Nootka Sound
- Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Active & Adventure
| from $1,395* per person | 6 Days | June, July, September |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Sea to Sky Expeditions | 12 people max | |
We have designed our kayaking itinerary for Nootka Sound to allow for a leisurely experience while exploring all that the sound has to offer. We will kayak to the cove where Cook anchored in 1778. Little has changed in two and a half centuries. We will kayak and stop at a lighthouse, explore an unique church with stained glass windows presenting European and indigenous history of Nootka Sound, and visit the traditional home of the Mowachaht peoples.
There are many small islands, coves, rocky coastlines, beaches and rainforest to explore within Nootka Sound's protected waters. The waters are rich with wildlife including grey and orca whales, sea otters, seals and sea lions, eagles, wolves, and bears.
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Locations visited/nearby
Canada, North America
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3 testimonials about the provider, Sea to Sky Expeditions:
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Reviewer: Al Schaller
located in
California
"While I have only used one other outdoor company, REI, to Peru last year, I check around from time to time and can say with confidence STS is an excellent bargain. The spirit in which the adventures are handled are a cut above."
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Reviewer: Mike Sweeney
located in
Northern Ireland
"Hi Len - I just want to thank your team for the amazing trip I had on the Bowron Lakes August 07. Georgia and Victor our guides were incredible. Throughout they maintained a professional approach to the trip working long and hard every day to ensure all of us had everything we needed. I travelled alone and made friends and had a great time much assisted by Georgia and Victor. Nothing seemed too much trouble for them. They were first up and last to retire every evening. From their wilderness craft, to their encyclopaedic knowledge of the local area and its flora and fauna. The ensured that every day was a joy and the food was outstanding and there was always plenty to eat. I'm still not convinced that there wasn't someone in the forest releasing wildlife on cue as the seemed to know what was round the corner on a regular basis. As for the scenery. I live in Ireland and have travelled extensively throughout the world, so I have seen my share of beautiful scenery. I can honestly say that waking up each morning knowing that I would be spending another day in such beautiful serene and peaceful surroundings was an amazing experience. I believe the only word I can use to describe it (I'm aware it is much over used) is awesome. I would highly recommend your company and the Bowron Lake trip to anyone who is considering this type of holiday. Thank you for what turned out to be the most fulfilling trip I have ever enjoyed."
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Reviewer: Patrik Moiree
located in
Switzerland
"Let me start by making sure that our collective appreciation of your trip and your guides to the Johnston Strait this last week gets official. Simply put, for my part just about every expectation was not only met but well exceeded. Thanks for that!"
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival in Vancouver. This denotes the day or days spent in Vancouver before the listed start date of the trip.Day 1: We will leave from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal aboard a B.C. Ferry to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. The crossing is about 2 hours. From Nanaimo we will drive to Campbell River where we will stop for a brief lunch. After leaving Campbell River we will travel across the island. The ride will take us through Strathcona Park, an area with some very scenic views. We should arrive at our put-in point on Tlupana Inlet by late afternoon. We will camp here and do some practice paddling in the evening.
Day 2 - 3: We will cross the inlet to the northern part of Bligh Island and paddle along its western shore. Over the course of the next few days we will explore the many islands, coves, and beaches of the Bligh Island and the Spanish Group.
Day 4: Our plans are to paddle to Friendly Cove across Cook Channel. Captain James Cook named Friendly Cove in recognition of the treatment afforded himself and his crew during their month long stay in the sound in 1778. The cove is the location of Yuquot, and the reserve of the Mowachaht people. There is a lighthouse, cemetery, and Catholic Church to visit. The church also serves as a museum with stained glass windows depicting the history of the area, and replicas of Mowachaht house posts. We will return to our kayaks and paddle around the point to a beautiful beach facing the ocean.
Day 5: We will return to the Spanish Group, but not before visiting Resolution Cove. This cove was where Cook's ships were anchored while he made repairs and took on provisions. There is a commemorative plaque here.
Day 6: We will return to our put-in point, taking time to explore more of the sound. We will leave and head for Gold River for lunch. After lunch we will return to Nanaimo for late afternoon ferry for the mainland. We should be back on the mainland by early evening.
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