In June, you dont have to run far to get on some Springs, North end of Porcher(Humpback, Hunts inlet, Edeye), North end Of stephens or even Sqautteri.
If your staying on boat or dont mind running 35miles, Dundas is worth checking out. Chatham sound can get rough, but you can always run down east side of Melville and pick your way into rupert
I run a Hewescraft 220 ET HT Oceanpro with 225 Honda and just do day trips, typicall trailer boat every night and stay in Hotel in Rupert
I run dummy Flasher 5' behind canon ball with cutplug Blue herring ~20' to clip, Depths can vary but typically 50-65'. Check your bait often
Late July/August, I use spoons and plugs. Thats usually when I take my daughters, pretty easy to get on alot of coho.
You mention fishing with the mrs's, so I assume pretty casual day trips, Staying on Boat? If your staying on boat, I hear parking is free at Port Edward. I put boat in at Cows bay in Rupert and pay the parking
You mention Chuck noob, Pay attention to weather, always use better judgement, know how to use Electronics properly, know your boat inside and out, If you never anchored have someone show you how to do it safely. I am sure others can add to this safety considerations. May sound like I am preaching but I just want us all to be safe and make it home with a boat full of fish