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| Discovery Islands Expedition: 5 day tour |
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The Discovery Islands tour launches right from our beach on Quadra Island. Day Prior: If you are unable to check in at our office please call us the day before to confirm the exact departure time and location, and if there are any last minute details. Day 1: Meet at our shop on Quadra Island’s east side, where we will familiarize ourselves with our kayaks and with the rest of the group while packing. Following kayak orientation and safety procedures we venture out towards the archipelago of the Breton Islands, where we experience up close encounters with a harbour seal colony. Here we enjoy a hearty lunch while absorbing the magnificent views of the Coast Mountain Range. The afternoon takes us along the meandering rocky shores of Quadra and Read Island paddling by coastal homesteads, and small islets to our campsite. Day 2: Paddle through the islands of Surge Narrows, famous for it's swift currents and rich inter tidal life. We will pass through this area during slack tide to allow safe passage. Keep a look out for porpoises that frequent this area. We continue to follow Quadra's shoreline to the enchanting Octopus Islands Marine Park, where the feeling of solitude sets in. We find ourselves camp for the night, where we often listen to the call of the loon, and possibly hear the howl of the wolves in the calm of the night. Day 3: This day we may decide to hike the forested trail up to Newton Lake for a refreshing swim, or head over to Maurelle Island to where we can hike up through some old growth forest to the 1500ft lookout point. Also an interesting pastime is to watch the ever changing tidal waters of the narrow 'Hole in the Wall' passage. Day 4: Our departure time will depend on the tides as we will be passing through the 'Hole in the Wall'. Skirt Maurelles shore to our camp at a Rendevous Island homestead. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening meal served in the gazebo overlooking the ocean. Day 5: This is our final day in this beautiful area. We will meander back to our base on Quadra Island.
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Getting Here
For this tour you need to get to our base on the east side of Quadra Island. We are a 10 minute ferry ride from downtown Campbell River on Vancouver Island, and a 10 minute drive across Quadra Island to our shop in the community of Heriot Bay.
For details on how to get here, such 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.
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, 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 Campbell River and Quadra Island.
Quadra Island - accommodations
Quadra Island Harbour House B&B and Belhaven B&B - Both of these places are used primarily as guesthouses for Spirit of the West. We work very closely with Susan and Annabel, your hostesses, to provide you with a complete package and quality service. Both are ideally situated near our headquarters, and are also a great place to get to know your fellow paddlers. These two beautiful west coast homes, boast the best views on Quadra Island, displaying a spectacular scene of ocean, islands and mountains. Situated in a quiet neighbourhood, this is the perfect place to relax in comfort after your travels or tour. They are also within walking distance of Rebecca Spit Provincial Park, stores, a restaurant, and pub. Hearty and healthy breakfasts are included.
Quadra Island Harbour House - Susan is your hostess
Toll free: 1 800 435 2556 Outside North America: 1 250 285 2556
Website: www.harbourhouse.bc.ca
Belhaven B & B - Annabel is your hostess
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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