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Pacific Otters


From time to time we become aware of new and exciting adventure possibilities. Nuchatlitz, with its beautiful sandy beaches and resident sea otter population is such an adventure.

Join us we explore Nuchatlitz and Esperanza Inlets on Canada's west coast. Here is an opportunity to view west coast inlets and beaches as they were before development and logging. Dramatic coastlines, small islets, punctuated with sea caves, arches, bluffs, and sandy beaches will highlight our paddle.
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Rich inter-tidal life with its myriad of colours, marine mammals such as sealions, seals, and whales, along with a varied marine bird presence lend to the specialness of this area. And if this is not enough, Nuchatlitz is home to the greatest concentration of sea otters on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

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2013 D A T E S  and  C O S T


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

Cost: Cdn: $1795 + 5% GST [Federal Tax]

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Nuchatlitz Inlet
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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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SEA KAYAKING EXPEDITIONS
Kayaking Overview | Georgian Bay | Nootka Sound | Orcas of Johnstone Strait | Pacific Otters of Nuchatlitz

SEA KAYAKING EXPEDITIONS - PHOTO ESSAYS
Georgian Bay Photo Essay  |  Nootka Sound | Orcas of Johnstone Strait Photo Essay  | Pacific Otters of Nuchatlitz

CANOEING EXPEDITIONS
Canoeing Overview |  Algonquin Park | Bowron Lakes | Nahanni River  | Pelly River | Teslin River | Wind River | Yukon River

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Raft Overview | Babine River | Nahanni River  | Tatshenshini River  | Tatshenshini River Photo Essay


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