kayaking with orca whales in johnstone strait, vancouver island, british columbia, canada

'Believe me, there is nothing- absolute nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." - Wind in the Willows

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Pacific Orcas

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Johnstone Strait off Vancouver Island is the ideal location to go kayaking with orca whales and observe and photograph one of nature's truly magnificent mammals.

The sleek, beautiful ebony and ivory orcas congregate in Johnstone Strait during the summer to feed, socialize and rub themselves on pebble beaches. On our kayaking with  Orca Whales Trip  we will be on the lookout for orca pods while exploring the strait. Although there can be no guarantees, our dates represent the most opportune time to sea kayak and have an encounter of the orca kind.

Combine the exhilaration of kayaking beside these breaching, spouting, power swimming orcas, with rugged coastal scenery, magnificent west coast rainforest, and you have the ultimate personal and coastal kayaking experience.

“One of the features that made things easier for us was the pickup and drop-off at the hotel. Not having to rent a car was nice, since it would sit for most of the week anyways, as well as not having to worry about ferry schedules etc.” Robert Smyth., London, Ontario

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• 24 years of leading expeditions.
• Certified guides with Wilderness First Aid.
• Diversified, tasty menu with meals prepared by our guides.
• Top of the line equipment including tents.
• Trip origins set to save costs and simplify travel logistics.
• Comprehensive package of conditioning and equipment/clothing information.
• On going preparational support from our office.
• Special hotel rate in Vancouver, including free airport shuttle.
• Free vehicle parking at hotel for duration of trip.
• Dry bags for day use.
• Special paddling jackets are provided for your comfort.

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2012 D A T E S  and  C O S T

Origin: Vancouver, BC
Difficulty: Class 1/2  Novice

Cost: Cdn: July/Aug $1395 + HST
Sept $1250 + HST
HST 12% [Federal Tax]

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July 29-Aug 3	8 spots left
Aug 7-12
Aug 16-21	8 spots left
		Aug 26-31
Sept 4-9

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Orca Communication

Orcas use a sophisticated combination of clicks and whistles to communicate, find food, define objects, and keep track of family members. When orcas are in range, we are able to drop our portable hydrophone [microphone] into the water and listen for these sounds.

You will require free download of QuickTime Player to hear sounds.