Short on time? Come and try these amazing kayaking day trips along the northern coast of Vancouver Island. Paddle through calm inlets, hidden coves, and rugged island passages surrounded by coastal rainforest. You’ll spot seals, sea lions, porpoises, and bald eagles along the way—and you might even see humpback whales or orcas. Led by experienced guides, these tours include all gear, safety instruction, and lunch. This makes them perfect for beginners and nature lovers who want to experience the region’s stunning wildlife and scenery in a single day.
These day tours out of Telegraph Cove are a perfect fit for your adventure vacation on Vancouver Island if you’re short on time. Both tours start and end in the charming seaside community of Telegraph Cove. Summer is a great time to see killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions, all of which are common in the area. Sea kayaking provides a unique way to connect with the marine environment and observe the wildlife that thrives along the stunning BC coast. The trips are suitable for families, and no previous kayaking experience is necessary.
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Group size minimum: 4
Robson Bight Ecological Reserve: 400 CAD/per adult + 5% GST
Broughton Archipelago Marine Park: 475 CAD/per person + 5% GST
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On this kayaking tour, you will be either dropped off or picked up at a private beach on the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve. It is a protected orca habitat famous for its whale-rubbing beaches. The tour will begin at 9:00 AM and depart from Telegraph Cove. Your guides will be top-level kayakers, certified by the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia. So even if it’s your first time kayaking, you’ll learn the ropes from the very best!
The Johnstone Strait on Northern Vancouver Island is home to some of the highest biodiversity levels in Canada. Throughout the day, you will explore the ecosystem and discover a myriad of animals, large and small. In fact, you may even encounter a pod of killer whales! These mighty mammals of the sea call Johnstone Strait their summer home, as do Steller sea lions, harbor seals, Dall’s porpoises, minke whales, and otters.
The northern resident orcas typically arrive in July and remain until mid-September. They are known to transit through the Robson Bight daily. Johnstone Strait has over fifty bird species living and migrating through the area, so keep your eye on the sky as well as the intertidal zone! There are tons of unusual marine critters to admire alongside Canada’s more familiar birds and mammals. Our partners guarantee you won’t be disappointed by the sheer number of amazing animals you’ll see. The tour guides will ensure they are unharmed.
Your destination will be the boundary of the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve, accessible only by watercraft and ideal for sea kayaking. This coastal journey is a fantastic retreat amongst nature’s most basic yet impressive elements. You’ll be well taken care of by your experienced guides—they’ll make sure you’re well-fed, informed, safe, and entertained. And, of course, you’ll enjoy the many natural wonders of this region!
This is a one-way trip, so you will either kayak to Robson Bight or take a water taxi. Afterwards, you’ll return to Telegraph Cove in the late afternoon using the opposite mode of transportation.
Your tour will begin at 8:30 AM and depart from Telegraph Cove. The fun and scenic water taxi ride will take you to the park in about 30 minutes. Your tour guides will be top-level kayakers, certified by the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Colum...)
Your tour will begin at 8:30 AM and depart from Telegraph Cove. The fun and scenic water taxi ride will take you to the park in about 30 minutes. Your tour guides will be top-level kayakers, certified by the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia. So even if it’s your first time kayaking, you’ll learn the ropes from the very best! They’ll make sure you’re well-fed, rested, and entertained, and, of course, enjoying nature!
The Blackfish Sound area is made up of high currents, mazes of several small islands, numerous inlets, and bays. Notably, the islands are undeveloped and largely undiscovered. The waters here are an excellent spot to spend the day exploring the sea by kayak. Once there, you’ll swim through pristine, clear, cold waters frequented by salmon, bears, seals, porpoises, sea stars, sea cucumbers, eagles, dolphins, orcas, and humpback whales.
On this day tour, you’ll enjoy the tranquil beauty of the area as you follow your guide through a myriad of islands and islets. You’ll stop at a couple of beaches along the way for a packed lunch and to watch wildlife pass by. There are tons of alien-like marine critters to admire alongside Canada’s more familiar birds and mammals. Our partners guarantee you won’t be disappointed by the sheer number of amazing animals you’ll see—but do your best to let them pass peacefully!
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