Vancouver Island Sea Kayaking Tours BC - Your Wilderness Retreat
Truly get away - kayaking in Kyuquot, off the beaten path! Experience the joy, wonder, and diversity of a remote Vancouver Island adventure destination rich in marine biology and Aboriginal cultural interactions. Join us on Spring Island for professionally guided sea kayaking, old-growth forest walks, shoreline hikes, and diverse wildlife viewing. Have a uniquely flexible, fun, and refreshing Canadian ecotourism vacation!Relax with the unmatched camping comforts of our Base Camp Kayaking tours, savour the remote and rugged beauty while on one of our Expedition Kayaking trips, or re-focus on a customized Wilderness Retreat.
| You all create a magical experience for sharing this place of natural beauty with nourishing company and delicious food. |
| Odete Pinho, Vancouver, BC |
Featured Sea Kayaking Vacation Packages
Featured Experience
7-Day West Coast Adventure
Each day offers unforgettable adventures with ample time to explore the islets, inlets, and old growth rainforest of remote Kyuquot Sound, while enjoying the unexpected camping luxuries of our fully-equipped coastal retreat.Featured Experience
7-Day Bunsby Islands Kayaking
Enjoy the sublime combination of adventure, First Nation culture, and awe-inspiring natural wonder. Slightly less strenuous and "out there" than our longer Brooks Peninsula expeditions, these Bunsby Islands trips are still designed for kayakers with some experience.
Put Kayaking in Kyuquot On Your Map!
| ...the best paddling expedition and base camp experts that I have traveled with - comforting and rewarding. You will not have a more expert and knowledgeable team that know & frequent the local waters, people and environment. |
| Kevin Begley, Victoria, BC |
Connect with people & place - away from wireless & cellphones!
Experience a distinct west coast adventure vacation.
Refresh and recharge your internal batteries.
Experience a distinct west coast adventure vacation.
Refresh and recharge your internal batteries.
Your holiday time is precious. We'll take care of you and all of the details. You will appreciate delicious meals, comfy beds with pillows, engaging daily activities, and space to explore. Your safety, comfort, and enjoyment are top priorities. Eat, play, sleep, and be well!
Much more than just Vancouver Island sea kayaking...
Adventure travel & ecotourism specialists since 1972!
West Coast Kayaking Adventures in BC
Incredible Vancouver Island kayaking adventures.
West Coast Expeditions' sea kayaking tours and Wilderness Retreat base camp on the sheltered waters of Spring Island are situated in the heart of Canada's most spectacular west coast seascape and majestic rainforest. Kayak with curious sea otters. View black bears foraging along the rich Vancouver Island shoreline. Be treated to kayaking with whales while bald eagles soar overhead.
Families, groups, couples, and independent travelers regularly return year after year to connect with wilderness, experience simple comforts, and refresh through varied programs and personal time. Laugh and explore with our great staff and interpretive programs. Enjoy delicious meals and everyday Aboriginal cultural and community interactions. Settle into our Wilderness Retreat base camp for a multi-day adventure, or appreciate this as the ideal start and end point for a kayaking expedition with us.
Remote Kayaking Close to Vancouver!
Enjoy scenic travel from Vancouver or Victoria to reach our remote kayaking location - Kyuquot- Our Wilderness Retreat Base Camp is in a sheltered bay on Spring Island, inside a chain of Barrier Islets
- No history of bears or cougars on Spring Island!
- Enjoy land-based exploring when not kayaking
- Nearby whale and sea otter viewing opportunities
- Quick access to amazing sunsets & sunrises
- Optimal base for our expedition-style trips too!
Marine Biology & Kayaking Video Slideshows
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Base Camp Sea Kayaking Comforts
RELAX, LEARN, ENJOY, RENEW, & CREATE
life-long memories that will fuel you through the winter and have you returning for more!
Experience and appreciate the coastal camping luxuries of our unique Vancouver Island sea kayaking retreat with:
- spacious walk-in tents on scenic waterfront sites
- thick mattresses and comfy pillows on wooden beds
- dining and activity shelter with cozy wood stove
- wholesome meals featuring local & fresh ingredients
- propane-heated shower with ocean views
- resource library and natural history collection
- diverse fleet of single & double fiberglass kayaks
- shore & water-based activity options for all weather
- morning sunshine, evening light, stunning sunrises and sunsets
