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Nuchatlitz Expedition: 6 day kayak tour |
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The Nuchatlitz tour departs from the town of Gold River on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. The Spirit of the West van will be departing from Quadra Island and Campbell River on the morning of the tour, and drive the 2 hours to Gold River. If you are traveling without a vehicle and need transportation to Gold River, just let us know and we can help make arrangements. Pre trip meeting - Day before The Heriot Bay Inn has one of Quadra Island's best restaraunts so you may want to consider eating there after the meeting.
Day 1: This is our travel day. We will leave Quadra Island and Campbell River late in the morning and arrive in Gold River by about 12 noon. We will then meet our water taxi and transfer out to the Nuchatlitz where we will find our first nights camp and ready our selves for the next mornings paddle. If you need a ride with our van to Gold River we will need to know this in advance. We are limited on how many people can come with us so priority will be given to people who do not have their own transport. Day 2 - 5: On the Nuchatlitz tour there is no set itinerary, as we have plenty of time to explore. The route will depend on weather conditions and the groups desires. Our days will be spent exploring the picturesque islands, lagoons, sea caves hidden behind cascading waterfalls, and possibly a visit to the ancient burial caves of the Nuchalnulth peoples. We will also take some time out for walks, beach combing, or simply lounging and absorbing the magnificent surroundings. If we are fortunate we will end our day with one of our famous West Coast sunsets. Day 6: This is our last day to enjoy the marine environment of the West Coast. After our morning paddle and lunch, our boat transport will pick us up and take us back to Gold River. Approximate return time to Campbell River is 7pm. |
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Getting Here
The Nuchatlitz tour starting point is from the town of Gold River on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, approximately a 2 hour drive from Campbell River . If you are traveling without a vehicle you just need to get to Campbell River on Vancouver Island, or Quadra Island our home base, and we can arrange transport for you to Gold River on the morning of the tour. If you are traveling with your own vehicle you can choose to stay in either Gold River, Campbell River or Quadra Island on the night prior to tour.
For details on how to get here, such as driving times, flights, ferries, or car rentals you can visit our Getting Here page or you can contact our local travel agency, Uniglobe Rivercity Travel, and they will happily assist you. They can be reached in North America at 1 800 567-6511 or by email at roni@unigloberivercity.com. You are also welcome to call us for travel suggestions and advice.
Meeting Location - Departure day
Gold River
Meeting time: 12:00 pm
Where: Government docks
Getting there: Follow Hwy #28 from Campbell River to Gold River. When you get to Gold River the town follow the signs for the Government Docks (approx. 15mins further out of town).Quadra Island
Meeting time: 9:00am
Where: At the Heriot Bay Inn (next to the Orca whale sculpture).
Getting there: Once on Quadra Island, follow signs to Heriot Bay and Cortes Island ferry (along West Road). Follow West Road all the way to the end, turning left just before the Cortez Ferry ramp. The Inn and Pub is right on the water. .Campbell River
Meeting time: 10:30am
Where: at the Visitor Centre in the Tyee Plaza
Getting there: The Tyee Plaza is considered the centre of Campbell River. If you are traveling north along 19, continue into down town Campbell River and turn right shortly after passing through the first set of traffic lights. If you are traveling south on Hwy 19 continue until you see the Plaza on the right hand side, just past McDonalds.Accommodations while on tour
On the expeditoin style tours we camp in a variety of scenic settings from forest groves to oceanside beaches. Most sites are rustic non established camps, which is what gives you the sense of really being out in the wilderness. The camps are generally set up with tent sites, a mobile kitchen set up, tarped sitting area area, and allocated toilet areas (note there are very few toilet facilities on our tours, so your guides will suggest an appropriate area and system). We provide high quality expedition style tents, along with comfortable air inflatable thermarest sleeping mats that should make you feel right at home. Most often we have enough tents to accommodate both singles and couples with their own abode for the trip. If by chance we have lots of single participants on a tour we may need to match up folks (as we are limited to how many tents we can fit in our kayaks). We will do our best to match you up with a suitable partner.
Accommodations before/after tour
We have included a list of places to stay for Gold River, Campbell River and Quadra Island.
Gold River - accommodations
RidgeView hotel
This is the best place in town with great views over Gold River and the mountainous surounding.
Phone: 1 250-283-2277
Quadra Island - accommodations
Harbour House B&B
Beautiful home above the ocean with the best island and Mountain View around! Close to beach, park, amenities, and our Kayak Shack. Hot tub. Hearty breakfast served. Accommodates up to 10. A great place to meet fellow kayakers.
Website: www.harbourhouse.bc.ca
Phone: 1 800 435 2556
Email: susan.wilson@sd72.bc.caBelhaven B & B -Just down the street from the Harour House, and is also a beautiful home with the same fabulous views. Annabelle has the ultimate private view suite. Close to beach, park, amenities, and our Kayak Shack. Hearty breakfast served.
Phone: 1 250 285 3709
Website: www.belhavenbandb.comTaku Resort
Quiet ocean side resort nestled in mature trees. Dramatic views of the Coast Mountains. Self contained A-frame cabins or terrace view rooms. Hot tub, tennis, basketball, bocci ball, stone house barbecue. Conveniently located right next to Spirit of the West and near restaurant.
Website: www.takuresort.com
Phone: 1 877 285 8258 or
Email: info@takuresort.comApril Point Resort
The resort is situated at the oceans edge with views over the town of Campbell River.
Website: www.obmg.com
Phone: 1 800 663 7090Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge
Beautiful West Coast Native Style constructed lodge, overlooking Vancouver Island and mountains. Very peaceful in secluded location. Excellent value for first class accommodations. Hot tub, fitness room, sauna and dining room. Bookings made by Spirit of the West Note that the lodge is a 15-20 minute drive south of our base operations. For joining the pre trip meeting you will have to take a taxi to and from.
Website: www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca
Phone: 1 800 307-3982
Email: spirit1@oberon.ark.comOtter House Beach Chalet
Beautiful 2 level luxury cabin, tucked amongst the cedars as close to the beach as it gets. Awesome mountain views. Private, sauna and minutes from amenities.
Phone: 1 250 285 3939
Email: bicycle@oberon.ark.comHeron House B&B and Boat House
Self contained suite. Ocean views, quiet location. Boat house is a simple rustic cabin right at the beach. Spectacular views of Coast Mountains.
Website: www.quadraislandretreats.com
Phone:1 250 285-3874
Email: theinrigs@connected.bc.ca
Campbell River - accommodations
Coast Hotels - Discovery Inn
Located right in the town centre across the street from marina, and Quadra Island ferry terminal. Next to shopping. Restaurant, Pub, Health Room.
Website: www.coasthotels.com
Phone: 1 800 663 1144
Email: coastd@vquest.comBest Western Austrian Chalet
Fully serviced hotel across the road from the beach. Ocean and mountain views. With or without kitchenette. Restaurant, Pub, indoor pool/hot tub/sauna, small putting green, table tennis. 15 min. walking to town.
Website: www.vquest.com/austrian/
Phone: 1 800 667 7207
Email: austrian@vquest.comSuper 8 Motel
Good value, clean, friendly place located along the highway with ocean view.. Indoor pool and hot tub. 15 minutes walking to town.
Phone: 1 800 800 8000Above Tide Motel
Good value. Located on ocean side of highway . All ocean view rooms. Kitchenettes. Walking distance from town.
Phone: 1 250 286 0290Silkies B&B
Fantastic setting on the ocean, overlooking world famous Seymour Narrows - 15 minutes drive north of Campbell River. Beautiful home that offers a relaxing ambiance and gourmet meals. The perfect quiet getaway.
Website: http://www.silky.bb.com/
Phone: 1 877 603 2942
Email: stay@silky-bb.comPier House B&B
Conveniently located downtown. Large charming antique filled heritage home across the highway from ocean fishing pier and marina.
Website: www.island.net/pierhse/index.html
Phone: 1 250 287 2943Haig Brown House B&B
Restored heritage home of well known local writer/conservationist, located in beautiful 9 acre gardens along the river. Educational seminars offered. 25 minutes walk to town.
Phone: 1 250 286-6694
Email: haig-brownhouse@haigbrown.bc.caRiver Haven B&B
Friendly and nicely decorated B&B located high above the river in quiet residential area.
Website: www.riverhaven.bc.ca
Phone: 1 877 286 8370
Quadra Island - Camping
We Wai Kai Campsite
Spectacular setting and location. Situated at the edge of Rebecca Spit Provincial Park this ocean side campground has sites along the ocean or in the mature forest. Showers but no hook ups. 25 minute walk to stores.
Phone: 1 250 285 3111Taku Resort
Quiet ocean side resort. Sites are nestled in mature trees up behind main accommodations. Hook up, showers, laundry, hot tub, tennis, basketball, bocci ball, stone house barbecue. Conveniently located right next to Spirit of the West and near restaurant.
Website: www.takuresort.com
Phone: 1 877 285 8258
Email: info@takuresort.comHeriot Bay Inn
Hook up, showers, laundry, restaurant, pub, gift shop, and marina. Centrally located in the community of Heriot Bay.
Website: www.heriotbayinn.com
Phone: 1 250 285-3322
Email: info@heriotbayinn.com
Campbell River - Camping
Salmon Point RV Resort
Fully service RV sites or tenting in tranquil oceanfront setting. Spectacular mountain views. Marina, store, laundry, showers, playground, gamesroom, near restaurant and pub.
Website: www.bctravel.com/salmonpoint
Phone:1 250 923 6605Holiday Shores RV Park
Full service RV sites along the oceanside. Sunny location-no trees, near seaplane landing. Recreation room, laundry, showers, washrooms, small store.
Phone: 1 888 611 2142Elk Falls Provincial Park and Campground
Nestled in beautiful forest along the Quinsam River. Walking trails, small playground, dry and flush toilets.
Website: www.elp.gov.bc.ca/bcparks
Phone: 1 800 689 9025
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