Want to experience the Wild West Coast here on beautiful Vancouver Island? A day tour just isn’t going to do it for ya? Then check out our multi-day adventure packages. We are blessed to live in such an extraordinary place and want to share it with you. These are trips of a lifetime ranging from 2 to 4 days. Carve out some time for you and your friends or family or share a getaway with that special someone in your life. You won’t be disappointed… you will be making memories. No excuses now!
Nuchatlitz Provincial Park
Nuchatlitz Provincial Park
Craving some adventure in a stunning location? Then join Adventuress to the wild and wonderful Nuchatlitz Provincial Park, a remote Vancouver Island kayaking destination full of native culture and history, making it a unique BC kayaking destination. The traditional territory of the Nuchatlaht First Nation, these lands were inhabited for thousands of years before the arrival of the Spanish in 1774 and Captain James Cook in 1778. Nuchatlitz Provincial Park, on Nootka Island, protects a number of archaeological sites.
Just the name Nootka evokes images of ancient whales and warriors who plied the water around Nootka Island in canoes; of sheltered coves where early explorers anchored trading ships; of deep inlets carved into mountainous land. Today Nootka Island still maintains that frontier image. It’s a place where history and wilderness collide, creating a rich atmosphere where the echoes of life before European influence can still be felt.
You will be whisked away by water taxi into the Park and see villages on the coast from long ago as we make our way to our camping destination. We will spend 4 days kayaking and 4 nights camping in this wild destination. This is termed an intermediate kayaking destination, so if you are a beginner, we offer the Paddle Canada Certified Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners to incorporate some training before you go. Adventuress has Covid-Safe protocols in place to ensure our guests’ and staff safety and comfort. To register please contact Jan at adventuress@shaw.ca and/or call 250.755.6702. We are only taking 6 guests for this tour, so don’t delay, come make a memory and join us for this once in a lifetime trip!!
Kayaking in Nuchatlitz Provincial Park
Tour Length: 4 days of kayaking and 4 nights of camping
Trip Dates: Sorry, not offered in 2023. We ask people to arrive at the launch point town the day before as we leave early on the last day.
Cost: $1250 plus 5% gst
Trip Maximum: 6 guests and 2 guides
What’s Included: Package includes your choice of a single or double fibreglass kayak, Transport Canada regulation gear (lifejacket with whistle, pump, tow bag, paddle, paddle float, spray skirt), all camping gear (except sleeping bag and pad which can be rented at a nominal cost), water taxi to and from the Park, healthy and hearty meals, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks; professional and certified guides (and we are fun to be with!), detailed instruction and safety orientation, personal fit to kayaks and gear, and spectacular scenery!
A welcome package with more details will be e-mailed upon enquiry and registration.
Broken Group Islands in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Situated in Barkley Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Broken Group Islands offer spectacular kayaking among countless islands and islets. Home to the Huu-ay-aht and Tseshaht First Nations for thousands of year, we travel back in time as we paddle into lagoons with ancient fish traps, search for their canoe runs hidden along the rocky shores, and see the abundance of mussels, clams, and oysters which sustained them. As we hike the sun dappled trails, we revel in the towering old growth rainforests of Douglas fir and cedar, their sacred tree.
We base camp which leaves more time to paddle and enjoy all the sights! Campfires glow at night as we sit and look out to a starry night before we trundle off to our tent in the stillness of the forest or on the beach, listening to the waves as we drift off to sleep.
Ah… tomorrow is another day … I wonder what adventure awaits us?
Some previous kayaking experience is strongly recommend and a good level of health and fitness is required. We paddle anywhere from 3 to 5 hours in a day with stops every 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Bring your sense of humour and adventure for this once in a lifetime trip!
Package includes kayak, gear, all camping gear (except sleeping bag and pad), dry bags for your personal gear, healthy and hearty meals, snacks and drinks; detailed instruction and safety orientation, personal fit to kayaks and gear, wonderful guides (we are modest) and spectacular scenery! Check out our photo gallery for pictures from our trips. Contact Jan to receive your registration package with all the details.
For 2023 – We run this trip as a 4 day Women in the Wild Kayaking and Camping Skills & Paddling Adventure. See https://adventuress.ca/wilderness-adventures-for-women/ for more information.
Cost: $1470 (plus gst)/person. Your Broken Group Islands Kayaking Package includes:
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- 5 days of guided kayaking and 4 nights of camping in the hauntingly beautiful Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
- Kayak Guides – Professional, certified, knowledgeable and very personable 🙂
- Detailed instruction in paddling strokes and safety procedures
- Kayak – fibreglass boat, your choice of a single or a double to kayak with a paddling partner (Note: you may be asked to be in a double kayak in order to keep to our safety protocol ratio of guests:guides according to the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC.)
- Gear – all the Transport Canada regulation gear: lifejacket with whistle, tow rope, pump, spray skirt, paddle
- Dry bags for your clothes and personal gear and a smaller dry bag for your camera, snacks, etc.
- Meals, snacks and beverages – healthy meals, yummy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (feel free to bring your fav wine or bevy to drink after paddling is done for the day); all meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 5, goodie bags everyday for on-the-water snacks, etc… all dietary concerns are addressed in your registration form
- Group camping equipment i.e. tents, dishes, tarps, stove, etc. except sleeping bag and pad which can be rented at a nominal cost.
- Safety equipment – extensive first aid kit, VHF marine radio, cell phone, repair kit, etc.
- Launching, Camping and National Park use fees
- Donation of $15/person/day to the Tseshaht First Nation on whose land we operate
- Spectacular scenery and fun is free!
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Gulf Islands Escape
Escape to the Gulf Islands for 3 days! We will be paddling in the fabulous Gulf Islands National Park Reserve with its many islands and beautiful vistas. This Gulf Islands Escape is a great little getaway, 3 days of kayaking the wonderful Gulf Islands, two nights of camping on an Island with its beautiful white shell beach, sunset views and hiking trails. We kayak under magnificent sculpted sandstone cliffs (an art gallery all on its own!), over underwater marine gardens of colourful sea stars and anemones, and enjoy the breath taking views to the mountains. Camp under the stars and enjoy hearty meals by the campfire. Come join us for a paddling adventure!
The Gulf Islands Escape package includes:
- 3 days of kayaking, 2 nights of camping in the magical Gulf Islands
- Professional, certified, knowledgeable and personable guide(s)
- Fibreglass kayak (your choice of a single or a double boat)
- Detailed instruction in paddling strokes and safety procedures
- All Transport Canada regulation gear (lifejacket with whistle, spray skirt, pump, paddle, tow rope)
- Camping equipment (except sleeping bag and pad which can be rented at a nominal cost)
- Dry bags for your personal gear
- Healthy meals, yummy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (feel free to bring your fav wine or bevy to drink after paddling is done for the day)
- Camping and launching fees
A welcome package with more details will be e-mailed upon enquiry and registration.
Tour Length: 3 days
Cost: $749 + 5% goods and service tax (gst)
Trip Dates for 2024: July 8-10. Give Jan a call at 250.755.6702 to reserve your own private trip!
Gulf Islands Getaway
Short on time, but need to get away? Join Adventuress for 2 days of kayaking, one night of camping in a marine park. Great for a family getaway. Hear the story of the notorious Brother XII whose followers inhabited this island. Rocky shorelines, sculpted sandstone cliffs, underwater marine gardens and shell midden beaches tell of long ago days when the islands were home to First Nations. Go for a swim, hike the trails, and enjoy the sunset views after a yummy dinner. All yours for the asking! Sign me up Jan!
Your Gulf Islands Getaway includes:
The Gulf Islands Getaway package includes:
- 2 days of kayaking, 1 night of camping in the magical Gulf Islands
- Professional, certified, knowledgeable and personable guide(s)
- Fibreglass kayak (your choice of a single or a double boat)
- Detailed instruction in paddling strokes and safety procedures
- All Transport Canada regulation gear (lifejacket with whistle, spray skirt, pump, paddle, tow rope)
- Camping equipment (except sleeping bag and pad which can be rented at a nominal cost)
- Dry bags for your personal gear
- Healthy meals, yummy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (feel free to bring your fav wine or bevy to drink after paddling is done for the day)
- Camping, launching and Park fees
A welcome package with more details will be e-mailed upon enquiry and registration.
See more Gulf Islands pics.
Tour Length: 2 days
Cost: $459.00 + 5 % goods and service tax (gst)
Trip Dates for 2024: July 27 & 28th. Give us a call to arrange a trip for you and your friends and/or family.
Call 250.755.6702 or e-mail to receive your registration package with more details.
Kayaking with the Orcas – Adventuress Goes Aboriginal!
We paddle back in time to an abandoned Native village, Mamalilaculla, scene of the last Potlatch. This area is often referred to as The Land of the War Canoe, which has been inhabited by the Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl) for tens of thousands of years. A region which is rich in native culture and heritage with pictographs, burial sites and shell middens and offers a fascinating glimpse into Kwakwaka’wakw culture. We step out of our kayaks and land on these ancient shores.
And then there are the whales and all the other incredible wildlife that this area offers up. Johnstone Strait is the home of the Killer (Orca) whales, one of THE best places in the world to view them in the wild. They gather here to feed in the rich salmon waters from May to October. What could be more of a thrill than to hear the whoosh of their breath and the splash of their bodies as they swim up the Strait in their ancestral fishing grounds. Adventuress always adheres to whale watching guidelines in order to minimize any disturbance to these “blackfish” (the Native term for Orcas).
Orcas are by no means the only wildlife to see here. Pacific white-sided dolphins, black bears, eagles, minke and grey whales, and porpoises all make Johnstone Strait their home.
Our days are spent exploring clusters of scenic islands, paddling into majestic Coastal Mountain views, and stepping back into time as we wander through an abandoned native village. Nights are spent enjoying hearty meals around a glowing campfire, swapping tall tales, and enjoying each other’s company. Okay, naps are allowed!
This tour is for an intermediate paddler due to the sometimes challenging weather, wind and wave condition that we may encounter. Instruction is given before each tour begins. Good health and a reasonable fitness level is required. Call Jan to discuss. Sometimes it is calm! If you want to do some training before you join us, see Adventuress’ Paddle Canada full day certified course for beginners. This course will give you a strong foundation in the basics, rescue training and increase in self confidence!
See pics of previous trips and check out Adventuress’ Facebook.
Tour Length: 4 days
Cost: $1125.00 + 5% goods and service tax
Trip Dates … sorry, this trip is not available at this time. Call to book your own trip.
Contact us to register and for an extensive pre-trip information package including trip overview, itinerary, directions to launch, a complete list of what to bring, etc. Any other questions? We would be happy to assist you!
Call 250.755.6702 or e-mail to receive your registration package with more details.
Halla Kas La (Go In Peace)
