Rainforest inlets, orca-filled straits, UNESCO biosphere reserves, and protected Gulf Islands — world-class kayaking at every skill level.
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with 350,000 hectares of old-growth rainforest, inlets, and islands. Guided tours from Tofino take you to Meares Island, remote beaches, and First Nations cultural sites. Multi-day expeditions available for the adventurous.
Paddle past the BC Legislature, the Fairmont Empress, and under the Johnson Street Bridge on a guided harbour tour. The Gorge Waterway extends 7km inland through parks — a peaceful urban paddle. Perfect for all ages.
The Southern Gulf Islands offer some of the most scenic kayaking in BC. Clear water, seal haul-outs, eagles, and orcas (transient pods pass through). Multi-day island-hopping routes connect Salt Spring, Pender, Saturna, and Mayne Islands.
The holy grail for wildlife kayaking. Johnstone Strait is the world's best location for watching orcas from a kayak — both resident fish-eating pods and transients that hunt seals. Multi-day paddle camping trips available from Telegraph Cove and Alert Bay.
Calm harbour paddling with Comox Glacier as a backdrop. The estuary is a bird sanctuary — herons, eagles, sandpipers. Good for families and those wanting a relaxed outing without the open-ocean exposure.