Solstice Sound: A Ceremonial Whale‑Song Retreat off Comox

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Solstice Sound: A Ceremonial Whale‑Song Retreat off Comox

A four-hour Summer Solstice voyage from Comox (June 21, 11:00) led by Wild Waterways Adventures combining whale and coastal wildlife viewing with guided meditation, channelled song and sacred medicines.

Solstice Sound: A Ceremonial Whale‑Song Retreat off Comox.

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Location
Comox
Operator
Wild Waterways Adventures
Category
Whale Watch
Robert Eric Crews
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On the Summer Solstice, Wild Waterways Adventures invites you out of Comox for a four‑hour marine journey led by Métis guide Maitreya and Sarah of Soundseed Yoga. The Summer Solstice Whale Song Retreat pairs attentive wildlife viewing—humpback whales, dolphins, eagles and the possibility of bears along shore—with guided meditation, sacred medicines and channelled song in honour of the whales’ return to the North Salish Sea.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Whales, dolphins and coastal predators
THE WILDLIFE

Whales, dolphins and coastal predators

The outing centers on marine and coastal wildlife—spotting humpback whales and dolphins on the water and scanning shorelines for eagles and bears.

Guided meditation, song and sacred medicines
THE CEREMONY

Guided meditation, song and sacred medicines

Participants join Métis guide Maitreya and Sarah of Soundseed Yoga for a ceremonial journey that includes guided meditation, sacred medicines and channelled song to honour the whales’ return.

Summer Solstice, small-group format
THE TIMING

Summer Solstice, small-group format

The retreat is scheduled for June 21 and runs four hours; group size is limited to up to 10 people and private tours are available.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

Over four hours the vessel moves into the North Salish Sea for focused time on the water—pauses for wildlife observation are interwoven with a ceremonial segment led by the guides, blending attentive watching with guided meditation, song and sacred practices.

Whales, dolphins and coastal predators

THE WILDLIFE

Whales, dolphins and coastal predators

The outing centers on marine and coastal wildlife—spotting humpback whales and dolphins on the water and scanning shorelines for eagles and bears.

Guided meditation, song and sacred medicines

THE CEREMONY

Guided meditation, song and sacred medicines

Participants join Métis guide Maitreya and Sarah of Soundseed Yoga for a ceremonial journey that includes guided meditation, sacred medicines and channelled song to honour the whales’ return.

Summer Solstice, small-group format

THE TIMING

Summer Solstice, small-group format

The retreat is scheduled for June 21 and runs four hours; group size is limited to up to 10 people and private tours are available.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this retreat suits — and who should think twice.

1
Small‑group seekersIdeal for travelers seeking an intimate, small‑group experience—the operator limits groups to up to 10 people and offers private tours.
2
Ceremony‑minded travelersA match for those looking for guided meditation, channelled song and sacred‑medicine elements led by Métis guide Maitreya and Sarah of Soundseed Yoga.
3
Wildlife enthusiastsWell suited to naturalists focused on marine sightings—participants can expect opportunities to see humpback whales, dolphins, eagles and, along shorelines, possibly bears.
4
Short‑trip adventurersGood for people who prefer shorter outings; the full retreat runs four hours.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

When & where

The retreat is scheduled for June 21 at 11:00, departing from Comox.

Duration

The outing lasts four hours.

Group size & bookings

Groups are limited to up to 10 people; private tours are available.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Summer Solstice Whale Song Retreat?

The retreat runs four hours.

When and where does the retreat depart?

The event is scheduled for June 21 at 11:00 and departs from Comox.

How large are the groups?

Groups are limited to up to 10 people; private tours are available.

Who leads the ceremony and guided practices?

The retreat is led by Métis guide Maitreya alongside Sarah of Soundseed Yoga.

What wildlife might we see?

The trip focuses on marine and coastal wildlife, including humpback whales, dolphins, eagles, and the possibility of bears along shorelines.