2022 Photo Contest Highlights
November 15th, 2022
2022 PHOTO & VIDEO CONTEST This summer was a season of abundance: an abundance of take-your-breath-away moments, lasting connections, exceptional paddling days, and appreciation for the world around us. One of the things we love about our annual photo and video contest is the chance to see our trips through your perspective. Thank you to all of our guests for…
The advantages of early season travel
February 15th, 2020
The feeling of being the first out there One of my favourite times to go kayaking in British Columbia is during the spring after the winter storms have passed, but before the summer crowds swoop in. It offers a unique opportunity to explore a place for the first time with a heightened sense of calmness and tranquility before the busiest part…
Where to See Whales in Coastal BC
April 20th, 2019
British Columbia is an incredible destination for viewing wildlife—so much so that travellers specifically come to Coastal B.C. to experience these astonishing sightings first hand. To help you get the most out of your trip to B.C., here’s a guide to the most frequently asked questions about whales, including when the best times are for sightings, where you can see…
The Underwater World of the Orca
December 20th, 2018
Have you ever wanted to know what whales experience as they travel through their mysterious underwater realm? Well, read on, because while spotting an orca from your kayak on Vancouver Island is an incredible experience, it only just breaks the surface—literally!—of what makes these amazing creatures so fascinating. Whales communicate in different languages Did you know that different orca clans…
A Postcard from the West Coast
December 18th, 2018
The story behind the production… Over the past 4 years, a few of our crew members and our friend and videographer David Hartman from Hayfire Media have been working on filming and documenting most of our popular kayaking tours (check out our videos page for some of the results!). The first trip, in August 2015, brought us to Johnstone Strait…
