Adventuress is open March to the end of September, so if the weather is fine and you feel like paddling, give us a call! If you wish to kayak on an alternative date from those listed, feel free to call and reserve a time more suitable for you.
Book your own private tour, no additional cost! Bring your friends, family members, out of town guests, or work buddies and create your own tour. People are already starting to book their 2018 multi-day tour for their group. It is best to reserve early to get the dates you want for your group’s availability and the dates are still open with Adventuress….the season goes fast!! Call Jan to reserve 250.755.6702 or 1.866.955.6702 (toll free) or adventuress@shaw.ca.
March 2018
This month is especially good to come on a Sea Lion Tour. The herring are running and sometimes we can see up to 300 sea lions (and more!) on the haul-out. They cavort and play and swim the waters to feed on herring. A great family tour! As always, Adventuress adheres to wildlife viewing protocols keeping our distance to minimize impact.
The Seamanship & Trip Planning Course for Paddlers (an ideal beginner course for kayakers) begins this month on March 1st and goes for 5 Thursday evenings. A great way to start the paddling season! We study weather, tides and currents, chart reading, navigation and trip planning. See more details of the course under Lessons.
It is still early in the season, so feel free to e-mail and book your choice of tour if it is not listed.
Sea Lion Kayaking Tour
1 Seamanship Course (#1)
3 Sea Lion Tour
4 Sea Lion Tour
8 Seamanship Course (#2)
10 Sea Lion Tour
11 Sea Lion Tour
15 Seamanship Course (#3)
17 Seaside Tour
18 Sea Lion Tour
22 Seamanship Course (#4)
24 Sea Lion Tour
25 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
26 Sea Lion Tour
29 Seamanship course (#5)
30 Sea lion Tour
31 Blue Moon Howl
April 2018
Our launch locations are tidal dependent, so times will vary according to when the tide is high. As well, these are suggested tours each day. If you would like another tour on a particular day, please call or e-mail to arrange. If that tour is not already booked, we can change it to another tour. Celebrate Easter with your family and join us for the Sea Lion Tours on the weekend of March 31-April 2nd. Double kayaks are available for parents to paddle with younger ones in the front.
Time to gear up for lessons… we begin our lessons with the 2.5 hour Discover Kayaking lesson on April 14th… a gentle introduction to the sport of kayaking. Later in the month on April 28th, we offer our full day Paddle Canada Certified Course for Beginners. See Lessons for more details.
Fabulous Friends Weekend
1 Sea Lion Tour – Happy Easter!
2 Sea Lion Tour
3 Sea Lion Tour
4 Sea Lion Tour
5 Sea Lion Tour
6 Sea Lion Tour
7 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
8 Sea Lion Tour
9 Sea Lion Tour
10 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
11 Sea Lion Tour
12 Sea Lion Tour
13 Sea Lion Tour
14 Discover Kayaking Lesson
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Sea Lion Tour
16 Sea Lion Tour
17 Sea Lion Tour
18 Sea Lion Tour
19 Sea Lion Tour
20 Sea Lion Tour
21 Sea Lion Tour
22 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
23 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
24 Sea Lion Tour
25 Sea Lion Tour
26 Sea Lion Tour
27 Sea Lion Tour
28 Paddle Canada Certified Course for Beginners
29 Full Moon Howl
30 Sea Lion Tour
May 2018
The waters are warming up, so come and take the plunge and join our full day certified Paddle Canada Kayaking Course for Beginners on the 20th. You can also book a Discover Kayaking lesson… a 2.5 hour introduction to kayaking. We do have one on May 26th or feel free to book one for you and your friends or family on another date. See Lessons for more details.
Come howl with us on the Full Moon on May 29th! This is the last month for the Sea Lion Tours as they leave our waters for their mating grounds. So if you haven’t had a chance to come and enjoy the paddle across the bay to see them, now is the time.
Since many dates are open in May, feel free to book a tour of your choice on any day. The tours here are suggested and can possibly be changed if not already reserved. If you have experience, you can also enjoy paddling with the rentals of our boats and gear. See here for Rental Information.
Nature’s Art Galley.. in the Gulf Islands
1 Sea Lion Tour
2 Sea Lion Tour
3 Sea Lion tour
4 Sea Lion Tour
5 School Group (full)
6 Sea Lion Tour
7 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
8 School Group (full)
9 Sea Lion Tour
10 Sea Lion Tour
11 Sea Lion Tour
12 Sea Lion Tour
13 Winchelsea Islands tour
14 Sea Lion Tour
15 Sea Lion Tour
16 Sea Lion Tour
17 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
18 Sea Lion Tour
19 Paddle Canada Certified Course for Beginners
20 Sea Lion Tour
21 Sea Lion Tour
22 Sea Lion Tour
23 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
24 Sea Lion Tour
25 Discover Kayaking
26 Sea Lion tour
27 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
27 Sea Lion Tour
28 Sea Lion Tour
29 Full Moon Howl
Contemplative Time in the Broken Group Islands
June 2018
Paddle into the Sunset… come join us for these beautiful, relaxing tours…. most evenings… call to book. Welcome Families … we have double kayaks to accommodate younger members or to paddle with a friend. We head to the Wild West Coast… again this year for Adventuress’ Women in the Wild trip!! We have paired a 2 day intensive Kayaking and Camping Skills course followed by a 3 day trip into the Broken Group Islands beginning June 25th. See here for more info. This combo insures your skills and confidence before you hit the high seas and journey into the spectacular Pacific Rim National Park.
Open for day tours.. try our 2 hour Seaside Tour, Sunset Paddle or our 3.5 hour Mistaken Island Lunch Tour… you pick! More lessons to be had… our full day Paddle Canada course for beginners (June 2nd) or our fun, introductory 2.5 hour Discover Kayaking lesson (June 9th).
1 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
2 Paddle Canada Certified Kayaking Course for Beginners
3 Seaside Tour
4 Winchelsea Islands Tour
5 Mistaken Island Kayaking Tour
5 Sunset Paddle
6 Mistaken Island Lunch
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Seaside Tour
7 Sunset Paddle
8 Seaside Tour
8 Sunset Paddle
9 Discover Kayaking Lesson
9 Sunset Paddle
10 Seaside Tour
10 Sunset Paddle
11 Seaside Tour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 Seaside Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Seaside Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Seaside Tour
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
17 Seaside Tour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Seaside Tour
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
20 Sunset Paddle
21 Seaside Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Seaside Tour
22 Sunset Paddle
23 Seaside Tour
23 Qualicum Beach Evening Tour
24 Seaside Tour
24 Discover Kayaking
24 Sunset Paddle
25-29 Women in the Wild Trip
25 Seaside Tour
25 Sunset Paddle
26 Seaside Tour
26 Sunset Paddle
27 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 Seaside Tour
28 Full Moon Howl
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Seaside Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
July 2018
The days are hot and the paddlin’ is fine! Bring out your visiting friends and family who don’t get to enjoy Life here on beautiful Vancouver Island. Tours leave daily… call to reserve. These are suggested tours, so feel free to call and arrange the one you want if they aren’t already booked. Tours are tidal dependent so times vary according to the tour and the day you choose. Paddle the magical the Gulf Islands and join us this month for the Gulf Islands Getaway… two days of paddling fun and one night of camping July 6-7th. Want something very adventurous? Come paddle the epic Kayaking with the Orcas trip July 20-23. For those wanting to increase their kayaking skills, join us for a full day Paddle Canada Certified Course for Beginners on July 14th or 28th. The Discover Kayaking on July 8th is a gentle introduction to kayaking 2.5 hours in length. We schedule a Sunset Paddle most evenings as generally the winds are down and sky lit up in those West Coast colours. Give us a call or send us an e-mail to reserve.
Family Kayaking Fun!
1 Seaside Tour
1 Happy Canada Day Fireworks Paddle!
2 Seaside Tour
2 Sunset Paddle
3 Seaside Tour
3 Sunset Paddle
4 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
4 Sunset Paddle
5 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
5 Sunset Paddle
5&6 Gulf Islands Getaway
6 Seaside Tour
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
7 Sunset Paddle
8 Discover Kayaking Lesson
8 Sunset Paddle
9 Seaside Tour
10-13 All women Broken Group Islands trip
10 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
10 Sunset Paddle
11 SeasideTour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 Seaside Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Paddle Canada Certified Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
15 Paddle Canada Certified Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Seaside Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
17 SeasideTour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
18 Sunset Paddle
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20-23 Kayaking with the Orcas!
20 Seaside Tour
20 Sunset Tour
21 Seaside Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Seaside Tour
22 Sunset Paddle
23 Seaside Tour
23 Sunset Paddle
24 Seaside Tour
24 Sunset Paddle
25 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
25 Sunset Paddle
26 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
26 Sunset Paddle
27 Seaside Tour
27 Full Moon Howl
28 Paddle Canada Certified Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
29 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Seaside Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
31 Seaside Tour
31 Sunset Paddle
August 2018
August is busy!! So call to request your tour or join us on one of our daily tours. We have double kayaks for younger family members to kayak with an adult. If you have experience, rent kayaks and go exploring on your own… lots to see! Need a quick getaway? Try our 2 day Gulf Islands Getaway… paddling the islands and camping with fabulous views to the mountains on Vancouver Island on August 18 & 19th… how good does it get!! Book now to save your seat(s).. bring your family and friends! Book a Discover Kayaking … our 2.5 gentle introduction to kayaking… we have one on August 4th or book yourself in with some friends or family on another date. Our full day Paddle Canada certified course for beginners is on August 12th. We also book additional dates per request, so do check in with us as we may have additional dates.
Day tours everyday…email Adventuress@shaw.ca to book your favourite!
1 Seaside Tour
1 Sunset Paddle
2-3 Gulf Islands Getaway
2 Seaside Tour
2 Sunset Paddle
3 Seaside Tour
3 Sunset Paddle
4 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
4 Sunset Paddle
4 Paddle Canada Certified Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
5 Paddle Canada Certified Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
5 Sunset Paddle
6 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Sunset Paddle
8 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
8 Sunset Paddle
9 Seaside Tour
9 Discover Kayaking lesson
9 Sunset Paddle
10 Seaside Tour
10 Early Evening Paddle
11 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 Seaside Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 Seaside Tour
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
16 Discover Kayaking
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
18 Sunset Paddle
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20 Seaside Tour
20 Sunset Paddle
21 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
22 Early Evening Paddle
23 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
23 Sunset Paddle
23& 24 Gulf Islands Getaway
24 Seaside Tour
24 Sunset Paddle
25 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
25 Sunset Paddle
26 Seaside Tour
26 Full Moon Howl
27 Seaside Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Seaside Tour
29 Seaside Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Seaside Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
31 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
31 Sunset Paddle
Paddling Desolation Sound
September 2018
Beautiful paddling weather.. a fine time of year to kayak a 2 or 3.5 hour day trip. The California Sea Lions are slowly making their way back as the month progresses. Time for a lesson? Contact Jan and we will get you out there. Tours upon request as well, so pick your fav and give us a call to reserve. These are suggested tours, so if not already booked, you can change to another tour. And most evenings, we can run a Sunset Paddle, so feel free to email us to reserve.
1 Mistaken Island
1 Sunset Paddle
2 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
2 Sunset Paddle
3 Seaside Tour
4 Seaside Tour
5 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
6 Seaside Tour
7 Mistaken Island
8 Paddle Canada Certified Course for Beginners
9 SeasideTour
9 Sunset Paddle
10 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
11 Seaside Tour
12 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Seaside Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Discover Kayaking Lesson
17 Seaside Tour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
20 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
21 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
22 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
23 Discover Kayaking Lesson
24 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
24 Full Moon Howl
25 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
26 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
27 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
28 Sea Lion Tour
29 Mistaken Island Lunch tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Sea Lion Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
October 2018
We are staying open a little longer this year… come join us to paddle over to see the California Sea Lions who have made their way back to our waters. Some days the tides are high all day so you have the option of the 3.5 hour Mistaken Island Lunch Tour or the 2 hour Sea Lion Tour. Just email us at adventuress@shaw.ca or give us a call at 250.755.6702 to reserve your seats. See you on the water!
1 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
2 Mistaken Island or Sea Lion Tour
3 Sea Lion Tour
4 Sea Lion Tour
5 Sea Lion Tour
6 Sea Lion Tour
7 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
We are now closed for the Season until March 2019.
Thank you to all for such a fabulous season.. you make it easy to love what I do.. Happy Holidays!
