Wildlife of Johnstone Strait
Join our staff biologists as they lead you through some of the richest and most diverse  marine, intertidal, and coastal forest ecosystems in the world. During July and August, Johnstone Strait is home to the largest concentration of orca whales in North America. Humpback whales are also seen here throughout the summer. Your guides will lead you through this diverse ecosystem in search of orca, humpback and minke whales, Dall's and harbour porpoises, white-sided dolphins, harbour seals, Steller sea lions, river otters, mink, black bear, bald eagles, marbled murrelets, and other sea birds and migratory songbirds. We will also spend time exploring the intertidal zone for brilliantly colored sea stars, urchins, anemones, crabs, and sea cucumbers. Each day will begin and end at our comfortable base camp where you'll enjoy stunning sunsets and wonderfully prepared gourmet meals.
» This is a relaxing and enjoyable adventure for anyone with a passion for wildlife
and an interest in casual kayaking and hiking. It is suitable for all skill levels.
No paddling experience is necessary.
Our
5-day Wildlife of Johnstone Strait tour originates
in Port McNeill on the northeast coast of
Vancouver Island and explores the waters
of Johnstone Strait and the famous Blackfish
Sound. $1299 CAN
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Broken Island Odyssey
Join us and explore this archipelago of over 100 unique islands and islets in  Barkley Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The paddling in this area is incredible and includes a bit of everything - open coast, protected passages, warm lagoons, and narrow channels all teeming with marine life – humpback whales, Steller and California sea lions, harbour seals, harbour porpoise, bald eagles, marbled murrelets, cormorants, loons, harlequin ducks, black oystercatchers, pigeon guillemot, common murres, and more. You’ll camp on the beach, or nestled under towering cedar and spruce trees. Barkley Sound was the most densely populated region on the west coast prior to the arrival of Europeans. Your guides will help you discover evidence of ancient villages and defensive sites, stone fish traps, and canoe runs that make the life history of these early inhabitants more tangible and inspiring.
» This is a relaxing and enjoyable adventure for anyone with a passion for wildlife
and an interest in casual kayaking and hiking. It is suitable for all skill levels.
No paddling experience is necessary.
Our
5-day Broken Islands Odyssey originates
in Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver
Island and explores the many islands of
the Broken Group as well as the Stopper
Islands and the Pinkerton Islands. $1299
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Archipelago Village Adventure
Explore BC’s largest provincial marine park with our staff biologists and archaeologists.  With more islands than could be explored in a month of kayaking, there are nearly limitless opportunities for exploration and adventure. Our journey will take us through the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations where we'll see ancient pictographs, village sites, and the famous "clam gardens" of the northwest coast. Over 350 of these features have been discovered in the archipelago and they served, for thousands of years, as the economic basis of the largest population of non-agricultural people in North America. Draped in moss and shrouded in mystery, these stunning islands form a dramatic backdrop for our daily adventures. As we paddle among the islands there will be opportunities to see humpback and minke whales, Steller sea lions, harbour seals, river otters, mink, bald eagles, and fascinating intertidal creatures.
» This tour is suitable for paddlers who are keen to cover some distancrt while exploring
while exploring some of the more remote cultural and natural treasures of the archipelago
Some paddling experience is suggested, but not necessary.
Our
6-day Archipelago Village Expedition originates
in Port McNeill on the northeast coast of
Vancouver Island and explores Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago. $1499
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Circle of Time: Kwakwaka'wakw Cultural Tour
Journey through time in the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka’wakw people with your archaeologist guide.  You’ll see early pictographs, resource gathering sites, and the ancient villages of T’sedi and ‘Mimkwamlis, “village of the last potlatch,” with totems and giant house posts returning gracefully to the earth. Hike among culturally modified trees resulting from centuries of sustainable resource harvesting. Watch as the falling tide reveals "clam gardens" that were a stable food source for one of the most complexly organized prehistoric populations on the Northwest Coast. Your adventure culminates with a trip to historic Alert Bay to see the world famous “Potlatch Collection” and to witness traditional dancing, a salmon dinner on the beach, and stories presented by the T'sasala dance group in the community Big House.
» This is an enjoyable adventure for anyone with an interest in First Nations culture, a
passion for wildlife, and an interest in casual kayaking and hiking. It is suitable for all skill levels.
No paddling experience is necessary.
Our
7-day Circle of Time tour originates
in Port McNeill on the northeast coast of
Vancouver Island and explores the water in and around Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound, and Knight Inlet. $2450
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Intro to Expedition Kayaking
Want to plan your own kayaking adventure but not sure where to begin?  Let our expert guides take you to the Broughton Archipelago or Clayoquot Sound and teach you all the necessary skills! You’ll be privy to your guides’ decision-making process on and off the water - whether it involves crossing a current channel or developing contingency plans in light of the evening weather forecast. In the evenings, there will be informal discussions covering pre-trip planning, chart interpretation, route selection, navigation, tides and currents, and weather. Along the way, you'll enjoy the tranquil beauty of coastal rainforests, remote beaches, and frequent wildlife sightings.
» Some prior paddling experience is recommended but not required. Comfort on the
water and a keen interest in multi-day kayaking is all that is needed.
Our
6-day Intro to Expedition Kayaking originates
in Tofino where we paddle in Clayoquot Sound, or Port McNeill where we paddle in Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago. $1499
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Custom Designed Adventures
Planning a corporate event this summer, or perhaps you have a team or group of friends wanting a challenge in a spectacular outdoor setting? Let Steller Sea Kayaking customize a trip for you. We take care of all the logistics, equipment, and cooking while providing you with an incredible backdrop for your adventure in any of our paddling destinations. Your fully customizable adventure will include paddling in a wilderness location, hiking, camping, frequent wildlife encounters, and of course, gourmet meals prepared by your talented guides. Call us toll free today at 1.866.251.5135.
Let us help you plan a custom adventure to any of our paddling destinations. We'll work with you toeinsure an adventure that meets everyone's expectations! |
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surrounded by the largest remaining temperate coastal rainforest in the world. Learn about this famous pioneering woman, wander through her five-acre garden, and explore over two kilometers of rainforest trails. Visit the Grove of the Ancients, populated by old growth cedar and spruce trees over a thousand years old. You’ll stay in comfort at the Temperate Rainforest Field Study Centre perched on a high ridge overlooking the gardens and the Pacific Ocean. You’ll learn from specialists about rainforest ecology and about local First Nations people who have lived on the coast for thousands of years.
