Vancouver Island Kayak Tours
Call us toll free 1-866-760-0011We 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.
Are you interested in a tour for a group of school age kids? Check out our School Programs, specially designed for an engaging mix of education and adventure.
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 have 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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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 $34.99... Our most popular mini tour!
Taste of Kayaking Nanaimo
Departs from the Nanaimo Adventure Center (at the Brechin Boat Launch).Tour Dates
Jan 22Feb 19
Mar 18
April 4,11,18, 25
May 2,9,16,23,30
June 6,13,20,27
July 4,11,18,25
Aug 1,8,15,22,29
Sept 5, 12
Oct 14
Nov 11
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 $34.99... Our most popular mini tour!
Departs from the Nanaimo Adventure Center (at the Brechin Boat Launch).
Tour Dates
Mar 22April 19
May 17
Jun 21
July 19
Aug 16
Sep 13
1 hour lesson / 2 hour tour
$34.99
Kayaking with no hands! Come and experience the innovative and extremely efficient Hobie kayaks and their pedal drive systems. This new tour includes a 1 hour lesson followed by a 2 hr pedal along the shore of Newcastle Island. This tour uses both single and double kayaks..
Tour Dates
May 3Jun 14
July 12
Aug 9
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. $49.99
Full Moon Tour Nanaimo
Departs from the Nanaimo Adventure Center (at the Brechin Boat Launch).Tour Dates
May 5June 4
July 3
August 1, 31
September 29
The sun sets with magnificent skies and calm water on Newcastle harbour. For an experience you're sure to remember treat yourself to a paddle around Newcastle Island. You are sure to see an abundance of marine and birdlife. $44.99
Tour Dates
April 6, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27May 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 25, 26
June 1, 2, 8, 9, 16, 23, 29, 30
July 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30
Aug 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Sept 1
From 10am - 1pm
$34.99
Come and explore the winter wonderland of Strathcona Park on snowshoes. We will meet at our Courtenay location to carpool to the venue. Snowshoes provided. Bring a snack and a drink and suitable footwear.
Tour Dates
Jan 29Feb 26
March 18
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). $59.99
Tour Dates
April 7,8,9,15, 22, 28, 29May 6,20,21,27
June 3,10,24
July 1,3,5,8,9,11,13,15,17,19,23,25,27,29,31
Aug 2,5,,6,8,10,12,14,16,19,20,22,24,26,28,30
Sept 2,3
This leisurely 2 hour paddle is the perfect way to spend a free afternoon exploring the ocean. $34.99
Tour Dates
April 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27,29,31May 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27
June 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30
July every day
Aug every day
Sept 1,2, 3
Take a Historic tour in a canoe patterned after the canoes designed and used for hundreds of years by First Nations people along the west coast. The Clan Dancer, seats up to 8 paddlers, and the Pacific Dancer (35 feet in length) seats up to 18 paddlers.
Your guide/instructor will teach you the basics of a canoe stroke and then lead you through a guided tour around the waters of Newcastle Island.
Great for family outings. $34.99
Tour Dates
April 23, 24, 30May 7, 22, 28
June 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
July 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
August 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
Sept 1, 3, 4, 6,8,10,11
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.. $99.99
(Please let us know of any special dietary needs when booking your tour.)
Tour Dates
June 23July 21
August 18
Come and try stand up paddleboarding in this 2 hour session. Learn the essentials of this new watersport with our energetic and experienced instructors. We'll have you up and paddling in no time and getting a good core workout whilst having fun. We provide all the necessary gear, you provide a keen attitude and a spare change of clothes. (NOT available in Port Alberni) $34.99
Tour Dates in Nanaimo
May 1,8,15,22,29
June 5,12,19, 26
July 3,10,17,24,31
Aug 7,14,21,28
Sept 4
Tour Dates in Courtenay
May 3,17June 7,21
July 5, 19
Aug 2, 16
Sept 6
Come and take all of the effort out of kayaking and have a blast at the same time. Learn how to skim effortlessly over the water in a single or double kayak. No sailing experience needed, our instructors will teach you the basics. This new tour includes a 1 hour lesson followed by a 2 hr sail in Departure Bay. This tour uses both single and double kayaks.
$34.99
Tour Dates - 6pm - 9pm
May 17June 21
July 26
Aug 23
More Information Coming
Tour Dates
Jan 15Feb 12
Mar 11,25
April 8,22
May 6, 20,27
Jun 10,17, 24
July 8,15, 29
Aug 5, 19
Sept 9, 16
Oct 7
Nov 4
Tour Dates in Courtenay
June 3rdJuly 22nd
Aug 26th
Sept 23rd
Heard about Geocaching and want to give it a try? Enjoy a 2 hour introduction to this fun treasure hunt in beautiful Neck Point Park. We provide the clues and a GPS, you will need sharp eyes and some little treasures to exchange with the caches. $ 34.99
Tour Dates
April 12, 26
May 10, 24
June 7, 28
July 5, 26
August 9, 23
September 6
No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided. This is a great forum for children and parents to play and learn together. Children must be 6 years or older and be accompanied by an adult. Both single and double kayaks are available. Fee is per person. $34.99
Tour Dates
June 15, 22September 8
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. Both single and double kayaks are available. Fee is per person. $59.99
Tour Date
May 13Take 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! Both single and double kayaks are available. Fee is per person. $59.99
Tour Date
June 17Want to go on a private tour, or a family outing. Want to design your own tour, at your own time, on a special day, a birthday, an anniversary, maybe a work day outing (don't forget to tell the boss!), maybe spend the afternoon on the water in kayaks, or a big canoe, and then follow it with a BBQ on Newcastle Island, or at the Alberni Outpost Activity centre.
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