Sea Kayaking
Johnstone Strait
Kayaking with the Orcas of the Pacific
6 days-Beginner to Intermediate, Class 1/2 -CDN$1,250-Sept/CDN$1,395-July-Aug + 12% HST
| Dates | Availability |
|---|---|
| July 29-August 3, 2012 | Available |
| August 13-18, 2012 | Available |
| August 24-29, 2012 | Available |
| September 2-7, 2012 | Available |
Johnstone Strait, off Vancouver Island, is one of the best locations to go kayaking with orca whales and observe and photograph one of nature's truly magnificent mammals.
The sleek, beautiful ebony and ivory orcas congregate in Johnstone Strait during the summer to feed, socialize and rub themselves on pebble beaches. On our kayaking with orca whales trip we will be on the lookout for orca pods while exploring the strait. Although there can be no guarantees, our dates represent the most opportune time to sea kayak and have an encounter of the orca kind.
Combine the exhilaration of kayaking beside these breaching, spouting, power swimming orcas, with rugged coastal scenery, magnificent west coast rainforest, and you have a great coastal kayaking experience.
The sleek, beautiful ebony and ivory orcas congregate in Johnstone Strait during the summer to feed, socialize and rub themselves on pebble beaches. On our kayaking with orca whales trip we will be on the lookout for orca pods while exploring the strait. Although there can be no guarantees, our dates represent the most opportune time to sea kayak and have an encounter of the orca kind.
Combine the exhilaration of kayaking beside these breaching, spouting, power swimming orcas, with rugged coastal scenery, magnificent west coast rainforest, and you have a great coastal kayaking experience.
The giant trees of the west coast temperate rainforest stand over all who enjoy this area.
These are orca waters. They travel through despite all human activity. We are only visitors.
Or if you want the same area, but on a hike, try the North Coast Trail and Cape Scott.
Other good whale areas include the Southern Gulf Islands, where the southern resident orcas travel. Humpbacks migrate along the western waters and can often be seen on the North Coast Trail and West Coast Trail.
Images from Johnstone Strait
