking wilderness.
🌿 An Unforgettable Cultural Experience
At the Kingcome River mouth, we are welcomed by a First Nations guide from Kingcome Raven Adventures, who will lead us on an immersive jet boat tour deep into the Traditional Territory of the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw First Nation. This is a rare and honored opportunity to experience the rich history, traditions, and breathtaking landscapes of the Kingcome Valley firsthand.
🏔️ Highlights of the Tour:
✨ Travel through emerald valleys & beneath snow-capped peaks;
🌲 Hike through lush rainforest to stunning waterfalls;
🐻 Visit a protected river sanctuary where grizzlies may be spotted;
🌊 About First Nations culture from a local guide n one of BC’s most remote regions;
Book your adventure today!
🔗https://vancouverislandtours.info/photo-tours/kingcome-inlet-first-nations/
#KingcomeInlet #VancouverIslandPhotoTours #FirstNationsTour #WildlifePhotography #ExploreBC #SustainableTourism #CulturalHeritage #EthicalWildlifeTours
🦦 Self-care, otter style! 🧼✨
Did you know sea otters groom their fur to stay warm? Their dense fur traps air, keeping them cozy in chilly waters! 🌊❄️
#seaotters #explorebc #ottergram #beautifulbritishcolumbia #wildlifephotography
🦦 Self-care, otter style! 🧼✨
Did you know sea otters groom their fur to stay warm? Their dense fur traps air, keeping them cozy in chilly waters! 🌊❄️
#seaotters #explorebc #ottergram #beautifulbritishcolumbia #wildlifephotography
Join Rolf’s family-friendly small group adventure photo tours with a maximum of 4 guests / 5 for families with children.
Rolf specializes in photo and wildlife experiences on board his safe, covered and certified boat.
With Rolf’s extensive expertise, you’ll gain invaluable insights, tips, and captivating stories to enrich your journey.
