Homalco Business Group (HBG)

Homalco Tours strives to be a leader in Indigenous tourism by using Homalco values to enrich the lives of members and guests. They deliver sustainable and award-winning cultural, wildlife and nature experiences with an authentic Indigenous perspective while growing opportunities for Homalco members.

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, (October 26, 2023) —The Homalco First Nation is pleased to announce its purchase of Way West Water Taxi Ltd., offering water transportation from Campbell River and the North Island to surrounding islands since 1996. The business serves many diverse industries with the transportation of people, equipment and supplies to remote communities, camps, and worksites. Our scheduled water taxi and marine transportation services connect Campbell River and North Central Vancouver Island to areas such as Stuart Island, Dent Island, Sonora Island, the Thurlow Islands, and multiple inlets on the mainland.

The Raven features a mix of new country and classic country music, as well as Homalco/K'ómoks/Tla'amin culture and language programming.

Established in 2011, Homalco Forestry LP (HFLP) provides forest management and timber harvesting services in Homalco territory. HFLP is wholly owned by the Homalco First Nation and is managed by a board of directors.

The Orford Fish Hatchery is located in Orford Bay in Bute Inlet. It was established 1992 and is located in an old logging camp site. The Hatchery was originally a small operation that allowed the Nation to provide training and employment opportunities. It quickly grew to a larger operation that can support up to 3.5 million chum fry each year.