Canada · CANOEING AND KAYAKING IN VANCOUVER ISLAND
The 11 best canoeing and kayaking in Vancouver Island you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Paddle Victoria Harbour past the Empress and Parliament Buildings, with expert instruction, wildlife views, and a small six-person group.
“Excellent guide, magical weather, very helpful staff. Safe experience with staff ready to address questions and provide gear if necessary”
Paddle Thetis Lake near Victoria with expert instruction, calm Pacific Northwest scenery, a protected swim stop, and time to reach Upper Thetis Lake.
“My family took the Paddling yesterday. The instructor was very helpful and easy to follow. We all were first time paddling but we could do it after 15 minutes of instruction. Then the instructor was following us for 45 minutes to show some more fun playing with the paddle board like jumping … it is recommended if you want to learn standing paddling. theist lake is also beautiful and peaceful to paddle”
Paddle Victoria Harbour at sunset, spot seals and otters, and see Parliament and Johnson Street Bridge with a small expert-led group.
“Wesley provided a fun and educational evening. We saw lots of birds, seals, fish and other wildlife. He was knowledgeable and fun. I would say our trip was awesome!”
Review of Telegraph Cove’s 2-hour evening kayak tour, with wildlife, Johnstone Strait views, pricing, weather tips, and booking advice.
“Did not go ahead due to weather. Not informed until we arrived, although we were told we should have had an email (never arrived). Star taken off. Appreciate the fact that the company have safety at heart.”
Paddle Johnstone Strait from Telegraph Cove, spotting eagles, seals, porpoises, and perhaps whales on a guided five-hour kayak tour.
“I had so much fun on this tour. I loved our guide, she was fantastic and taking car of each one all the time. The landscape was stunning but the highlight for me was the wildlife: some Humpback whales and porpoises from far, bald eagle and a sea otter call Fred.”
Paddle Johnstone Strait from Telegraph Cove, with rainforest views, wildlife, expert instruction, and a remote beach lunch break.
“Great scenery and wildlife. Good equipment. Not sure the guide has what it takes to interact with (paying) customers, who were mostly left unsure and confused as to where they should be on the water. I felt sorry for a Catalan couple from Barcelona who were subjected to a nonsensical and egotistical tirade regarding rules that were never set out in the first place and were then applied completely inconsistently. It could well have been directed at us too but we weren’t sure what was going on or what to do! It was a beautiful day but we were left with a bad taste at the end it, after being…”
Kayak the calm Discovery Islands, then search for whales and orcas by boat on this full-day Campbell River adventure.
“Well organised and nice tour. Captain Martin and Kayak Manager Steve, were very well prepared and always friendly and helpful. The lunch on board was really good as were all the snacks served. Very nice 3 hours kayaking in absolute peace! The only downside of the Tour was not seeing the sea lions and eagles fishing (and a few bears on the shore 😓), but you can't see everything. It is perhaps not a Tour I would recommend to photographers, who like us want to capture some of the Canadian wildlife, but it is still a very enjoyable and at the same time relaxing Tour. Thank you!”
Review of Telegraph Cove’s four-hour sea kayaking tour, with wildlife, expert guides, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.
“One of the best tours in history :) amazing place and even better tour guide. Highly recommended!”
Spend nine hours kayaking remote British Columbia waters and watching humpbacks, orcas, bears, and more from Campbell River.
“Fantastic company Laura and Stephen were great guides took us to some amazing remote locations . Saw many humpbacks and even lucky enough to see two of them breaching .very organised and delicious packed lunch onboard .”
Paddle Telegraph Cove’s calm waters for two hours, with rainforest views, sea stars, seals, eagles, and a chance of otters or orcas.
Review of North Island Kayak’s six-hour Telegraph Cove tour, with orcas, sea stars, bald eagles, expert guides, gear, costs, and practical tips.
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