Sea Kayaking Tours from Telegraph Cove, British Columbia

The Johnstone Strait is home to some of the highest levels of biodiversity in Canada. For three days, we will explore the ecosystem and discover a myriad of animals, large and small — from microscopic plankton to the gargantuan humpback whale. These mighty mammals of the sea call Johnstone Strait their summer home, as do Steller sea lions, harbour seals, Dall’s porpoises, minke whales, northern resident killer whales, the Biggs transient killer whales, and river and sea otters.

Johnstone Strait boasts 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 alien-like marine critters to admire alongside our more familiar birds and mammals. Your beachside campsites are totally off-grid and only accessible by watercraft.  You will spend the days paddling and exploring the coastlines in your trusty kayak, always on the lookout for wildlife.

Your tour begins at 8:30 am and departs from Telegraph Cove on Fridays or Mondays.  And then you return to Telegraph Cove in the late afternoon on the third day.  While no previous kayaking experience is necessary, you should be physically and mentally fit for 3 days of kayaking and camping in a wilderness setting.

Venture on a remarkable 5-day kayaking tour from Telegraph Cove, BC.  From Johnstone Strait into Blackfish Sound, you’ll glide through some of BC’s finest spots and through two of the most biodiverse bodies of water on the Pacific Coast. You will camp in a remote wilderness area and enjoy the timelessness of this authentic coastal location. In the capable hands of your exceptional guides, you’ll enjoy unique locations, landscapes, and wildlife exclusive to this secluded tip of the world.

This is a voyage of discovery in two of British Columbia’s most beautiful natural environments: Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound. If we are blessed with good weather, you’ll stay at several campsites and enjoy relaxing in incredibly remote locations—so you can trade the hustle and bustle of the city for the peaceful sounds of BC’s raw wilderness. Blackfish Sound and the surrounding area can be full of wildlife ranging from eagles, porpoises, dolphins, sea lions, birds of prey, humpbacks, orcas, and a variety of different invertebrates hiding under the surface.  Weynton Passage and Blackney Passage, two areas we will paddle in, boast an abundance of wildlife in the area due to the high tidal current speed—why is that, you ask? You’ll just have to come on the tour to find out!

Your tour begins at 8:30 am and departs from Telegraph Cove on Mondays throughout the season.  And then you return to Telegraph Cove in the late afternoon on the following Friday.  While no previous kayaking experience is necessary, you should be physically and mentally fit for 5 days of kayaking and camping in a wilderness setting.

Enjoy this amazing all-inclusive 6-day sea kayak expedition in the Broughton Archipelago. 

On this extended 6-day tour, we will cross both the Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound to delve deep into the Broughton Archipelago. Indulge in the unparalleled tranquility of this majestic place that boasts over 200 islands and stretches all the way to the mainland of British Columbia. Enjoy the best of both worlds by experiencing wildlife hotspots in the Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound before losing yourself in the hushed serenity of the Broughton Archipelago.

This kayaking tour is a complete experience that will take you on an extended journey through the incredible and untamed wilderness of the British Columbia coast. You will cross Johnstone Strait exploring the habitats of minke whales, orcas, and harbor seals. And then paddle across to Blackfish Sound, passing through areas common for humpback whales, Dall’s porpoises, and Steller sea lions. Finally, we’ll paddle through the Broughton Archipelago in search of migratory birds, sea lion haul outs, harbor porpoises, and some of the best intertidal life in the area.

This tour involves six days of kayaking, and on some of those days, we paddle as much as 20 km or more and camp in remote areas with very few developed services. It is best for ages 16 years old and above and is especially suitable for adventurers who have experience with remote, self-supported trips.

Your tour begins at 8:30 am and departs from Telegraph Cove on Sundays throughout the season.  You will paddle one way from Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island, to the mainland and use a water taxi for the journey back.  This trip can also run in reverse by taking a water taxi on the first morning to the heart of the Archipelago before paddling for the next 6 days back to Telegraph Cove.