A guided boat tour with IARS Ltd. will put you in touch with the history and spectacular scenery of Indian Arm or Burrard Inlet. You will have the opportunity to view seals, eagles, and other marine wildlife, as well as waterfalls and historic landmarks such as the Buntzen Power Stations, Wigwam Inn, and First Nations pictographs.

IARS Ltd. is pleased to provide water taxi services on Indian Arm and Burrard Inlet.  We are based in Port Moody and pick up passengers at Rocky Point Park (in Port Moody) and Cates Park (in North Vancouver) for easy access to Indian Arm.

Our eco-tour boats, Oceanwatch and Oceanwatch II, can each comfortably transport up to 40 passengers in one trip. Our other vessels can transport groups of up to 12 passengers safely, efficiently and economically.

Contact us for information and pricing.

Sea School Field Trips are designed to give students an at-sea learning experience. Trips focus on the marine environment and connect students with the activities, nature and wildlife on Indian Arm and Burrard Inlet. On board Oceanwatch, or Oceanwatch II, students will have a fun, safe, educational, and unique marine adventure.

INDIAN ARM TOUR

Come and explore the waters and islands of Indian Arm. You will experience the natural beauty of a fjord including waterfalls and marine wildlife.  Your students will also learn about the history of the area including First Nations pictograph sites and the historic Bunzten Power Stations.

HARBOUR TOURS

 Visit the Port Moody Harbour and learn how the port functions.  Examine environmental issues, including transportation of goods, shipping and the many activities in and around the port. Students will learn how the many products that they use in their lives come from abroad and eventually make their way on to the shelves of stores.

FIRST NATIONS ECO ADVENTURE

 in partnership with Takaya Tours  Experience a cultural guided tour of Indian Arm in the traditional territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Explore the traditions aboard Oceanwatch, with experienced Tsleil-Waututh guides. The options of a guided canoe tour or authentic First Nations meal can be added.