We do what we love. After nearly 20 years guiding sea kayaking trips in British Columbia, we still feel a sense of anticipation and excitement when pushing off from shore at the beginning of an expedition. With us, you’ll find engaged and professional guides, amazing food and top-notch gear and logistics to allow you the best experience whale watching, paddling and reconnecting with nature. We offer a range of trip styles to choose from such as base camp, expedition, mothership and family tours.

Overview

This is a unique and once in a lifetime family adventure in our outdoor paradise. Explore the home of the majestic Orcas with your kids, watch them and have fun learning lots about the Orca's world. Our 4-day basecamp style family trip is perfect for families with younger children (ages five and up) who want to experience the magic of Johnstone Strait in a safe and comfortable environment.
Our experienced team of guides will introduce the region & sea kayaking to your family in a fun and welcoming manner, and everyone will get the chance to discover and learn about the natural environment in this wildlife rich area of the Pacific Northwest. Eagles, bears, dolphins, Humpback whales and many more. Explore and paddle a unique wilderness and wake up on remote islands with the sound of the whales. Spirit of the West Adventures provides everything your family needs for a once in a lifetime kayaking adventure.
Starting at
$1550 USD
$2195 CAD
Per Person

Trip Highlights

  • Killer whales
  • Wilderness glamping
  • Intertidal life
  • Gourmet food
  • Canadian wildlife

We do what we love. After nearly 20 years guiding sea kayaking trips in British Columbia, we still feel a sense of anticipation and excitement when pushing off from shore at the beginning of an expedition. With us, you’ll find engaged and professional guides, amazing food and top-notch gear and logistics to allow you the best experience whale watching, paddling and reconnecting with nature. We offer a range of trip styles to choose from such as base camp, expedition, mothership and family tours.

Quick Facts

Paddlesport

  • Kayaking

Activity

  • Sea Kayaking & Touring

Experience/Service

  • Paddling Trip

Waterway

  • Coastal

Destination

  • North America

Length

  • 4 Days

Accomodation

  • Glamping
  • Wilderness Camping
  • Base Camp

Guided

  • Yes

Outfitted

  • Fully

Special Interest

  • Family
  • Youth
  • Photography
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wilderness Gourmet

Adventure Level

Easier Challenging

Itinerary

Meeting Place

Alder Bay RV Park & Marina

Alder Bay, British Columbia

Day 1:

Good morning! Adventure awaits. At 11:30am, grab your luggage and meet your guides at the dock. After a quick safety briefing, you’ll jump aboard our water taxi for a scenic 50 minute boat journey across the Johnstone Strait.

Day 2:

Kicking off the day with a cup of steaming coffee and some tasty breakfast, your guides will make a plan based on weather conditions and the group’s desires. Perhaps everyone will head out for the day to explore the West Cracroft shoreline or a half-day before kid-friendly games back at camp.

Day 3:

Another day of excitement awaits! Your guides will be on hand to tell you all about the amazing intertidal and marine life you might see as you paddle on the shimmering waters of the Strait. At the end of the afternoon, take a refreshing dip in the ocean, or enjoy a soak in the wood fired hot tub.

Day 4:

Pack your luggage before filling up on a tasty breakfast. Savour your final moments on the water during a magical morning paddle. Our water taxi will pick us up around 11:30AM for the journey back to Alder Bay.

Dates & Packages

Ultimate Family Adventure

- Expert guides - Paddling & camping equipment - All meals and snacks from lunch day 1 - lunch day 4 - Family activities - Park permits & land use permissions

What Guests Are Saying

"Beautiful location, amazing guides, abundance of wildlife. Food was abundant and delicious! So much variety of food too! Guides were so informative and answered so many questions - very knowledgeable and fun! They had a great positive attitude and really engaged with our kids in lovely ways."

- Julia
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