Featured in National Geographic Canada’s 50 Places of a Lifetime, the Discovery Islands are a hidden gem on the West Coast and a true kayaker’s paradise. This expedition takes you through pristine wilderness, weaving through a network of channels, bays, coves, and passages that reveal the magic of this remote Canadian haven.
Your adventure begins with an evening meeting at a cozy hotel or resort on Quadra Island, where you'll meet your guide and prepare for the journey ahead. The next morning, launch from the stunning Rebecca Spit Provincial Park at Heriot Bay and paddle into the heart of the sparsely inhabited islands. Each day, explore new terrain, set up camp in a different picturesque location, and enjoy evenings by the campfire under star-filled skies.
The Discovery Islands teem with wildlife. Humpback whales are a common sight, along with sea lions, seals, otters, dolphins, and vibrant birdlife. Kayakers may also spot transient orcas and encounter playful seal pups curiously approaching their boats. Below the surface, marvel at some of the world’s largest starfish and clams in the intertidal zones.
Each trip is tailored to your group’s paddling abilities and interests, ensuring a memorable and personalized adventure.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Be enveloped in the beauty of towering trees, remote beaches, and mountains of the Canadian wilderness
- Have close encounters with BC’s coastal wildlife; sea lions, seals, pacific white sided dolphins, otters, birds and some of the largest starfish in the world
- Be on the lookout for Humpback whales that have made a strong resurgence in the Discovery Islands
- Coastal cuisine designed by a local gourmet chef
- Quality expedition tents & warm sleeping bags all included in the price of the trip
- High Staff to Guest Ratio
- Small Group Size
- Accommodations on Quadra Island the night before you launch at one of Quadra’s beautiful resorts
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