Steller Sea Kayaking
Natural and Cultural History Tours
Wildlife of Johnstone Strait
5 days/4 nights
A fantastic wildlife adventure for nature lovers and explorers. Great for individuals and families interested in a mix of easy kayaking, casual hiking, and simple relaxation from the comfort of our Steller base camp on Yukusam Island.
Broken Island Odyssey
5 days/4 nights
Discover amazing sea life in the Broken Group Islands. This archipelago provides endless adventures for people who want to experience kayaking on the west coast in a protected coastal environment with a rich history of human occupation.
Archipelago Village Adventure
6 days/5 nights
Thread your way through the Broughton Archipelago and explore the beauty and diversity of the islands. Along the way you'll visit ancient villages and witness evidence of First Nations culture spanning thousands of years of occupation.
Custom Adventure
Create your own experience!
Want to plan something special? Whether you're a group of friends, a family, or a corporate group, we'll help plan an adventure just for you. Give us a call and we'll be happy to discuss the possibilities.
 
“Circle of Time”
Kwakwaka’wakw Cultural Tour

7 days/6 nights
Journey by kayak through the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka’wakw people where you'll see ancient villages, clam gardens, culturally modified trees, pictographs, totems, traditional native dancing and much, much more.
Into to Expedition Kayaking
6 days/5 nights
This expedition is for people with previous paddling experience who are interested in learning all the skills necessary to organize and undertake a multi-day kayaking adventure in comfort, style, and safety. Books are good ~ experience is better!
Cougar Annie's Garden
5 days/4 nights
Come explore the beauty and history of Cougar Annie's garden and learn about the dynamics of rainforest ecology, traditional plant use, and coastal prehistory. We'll also visit the Grove of the Ancients which have survived for millennia.
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TOURS
1 - 2
Travelers
Group Discounts
3
Travelers

(-4%)
4
Travelers

(-6%)
5+ Travelers
(-10%)
Wildlife of Johnstone Strait
5 days/4 nights
$1299 $1247 $1221 $1169
Broken Island Odyssey
5 days/4 nights
$1299 $1247 $1221 $1169
Archipelago Village Adventure
6 days/5 nights)
$1499 $1439 $1409 $1349
Intro to Expedition Kayaking
6 days/5 nights
$1499 $1439 $1409 $1349
Circle of Time: Kwakwaka'wakw Cultural Tour
7 days/6 nights
$2450 $2352 $2300 $2200
Cougar Annie's Garden
5 days/4 nights
$1299 $1247 $1221 $1169
Custom Adventure
variable
custom adventures for 5 or more people call for price

Note: all prices are quoted in Canadian dollars per person, exclusive of 5% GST and gratuity.

If you use a non-canadian credit card to make your reservation the exchange rate will be determined by our credit card processing service using the current exchange rate. If you send a non-canadian check or money order the exchange rate will be determined using the current exchange rate as calculate by Bank of Canada (link opens new window) on the day it is received.

Please refer to our Booking Information page for more detailed information on reservation and cancellation policies, travel insurance, etc.

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Full moons and new moons cause extremely low tides and maximum exposure of the intertidal ecosystem. Broken Island Odyssey Intro to Expedition Kayaking Broken Island Odyssey Cougar Annie's Garden Broken Island Odyssey Circle of Time Wildlife of Johnstone Strait Full Moon New Moon
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Book Online If you want to book online you can submit your reservation request with our secure web reservation form.
Book by Phone We also accept reservations over the phone and will be glad to discuss our tours at the same time. Please call us toll free at 1.866.251.5135.
Booking Information Before booking we suggest you read our booking information page for details about tour deposits and final payment, optional travel insurance, cancellation and refund policy, etc.
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Tour Dates View our tour calendar to help plan your kayaking adventure. If you don't see a date that works for you just give us a call and maybe we can work something out.
Prices We offer special discounts for groups - the larger your group the less you pay!
Travel Directions
Look here for detailed travel directions to all of our tour departure points.

                           Port McNeill   · Ucluelet & Tofino
Accommodations Look here for a list or recommended accommodations at our tour departure points.

                           Port McNeill   · Ucluelet   · Tofino
Frequently Asked Questions Answers to the questions most of our guests seem to ask - from clothing to cuisine!
Useful Links Here's a list of additional links that may be useful in planning your adventure.
At Steller We Use Only Top Quality Equipment
Gear Review Take a moment to review our equipment and you'll see that we travel in style. Steller uses top of the line fiberglass kayaks and safety equipment and proven camping gear.
What Steller Provides Here you'll find an extensive list of the equipment and services we provide in order to make your adventure comfortable, enjoyable, and safe.
What Guests Provide You don't need to bring much. Check out this detailed list of what you'll need to bring in the way of clothing, outdoor gear, personal gear and, of course, personal luxury items!
Nuggets of Information

Other companies will take you kayaking. Steller will take you on a journey through time and space. We explore the geological history of Vancouver Island and the evolution of biological and cultural diversity along this rich and complex coastline. The list below contains just a few nuggets of information that you'll enjoy as your guides lead you on an adventure of exploration and discovery.

Nuu-chah-nulth The first recorded encounter with indigenous people on the coast of British Columbia was in 1774 by the Spanish navigator Juan Perez who met a group of Haida near ...
Kwakwaka'wakw On the central coast of British Columbia, Queen Charlotte Strait is the center of Kwakwaka'wakw territory ...
Coast Salish The Coast Salish homeland encompasses most of the Salish Sea watershed which stretches from the Strait of Georgia north of the Fraser River to ...
Infectious Disease Indigenous people on the northwest coast often lived in densely populated villages but were unaffected by the health problems associated with ...
Temperate Coastal Rainforest Temperate rainforests have always been among the rarest ecosystems in the world, originally comprising less than 0.2 percent of the earth's land surface ...
Eagle Data from the Gulf Islands Data on eagle activity compiled from 13 years of observing approximately 15 different breeding territories on Hornby Island ...
Steller Sea Lions The Steller Sea Lion lives in the coastal waters of the North Pacific from southern California to the Bering Strait ...
Orca Whales In British Columbia, Orcas have been recorded throughout almost all salt water (and some fresh water) areas, including many long inlets, narrow channels and deep enbayments.
Humpback Whales The Humpback Whale is one of the larger cetaceans, typically reaching lengths of 13 meters for males and 14 meters for females, and weighing 25 to 40 tonnes.
Adventure Gallery
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  • Campfire Comdraderie
    Relaxing by the campfire at Nuxda'ma (Compton Island) after a day of exploration.
  • Driftwood Conference
    Hanging out on the beach logs and sharing stories at Steller Beach on Yukusam (Hanson Island).
  • White Shell Beach
    Catching some rays on the beach below the complex terrace structure at Xupxwapa Village, Insect Island.
  • Cedar Bark
    Rolls of cedar bark harvested by Beau Dick and the friends at the carvers camp on Yukusam (Hanson Island).
  • West Coast
    Stopping for a quick lunch near Haw'aa Village on Blunden Island, Clayoquot Sound.
  • West Coast Beach
    Looking back at the beach on the northwest coast of Vargas Island, Clayoquot Sound.
  • Simon and Davina
    Stopping for a quick lunch on Hand Island before heading deeper into the Broken Group Islands, Barkley Sound.
  • Kayaks at Big Bay
    Kayaks on the beach at Big Bay on Yukusam Island before crossing Johnstone Strait to Vancouver Island.
  • Dinner on the Beach
    Enjoying dinner at 3-fingers bay at the north end of Ahous Bay on Vargas Island, Clayoquot Sound.
  • Big House
    Visiting the Big House at Mimkumlis VIllage on Village Island, Broughton Archipelago.
  • Mortuary Poles
    'Mortuary poles standing in the Namgis First Nation Cemetery, Alert Bay, Johnstone Strait.
  • Traditional Canoe
    Traditional cedar canoe on the beach at Tofino. This is one of the canoes carved by Joe Martin, a master carver and member of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.
  • Mortuary Pole
    Mortuary pole being carved by Beau Dick and friends in Alert Bay. Beau Dick is a respected Kwa-giulth artist from Kingcome Inlet.
  • Mortuary Pole
    Remains of a wolf atop a mortuary pole at Mimkumlis VIllage on Village Island, Broughton Archipelago.
  • Orca Pod
    Pod of female Orcas in Johnstone Strait.
  • Orca
    Two female Orcas playing together in Johnstone Strait.
  • Orca Sighting
    Watching the Orcas swim by while paddling onlong he shore in Johnstone Strait.
  • Sunshine Paddle
    Paddling south toward Vancouver Island on a beautiful sunny day in the Broughton Archipelago.
  • Heading East
    Paddling east toward the Fox Group and looking north toward Cramer Passage in the north end of the Broughton Archipelago.
  • Almost Home
    Heading around the north side of Nuxda'ma (Compton Island) and almost home after a long day of paddling.
  • Suze Toots Her Horn
    Suze serenades the group with a nearby piece of Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana).
  • Taxi!
    Loading up the water taxi for our ride north through the Broughton Archipelago en route to Xupxwapa Village, Insect Island.
  • Bull Kelp
    Paddle through a patch of Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) in the early morning fog near Nuxda'ma (Compton Island), on Blackfish Sound.
  • Aquamarine Waters
    Paddling through the aquamarine waters of Tour Bay en route to the Broken Group Islands, Barkley Sound.
  • Ecological Reserve
    Paddling around Cleland Island Ecological Reserve off the west coast of Vargas Island, Clayoquot Sound.
  • The Aquarium
    One of the many secret aquaria in the Broughton Archipelago where there's as much to see under the water as above the water.
  • Misty Passage
    Looking south down Misty Passage from the shore of Xupxwapa Village, Insect Island.
  • Johnstone Strait
    Looking east down Johnstone Strait from the high bluffs of Yukusam (Hanson Island).
  • Divinty in the Sky
    The clouds in the Broken Group Islands looking a lot like the divinity candy my mother used to me me as child.
  • Summer Sunset
    One of the many fine summer sunsets on one of the many beautiful beaches on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
  • Sea Lions
    California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) on their favorite haul out in the Broken Group Islands, Barkley Sound.
  • Sea Star
    Courtney shows off a huge Pink Spiney sea star (Pisaster brevispinus) in the Broken Group Islands, Barkley Sound.
  • Harbour Seals
    Harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) sunning themselves on a rocky shore in Clayoquot Sound.
  • Water Conservation
    Common ochra stars (Pisaster ochraceus) conserving body moisture during low tide. Or maybe they're just having fun.
  • Surreal
                              Intertidal Life
    Giant green anemonies (Anthropleura xanthogrammica) and encrusting algaes reflecting a pink sunset.
  • Sea Lion
    A California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) checking me out in Broken Group Islands, Barkley Sound.
  • Sunflower Star
    Kevin checking out a huge Sunflower Star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) in the intertidal zone.
  • Bald Eagle
    One of the many Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) that frequent the coast during the spring and summer months.
  • Board Walk
    Board walk through the rainforest in Clayoquot Sound.
  • Intertidal Zone
    Intertidal zone near Xupxwapa Village, Insect Island.
  • Breakfast is Served
    Every day begins with a wonderful breakfast made from fresh ingredients and prepared by your multi-talented guides.
  • Ancient Pictograph
    An ancient pictograph located on a cliff in the southern Broughton Archipelago.
  • Culturally Modified Tree
    One of the many culturally modified trees at Xupxwapa Village, on Insect Island. First Nations people have been gathering cedar bark on the island for thousands of years.
  • Old Growth Cedar
    Ancient old growth cedar tree in the Broken Group Islands, Barkley Sound.
  • Islands in the Stream
    View from one of my favourite lunch spots in Indian Channel, Broughton Archipelago.
 
Useful Forms and Lists
Personal Information Form Once you've reserved your trip you'll need to fill out this form and submit it to us within 30 days of your tour departure.
Waiver of Liability Form This form is also due 30 days prior to your departure.
Information Request Form Need more information by mail? Just used our handy email form to request information.
Online Booking Form If you're ready to book your adventure and want to do it online, this is the form for you!
Recommended Gear List This list will give you a better idea of what you'll need to bring.
Recommended Reading List Interested in a little background reading? Here's a selection of titles from our personal bookshelf.
Information About Steller Sea Kayaking
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Owners Check out the individuals responsible for bringing you Steller adventures.
Guides Our guides have backgrounds in biology, archaeology, history, public education, and environmental activism. They also have a wealth of guiding experience and a thirst for adventure!
Contact Steller We would love to talk to you about any of our regular tours or about customizing a tour for your group.
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Useful Links An assortment of links related to kayaking that you may find useful.
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Because we typically start our tours early in the morning, we suggest arriving a day early so you can visit some of the local attractions, organize your gear, and get a good night's rest. When we return, it's also nice to take a shower and repack your gear before heading home or off on another adventure. So, we recommend making a hotel or B&B reservation for the evening before and after your tour. Our tours leave from different locations around Vancouver Island, so we've provided a list of local accommodations near our tour departure locations below.

Getting to Vancouver Island is very easy. BC Ferries and Washington State Ferries are the two largest ferry systems in the world. There are also several air carriers, bus services and a rail service, all of which may be used to travel to and from many destinations on Vancouver Island. To help you decide on which is the best method of travel for you, we've included links to all of these services below. We hope you have fun planning your west coast kayaking adventure and remember, we would be happy to help you plan any aspect of your travel.

For a detailed map of BC go to Our BC (pdf file)
For ferry service maps go to BC Ferries
For US ferry service maps go to Washington State Ferries and MV Coho


Accommodations
Travel Method
Car Rentals
 
 
 
Other
 


Travel by Land    Up
Tofino Bus 1-866-986-3466
Pacific Coach Lines 1-800-661-1725
Island Coach Lines and Gray Line Toll-Free: 1-800-0882
Greyhound Canada Toll-Free: 1-800-397-7870
Via Rail offers Transportation from between Victoria and Courtenay on Vancouver island


Travel by Sea    Up
BC Ferries Ferry service between mainland BC, Vancouver Island, and adjacent islands
Washington State Ferries Ferry service between Anacortes, WA and Sidney, BC via the San Juan Islands
Victoria Clipper High speed passenger only ferry service between Seattle, WA and Victoria, BC
M. V. Coho Ferry Service between Port Angeles, WA. and Victoria BC


Travel by Air    Up
Air Canada Canada's National Airline
West Jet National low cost & Fun
Central Mountain Air Operates 18 seat twin engine turboprop aircraft. Western Canada.
Harbour Air Operates in the Southern Vancouver island area and Mainland
Kenmore Air Seattle company that flies in U.S. and Vancouver Island Region.
Vancouver Island Air Campbell River company that flies float planes to remote locations such as Alder Bay.
Pacific Coastal Regional Carrier
Salt Spring Air Service between downtown Vancouver, Vancouver Airport, and Salt Spring Island.


Local Accommodations

Salt Spring Island    Up   Southern Gulf Islands Map (external site - opens in new window) 
Blackberry B&B Phone: 250-537-5626  
The Old Farmhouse B&B Phone: 1-250-537-4113
Mountain Aerie Cottage Phone: 1-250-537-1909
Beachfront at Vesuvius Toll Free 1-877-538-1601
Cocoon B&B Phone: 1-250-537-8791
Blue Heron B&B Toll Free: 1-877-537-1373
Seabreeze Inne Toll Free: 1-800-434-4112
Cedar Beach Resort Toll Free: 1-888-537-5509
Cusheon Lake Resort Toll Free: 1-866-899-0017
Garden Faire Campground Phone: 1-250-537-4346
Lakeside Gardens Phone: 1-250-537-5773


Port McNeill    Up   Northern Vancouver Island Map (external site - opens in new window) 
If you are looking for a bit of tranquility in the midst of the rugged, untamed landscapes of beautiful Northern Vancouver Island, look no further than this little peace of heaven called Seeview Bed and Breakfast in Port McNeill. 1-250-956-4818
Haida Way Hotel 1-800-956-3373
McNeill Inn On The Harborfront 1-866-888-3466
Back Bear Resort 1-866-956-4900
Relax and enjoy the fabulous North Island scenery. Experience spectacular sunsets, watch eagles soar and whales swim by your doorstep. Toll Free: 1-888-956-4117


Telegraph Cove    Up   Northern Vancouver Island Map (external site - opens in new window) 
Telegraph Cove Resort Toll-Free: 1-800-4665
Telegraph Cove Marina Toll-Free: 1-877-835-2683
Hidden Cove Resort Phone Phone: 1-250-956-3916
Alder Bay Resort Toll-Free: 1-888-956-4117


Ucluelet    Up   Ucluelet / Tofino Map (external site - opens in new window) 
Bostrom's B@B Phone: 250-726-7266
A Harbour House Phone: 1-250-726-7511
A Snug Harbour Inn Toll-Free: 1-888-936-5222
Nor'Westr Haven B&B Phone: 1-250-726-2223
Suzie's Seaview B&B Phone:1-250-726-1281
Ebb Tide Spring Cove B&B Toll Free: 1-888-400-0322
The Moon and Sixpence B&B Toll Free: 1-866-726-7269
Surf's Inn Guesthouse 1-250-726-4426 email: surfsinn@hotmail.com
Anchors Inn Phone: 1-250-726-8255
Big Beach Lodge 1-778-772-4470
C&N Backpackers 1-250-726-7416
More Ucluelet Accommodation Information  


Tofino    Up   Tofine / Ucluelet Sound Map (external site - opens in new window) 
Chesterman Beach B&B Phone: 1-250-725-3726
Eagle View Guest House Phone: 1-250-725-2243
Centrally located between Chesterman Beach and Downtown Tofino. Common Areas include Full Kitchen, Large Guest Lounge, Hot Tub and Patio. The Tofino Bus and Beach Bus stop a few steps from the front door. Toll Free: 1-888-725-4429
Tofino Red Crow B&B Phone: 1-250-725-2275
The Inn At Tough City Phone: 1-250-725-2021
Mackenzie Beach Resort Phone: 1-250-725-3439
Tofino Inlet Cottages Toll Free 1-866-725-3441
Crystal Cove Resort Phone: 1-250-725-4213
Bella Pacifica Campground Phone: 1-250-725-3400
Whalers on the Point (Hostelling International) Phone: 1-250-725-3443
Tofino Botanical Gardens, Clayoquot Field Station Phone: 1-250-725-1220
C&N Backpackers Toll-Free: 1-888-434-6060
BriMar B&B Toll Free: 1-800-714-9373
More Tofino Accommodation Information 


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SEE Kayaks is the largest directory of sea kayaking related web sites. It contains the most links to sea kayaking related sites on the web, with 1825 unique pages currently listed and new sea kayaking pages being added almost every day.
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