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North Island Kayak

Located in Telegraph Cove on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, BC, North Island Kayak has been providing travellers with the opportunity to kayak with whales and other marine wildlife in this spectacular, remote part of British Columbia since 1991.

Overview

This is the guides’ favourite base camp tour. Not too short, not too long, the four-day trip is just right for those in search of a wildlife-focused sea kayaking experience that has multiple full days with the comforts of a base camp each night. After you settle into your sleek, non-intrusive double kayak, you will stop and watch any wildlife that swims by and enjoy the rugged scenery of northern Vancouver Island!
Telegraph Cove is the departure and return point of all our trips. Because we are based in the cove, we have priority access to boat launches, allowing you to be first on the water. After only two minutes of paddling, you will be in the heart of the dynamic Johnstone Strait. Traveling along the Vancouver Island shoreline and across the Johnstone Strait, your guide will ensure that you are comfortable by assisting you in developing your paddling technique. No matter the plan for the day, you will wake up to the smell of hot coffee and sizzling breakfast. The morning pace will be dictated by the weather and currents that day. On favourable days, breakfast will be served between 7 and 8 a.m., and there will be lots of time to relax and get organized. Once the kayaks are packed and moved down to the water, you will launch and begin the next day of your adventure.
Starting at
$1799 CAD
Per Person

Trip Highlights

  • Non intrusive wildlife observation.
  • Camping in nature, with all equipment provided!
  • Accessible itinerary to explore the remote islands of the Johnstone Strait.
  • Food and beverages included and prepared by your trained guides!
  • Spectacular scenery!

North Island Kayak

Located in Telegraph Cove on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, BC, North Island Kayak has been providing travellers with the opportunity to kayak with whales and other marine wildlife in this spectacular, remote part of British Columbia since 1991.

Quick Facts

Paddlesport

  • Kayaking

Activity

  • Sea Kayaking & Touring

Experience/Service

  • Paddling Trip

Waterway

  • Coastal

Destination

  • North America

Length

  • 4 Days

Accomodation

  • Wilderness Camping
  • Base Camp

Guided

  • Yes

Outfitted

  • Custom

Special Interest

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Intermediate

Adventure Level

Easier Challenging

Itinerary

Meeting Place

24 Boardwalk, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0

Telegraph Cove, British Columbia

This is our guides’ favourite base camp tour! Not too short, not too long, our 4 day trip is just right for those in search of a wildlife-focused kayaking! We will provide lunch & dinner on day 1; breakfast, lunch & dinner on day 2 & 3; breakfast & lunch on day 4, as well as all camping equipment.

Day 1:

We recommend that you stay in Telegraph Cove or Port McNeill the evening before your scheduled departure. We will have your dry bags available for pickup at our office anytime before 5:30 p.m., the day before your trip. Meet us at 8:45 am on your start date and embark on your adventure!

Day 2:

Your second and third days are full of possibilities, depending on the conditions and the interests of your group. You may explore the southern Broughtons, or paddle to the Sofia Islets to look across to the Robson Bight, or perhaps the stars align for an outing to the Whitecliffs for lunch!

Day 3:

You will wake up once again to a breakfast cooking and coffee brewing. After the kayaks are packed, you will slowly start the journey home. Your final picnic lunch will be on another remote beach before beginning the last leg towards Telegraph Cove. Your group will return to the cove by 3:30 p.m.

Dates & Packages

Four-Day Base Camp Adventure

Departing every Mondays & Thursdays from June 2 to September 21.

What Guests Are Saying

Just back from a perfect 4 day trip with our amazing guides Vince and Thuom. From the first meeting everything was friendly, fun and professional. We had a variety of weather and paddling conditions, our guides made sure we were properly equipped for conditions each day and safety was always number one priority.

- Hazel Stevenson
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