The pristine waters of the Gulf Islands, just south of Nanaimo offer fantastic kayaking day trip opportunities for both the novice and experienced paddler. Calm, protected channels amongst a plethora of islands make this area a perfect place to spend the day exploring with a sea kayak. These sheltered waters offer a great opportunity to paddle with seals, otters, eagles and view a wide variety of marine life and bird life from your kayak. You may even get a chance to paddle with some of the local orca whale population that pass through this area if you are lucky…
A perfect introduction for those of you who want to have a “taste” of sea-kayaking before committing to a longer expedition. Our trip embarks and ends from Cedar-by-the-Sea, just minutes south of Nanaimo and includes a delicious gourmet lunch on one of the many splendid islets this beautiful area boasts. Treat yourself to a fantastic day of paddling delight as we explore the coastlines of DeCourcy, Mudge and Link Islands. Join us for a great day of paddling and exploring the Gulf Islands and surrounding areas from the water!
Available daily-year round. Please note reservations are required. If you are making a reservation within 48 hours of any trip date, please call us directly at 250-741-7682 to inquire about availability prior to booking.
Price: Cost $150 Cdn. plus 5% GST. Includes our delicious homemade lunch.
Place: We launch from the boat launch/beach at the end of Nelson Road GOOGLE MAPS LINK in Cedar-by-the-Sea, just minutes south of Nanaimo, at 10:30AM and return to the same at 2:30-3PM.
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TRIP DETAILS
Sea Kayaking Day Trip Preparation
Lets Go Kayaking Guided Tours provides sea kayaking day trips for groups of up to 12 people. Our Sea Kayak Day Trip is weather dependent and available year round.
Trip Duration
The sea kayaking day tour starts at 10:30AM and finsihes around 2:30PM. For groups or private trips, start and finish times can be customized to accommodate as necessary.
Trip Departure
Our North Gulf Islands day trip departs from the beach/boat launch at the end of Nelson Road in Cedar by the Sea (View location on Google Maps) just minutes south of the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, BC. View location on Google Maps
Trip Suitability
No previous sea kayak touring experience is required to participate on this trip. The trip is suitable for active singles, couples and families. The trip is progressive in terms of skills and therefore is suitable for a variety of paddling abilities – beginners are welcome.
While our trips are not considered to be strenuous or physically demanding, and we do not require a high level of fitness, good general physical condition is necessary. If you have any physical limitations or concerns please discuss with us prior to booking.
What We Provide
Lets Go Kayaking Guided Tours provides virtually everything you will need for your sea kayaking day trip;
- professional, certified sea kayak guides
- Delicious homemade lunch
- touring sea kayaks (tandem double kayaks only) along with all the required paddling equipment and on the water safety equipment
- safety equipment and emergency communication equipment
Guest Responsibility
- Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the trip point of departure.
- Please check with your health care plan administrator to ensure that you have sufficient coverage while participating on one of our tours. Lets Go Kayaking Guided Tours is not responsible for any medical or evacuation costs should they be incurred for your safety or health during the course of the tour.
- Each trip participant will be required to sign a Lets Go Kayaking Guided Tours Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumptions of Risk, & Indemnity Agreement’ and complete a ‘Medical Questionnaire Form’, prior to the trip departure date. Any trip participant under the age of 19 years will be required to have a legal guardian sign an Indemnity Agreement. To view these documents please visit Terms & Conditions.
What You Will Need
Here is a list of recommended things to bring along to make your daytrip with us comfortable and enjoyable.
- Sun screen (30 UVA rating minimum)
- Sun block for lips, nose, and ears. A good block is highly recommended as UV radiation is intensified from the reflection off the water.
- Hat for protection from sun or rain
- Full water bottle (1L)
- Rain Gear – just in case
- Fleece Jacket or Wool Sweater
- Teva like sandals or old pair of sneakers for paddling. Note you will get your feet wet. Flip Flops are unsuitable.
- Pair of light hikers or sneakers for on shore.
- Change of dry clothing.
- Towel
- Shorts (preferably quick dry material).
- Camera/iphone with protective bag/housing for salt water conditions
- Binoculars for wildlife viewing