kayaking with sea otters on vancouver island, british columbia, canada

THE SEA TO SKY ADVANTAGE

25 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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NUCHATLITZ KAYAKING ITINERARY

A complete itinerary along with maps, clothing and equipment list, will be issued upon registration.

Includes: sea kayaks, paddles, PFDs [life jacket], spray skirts, dry bags, transportation from the point of origin and return, camping fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, meals/snacks/beverages during kayaking, tents, meal preparations, tarps, major first aid supplies, water taxi, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional guides.

Not Included: Travel to Vancouver, accommodation in Vancouver, personal gear, meals other than identified in the itinerary, gratuities, all taxes.

Day 0-Arrive in area, prepared for pickup the next morning. A guide will phone you to confirm pickup details.

Day 1-We will take the ferry from Tswassen to Naniamo. The van journey will take us up island to Campbell River for lunch and then we head onwards toward Zeballos. We will spend the night here in Zeballos getting to know each other and preparing for our day on the water tomorrow.

Day 2-We will put in at Little Espinosa Inlet near Zeballos, where guides will go over kayak procedures and skills. We head south along the shoreline then cross Esperanza Inlet to our new home for the next few nights, Flynns Cove. on Nootka Island. This makes a good first days paddling objective.

Day 3-5 From our comfy cabin home at Flynns Cove, we will visit a variety of the many islands in the Nuchatlitz group. Paddling along the Nootka Island shoreline, we arrive at one of these islands. These islands offer us many opportunities; if the winds are too high to paddle the seas on the 'outside' then we can explore the hidden lagoons sheltered behind. In favourable conditions Benson Point, or Catala Island can be included in the itinerary. And of course we will keep our eyes open for the floating rafts of sea otters which are often seen amongst these islands.

Day 6-We pack up and begin heading back toward Little Espinosa to our vehicle. Usually back and packed by early afternoon, we then continue the journey south towards the ferry and the mainland..

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kayaking with otters vancouver island, british columbia, canada

Kayaking with Sea Otters

Otters Kayaking Location

Pacific Otters

June 10-15
July 1-6
July 16-21