Vancouver Island Kayak Tours

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We offer a variety of kayak tours on Vancouver Island, wonderful getaways from relaxing lunchtime tours to sunset paddles to gulf island family outings. We can also help you put together a customized private kayak tour around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to fit your schedule and paddling experience.

Our kayak tours are designed for a wide range of experience, from the first time kayaker to the seasoned paddler. We will provide all the meals, kayaks, paddling equipment and gear for your trips.

Our fleet includes a range of kayaks from leading manufacturers. We have single and double kayaks, as well as kayaks with skegs or rudders. We will find the right kayak for you to use during the tour.

Our guides are all SKGABC Certified with a strong background in paddling and outdoor recreation and have many years of experience and professional training. They love paddling these waters and you will too!

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Taste of Kayaking

1 hour lesson / 2 hour tour

Never been in a Kayak before? Then this is perfect for you. You are given a one hour mini lesson on shore, followed by a paddle on calm waters. Includes Kayak and all safety equipment. Only $29.99... Our most popular mini tour!

Departs from the Nanaimo Adventure Center (at the Brechin Boat Launch).

Price: $29.99

Tour Dates

January 18
February 15
March 29
April 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 8, 14, 22, 28
August 5, 11, 19, 25
September 2, 9, 16
October 25
November 15



Taste of Kayaking: Ladies

1 hour lesson / 2 hour tour

Never been in a Kayak before? Then this is perfect for you. You are given a one hour mini lesson on shore, followed by a paddle on calm waters. Includes Kayak and all safety equipment. Only $29.99... Our most popular mini tour!

Departs from the Nanaimo Adventure Center (at the Brechin Boat Launch).

Price: $29.99

Tour Dates

April 23
June 18
September 17



Full Moon Tour

Enjoy an evening out paddling by the light of the full moon. Enjoy the silence and beauty of the water in the glow of the moon light. The waters can become magical with phosphorescence.

Departs from the Nanaimo Adventure Center (at the Brechin Boat Launch) and from the Schooner Cove Adventure Center, Nanoose.

Price (Nanaimo): $39.99 Price (Schooner Cover): $44.99

Tour Dates

May 8
June 7
July 7
August 5
September 4



Newcastle Sunset Tour

Tour Dates

April 17, 24
May 1, 15, 16, 22
June 5, 12, 13, 21, 26, 27
July 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31
August 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30
September 5, 13



Schooner Cove Sunset Tour

We start from Schooner Cove and paddle the reefs and tiny islets that dot the waters surrounding Schooner Cove and Willis Point. On our excursion we hope to meet and view harbour seals; sea lions when the season is right; the wonderful cast of migratory birds loitering the rocks; and to be watched over by bald eagles. On the return the sun will set, signalling another satisfying excursion.

Price: $39.99

Tour Dates

May 17, 18, 23, 30
June 6, 14, 20, 28
July 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30
August 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
September 6, 12



Newcastle Lunch Tour

1/2 day paddle & lunch from 10am - 2pm

What better way to spend part of your day then paddling one of BC’s most celebrated parks Newcastle Island. Includes a shore lunch, so please let us know of any special dietary needs when booking your tour!

Departs from the Nanaimo Adventure Center (at the Brechin Boat Launch).

Price: $49.99

Tour Dates

April 18, 19, 25, 26
May 2, 3, 17, 18, 23, 30
June 6, 20, 28
July 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30
August 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
September 6, 12, 19, 20



Schooner Cove Lunch Tour

Tour Dates

May 16, 24
June 13, 21, 27
July 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31
August 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30
September 5, 13



Newcastle Mid Afternoon Paddle

Tour Dates

April 18, 19, 25, 26
May 2, 17, 18, 23, 30
June 6, 20, 28
July 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30
August 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
September 6, 12, 19, 20



Schooner Cove Mid Afternoon Paddle

Tour Dates

May 16, 24
June 13, 21, 27
July 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31
August 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30
September 5, 13



Gulf Island Tour

Day paddle & lunch from 9am - 3pm

Launching from picturesque Cedar By The Sea, you’ll explore this beautiful an historical Gulf Islands archipelago; sand beaches, dramatic shorelines, honey-combed sandstone cliffs and numerous species of sea bird and marine life await you. Includes a shore lunch.

(Please let us know of any special dietary needs when booking your tour.)

Tour Dates

June 20
July 18
August 22



Family Tour

Tour Date

June 19



Mother’s Day

Take Mom out for a leisurely paddle and lunch on her special day. Departing from Brechin Boat Launch we will paddle around Newcastle Island. While you and mom are exploring the beach or walking the trails, our guides will do all the work.

Tour Date

May 10



Father’s Day

Take Dad out for a leisurely paddle and lunch on his special day. Departing from Brechin Boat Launch we will paddle around Newcastle Island. While you and Dad are exploring the beach or walking the trails, our guides will do all the work. Be prepared to spend a great day with your dad!

Tour Date

June 14



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