Johnstone Strait off Vancouver Island, BC is the ideal location to go kayaking with orca whales and observe and photograph one of nature's truly magnificent mammals. The sleek, beautiful ebony and ivory orcas congregate in Johnstone Strait during the summer to feed, socialize and rub themselves on pebble beaches. On this kayaking with orca whales trip you will be on the lookout for orca pods while exploring the strait. Although there can be no guarantees, our dates represent the most opportune time to sea kayak and have an encounter of the orca kind.
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Reviewer: Mike Borger
located in
Pottstown,
Pennsylvania
I just wanted to let
you know that I had an incredible time
out in
Victoria! The two trips you set up for
me were a
blast, especially the Botanical Beach
hike along
the Juan de Fuca Trail. The rainforest
is truly
amazing. All and all it was a great time
and I
think I may find myself making a home
there in
the next few years.
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Reviewer: Al Thomas
located in
Aurora,
Illinois
Thanks for your help
in arranging my vacation to Vancouver
Island. It
was GREAT! The kayaking outfitter was
very
professional, their food was really
good, the
equipment excellent and their guide
fantastic. I
even enjoyed Victoria's city centre on a
rented
bicycle. Your hotel arrangements were
good. I
would really consider going back to
Pacific Rim
National Park again and maybe taking a
friend
with me. I will be checking your website
all
winter long as I remember a good trip.
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Reviewer: Dave Hearn
located in
Palo Cedro,
California
The Yukon canoe trip
was great. The only problem was that it
ended
too soon. I look forward to doing
another trip
with you next year.
Itinerary
Day 1:
We will take the BC Ferry from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. The crossing is about 2 hours. We will drive north along the Island Highway to our put-in point in Johnstone Strait & our first night's campsite for this kayaking bc trip.
Day 2 to 6:
Several factors, such as weather, tides, current, group ability, group goals, and the distribution of pods will ultimately decide our campsites, paddling time, and route, and as such, a day by day, precise itinerary, is undesirable & impractical. We have developed an itinerary which focuses on the areas in Johnstone Strait and which present the best chance of viewing orcas. By so doing, we hope to avoid the busier marine traffic around Telegraph Cove and the islands in that area. Along the way, there will be opportunities to explore the many coves, beaches, and marine life that characterize the strait. Different campsites are planned throughout our paddle. We will return to our put-in point on Day 7 and return to Vancouver sometime in the evening.
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