Adventuress is open from March to Thanksgiving with covid-safe guidelines in place for the safety of our guests and staff. 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, or work buddies and create your own tour. People are already starting to book their 2021 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 2021
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. Rentals are also available starting this month if you have ocean kayaking experience.
It is still early in the season, so feel free to e-mail and book your choice of tour if it is not listed or to paddle on days that a tour is not listed.
Sea Lion Kayaking Tour
1 Sea Lion Tour
2 Sea Lion Tour
3 Sea Lion Tour
4 Sea Lion Tour
5 Sea Lion Tour
6 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
7 Sea Lion Tour
8 Sea Lion Tour
9 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
10 Sea Lion Tour
11 Sea Lion Tour
12 Sea Lion tour
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Sea Lion Tour
15 Sea Lion Tour
16 Sea Lion Tour
17 Sea Lion Tour
18 Sea Lion Tour
19 Sea Lion Tour
20 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
21 Sea Lion Tour
22 Sea Lion Tour
23 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
24 Sea Lion Tour
25 Sea Lion Tour
26 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
27 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
28 Sea Lion Tour
28 Full Moon Howl
29 Sea Lion Tour
30 Sea Lion Tour
31 Sea Lion Tour
April 2021
We can have wonderful weather here on Vancouver Island in April. Getting a head start on Spring. 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 2nd-4th. 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 3rd and 18th… a gentle introduction to the sport of kayaking. On April 17th, we offer our full day Paddle Canada Certified Course for Beginners and for those who already have some kayaking skills under their belt, the Level 1 Paddle Canada course on April 24 & 25th. See Lessons for more details.
Fabulous Friends Weekend
1 Sea Lion Tour
2 Sea Lion Tour
3 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
3 Discover Kayaking
4 Sea Lion Tour
5 Sea Lion Tour
6 Sea Lion Tour
7 Sea Lion Tour
8 Sea Lion Tour
9 Sea Lion Tour
10 Sea Lion Tour
10 Sunset Paddle
11 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
12 Sea Lion Tour
13 Sea Lion Tour
14 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Sea Lion Tour
16 Sea Lion Tour
17 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
17 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
18 Discover Kayaking Lesson
18 Sea Lion Tour
19 Sea Lion Tour
20 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
21 Sea Lion Tour
22 Sea Lion Tour
23 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
23 Sunset Paddle
24 Sea Lion Tour
24 & 25 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Course
25 Sea Lion Tour
26 Full Moon Howl
27 Sea Lion Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Sea Lion Tour
May 2021
The waters are warming up, so come and take the plunge and join our full day Paddle Canada Certified Basic Kayaking Course for Beginners on the 22nd; no experience necessary. To amp it up a notch, join Adventuress for the Level 1 .. a weekend of more skill development, more on-water practice and more fun!! May 29 & 30th are the dates. Want to know the ins and outs of planning your own kayak trip? Join us for this virtual Trip Planning 101 for Paddlers session which runs for 2 hours on Sat. May 8 & 15th. And for those who want a taste of kayaking, check out our Discover Kayaking lesson… a 2.5 hour introduction to this amazing sport and past-time on May 23rd. 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 26th! 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. The tours here are suggested and can possibly be changed if not already reserved. If you have experience and want the freedom of exploring on your own, enquire about rentals of Adventuress’ boats and gear. See here for Rental Information.
Since many dates are open in May right now, feel free to book a tour of your choice on any day. Plan a 2 or 3 day Gulf Islands trip for you and your paddling buddies this month and we can run a private trip for you! Get a head start on the summer!
Nature’s Art Galley.. in the Gulf Islands
1 & 2 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Course
1 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
2 Sea Lion Tour
3 Sea Lion tour
4 Sea Lion Tour
5 Sea Lion Tour
6 Sea Lion Tour
7 Sea Lion Tour
8 Trip Planning 101 for Paddlers (virtual)
8 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
9 Happy Mother’s Day! Sea Lion Tour
9 Sunset Paddle
10 Sea Lion Tour
10 Sunset Paddle
11 Sea Lion Tour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Sea Lion Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Trip Planning 101 for Paddlers (virtual)
15 Sea Lion Tour
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Sea Lion Tour
17 Sea Lion Tour
18 Sea Lion Tour
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
20 Sea Lion Tour
21 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
22 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
22 Sea Lion Tour
23 Discover Kayaking Lesson
23 Sea Lion Tour
24 Victoria Day – Sea Lion Tour
24 Sunset Paddle
25 Sea Lion Tour
26 Full Moon Howl
27 Sea Lion Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 Sea Lion Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Sea Lion Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
29 & 30th Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Course
30 Sea Lion Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
31 Sea Lion Tour
Contemplative Time in the Broken Group Islands
June 2021
New this year!! OneLove Africa and Adventuress team up to support African Mamas starting their own business. This Gulf Islands Getaway paddling weekend (June 26 & 27) is to launch a Social Enterprise in Tanzania and continue on with the 10 years of social development that founder, Suzanne Dane, has worked tirelessly at. Be part of our inaugural kayaking trip and receive a tax receipt for $175. Join other heartfelt women and celebrate helping our sisters in Africa to rise above poverty and start their own business. Call or email Jan for more information and to be part of this exciting venture!
Welcome Families … we have double kayaks to accommodate younger members or to paddle with a friend. Open for day tours.. try our 2 hour Seaside Tour, Sunset Paddle or our 3.5 hour Mistaken Island Lunch Tour where we paddle over to see the Pacific harbour seals… you pick!
Paddle into the Sunset… come join us for these beautiful, relaxing tours…. most evenings… call to book. June 20th marks Adventuress’ special Solstice Evening Paddle, where we will mark the longest day of the year. Bring Dad out kayaking on Father’s Day. Make it a family affair… Sunday, June 20th. Howl at the Moon on June 24th.
Ahh.. summer is here… time for a much needed getaway? Try out Gulf Islands Getaway… 2 days of kayaking and one night at a marine Park. Dates are June 26 & 27th. Fun trip… call us to book or email Jan at adventuress@shaw.ca. Tour details sent upon enquiry.
For all of you adventurous women… check out Adventuress’ Women in the Wild Kayaking Skills and Paddling Adventure. This 5 day trip is based in the fabulous Broken Group Islands in Pacific Rim National Park. We have paired an intensive Kayaking & Camping Skills and Seawomanship component with a Paddle Canada Certification in either Basic or Level 1 Sea Kayaking, depending on your skills and experience. Take your learning to a whole new level …. also open to complete beginners who are adventurous and want to learn in real ocean conditions!! As of this time, we still do not know if the Broken Group Islands will be open this year, as it was closed last year in respect of First Nations. If interested, please email Jan at adventuress@shaw.ca to keep you updated. We may change locations and to later in the season if this year if BGI remains closed. See here for more info.
In Adventuress’ Skills Department: Now is the time to get yourself out there and learn so you can enjoy the rest of the paddling season. New this year!! Pair your Paddle Canada Basic course with certification in Paddle Canada Camping done over a weekend (June 12 & 13)…get two certifications in one weekend! More lessons to be had… Try our full day Paddle Canada Certified Basic Course for Beginners (June 6th) or our fun, introductory 2.5 hour Discover Kayaking lesson (June 6th). Take it up to the next level! For those with some skills and experience already, sign up for our Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Sea Kayaking course done over a weekend… more skills & knowledge, more on-water practice, more fun!! Offered on the weekend of June 19 & 20th. Looking to hone in on some specific skills? Adventuress is offering a 4 hour in-depth Rescues & Safety Clinic on June 5th. Keep safe out there! Always a good thing to practice your wet exits and re-entries. We have lots to share and you have lots of time to practice!
1 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
2 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
3 Seaside Tour
4 Seaside Tour
5 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
5 Rescues & Safety Clinic
5 Sunset Paddle
6 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking for Beginners
6 Discover Kayaking Lesson
6 Seaside Tour
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Seaside Tour
7 Sunset Paddle
8 Seaside Tour
8 Sunset Paddle
9 Seaside Tour
9 Sunset Paddle
10 Seaside Tour
10 Sunset Paddle
11 Seaside Tour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 & 13 New this year!! Pair a Paddle Canada Basic course with a Camping Course for Beginners – receive 2 certifications!
12 Seaside Tour
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Seaside Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Seaside Tour
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Seaside Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
17 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
18 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 & 20th Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Course
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
20 Happy Father’s Day Seaside Paddle
20 Solstice Evening Paddle
21 Seaside Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Seaside Tour
22 Sunset Paddle
23 Seaside Tour
23 Sunset Paddle
24 Seaside Tour
24 Full Moon Howl
25 Seaside Tour
25 Sunset Paddle
26 & 27 New this year Adventure of the Heart!! OneLove Africa and Adventuress join up in an all-women paddling weekend to support
African Mamas starting their own business!
26 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
27 Seaside Tour
28 Seaside Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Seaside Tour
30 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
July 2021
The days are hot and the paddlin’ is fine! Bring out your local friends and family to enjoy our West Coast lifestyle…on the ocean! Come howl at the moon on our Full Moon Howl on July 23rd. We schedule a Sunset Paddle most evenings as generally the winds are down and the sky lit up in those beautiful West Coast colours. 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. Have paddling experience and know how to rescue? Check out our rentals and explore the area on your own… comes with laminated chart showing where the wildlife and beaches are.
*** We are heading out to the Wild West Coast and exploring the Nuchatlitz Provincial Park. Join us July 5-9th for this exciting once in a lifetime trip! Yearning to get some Nature therapy… take a breath and have some quiet? Then join us for the Gulf Islands Escape… 3 days of paddling the magical Gulf Islands and two nights camping. July 27-29th.
Adventuress’ Skill Department: The Discover Kayaking on July 3rd is a gentle introduction to kayaking 2.5 hours in length; a great way to start out. For those wanting to increase their kayaking skills, join us for a full day Paddle Canada Certified Basic Course for Beginners on July 1st or 15th. Take your skills up a notch and join us for the 2 day Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Sea Kayaking course on July 31st & August 1st. Next on our list to support those paddlers who wish to practice water safety, learn new techniques for rescuing themselves and others, is our 4 hour in-depth Rescue & Safety Clinic on July 25th. Give us a call 250.755.6702 or send us an e-mail adventuress@shaw.ca to reserve.
Family Kayaking Fun!
1 Happy Canada Day!
1 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Course for Beginners
1 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
2 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
3 Discover Kayaking Lesson
3 Sunset Paddle
4 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
4 Discover Kayaking Lesson
4 Sunset Paddle
5-9 Nuchatlitz Provincial Park Tour
5 Seaside Tour
5 Sunset Paddle
6 Seaside Tour
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
7 Sunset Paddle
8 Seaside Tour
8 Sunset Paddle
9 Seaside Tour
9 Sunset Paddle
10 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
10 & 11 Paddle Canada Level 1 Certified Sea Kayaking Course
10 Sunset Paddle
11 Seaside 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 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Kayaking Course for Beginners
15 Discover Kayaking
16 Seaside Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
17 Winchelsea Islands Lunch Tour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Seaside Tour
18 Sunset Paddle
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20 Seaside Tour
20 Sunset Tour
21 Seaside Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Seaside Tour
22 Sunset Paddle
23 Full Moon Howl
24 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
24 Sunset Paddle
25 Rescues & Safety Clinic
25 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
25 Sunset Paddle
26 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
26 Sunset Paddle
27-29 Gulf Islands Escape
27 Seaside Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 Seaside Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Seaside Tour
30 On Water Navigation Clinic
30 Sunset Paddle
31 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
31 Sunset Paddle
31 & Aug. 1 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Sea Kayaking Skills
August 2021
August is busy!! So call to request your tour or join us on one of our daily tours. Want to Howl at the Moon? Just us for our Full Moon Paddle on August 22nd. We have double kayaks for younger family members to kayak with an adult or if you just want to paddle with a buddy. If you have experience, rent kayaks and go exploring on your own… lots to see! Rentals come with instruction, your boat and gear, dry bags and a laminated chart to show you where all the beaches and wildlife are.
Multi-day Adventures…Need some time out and only have a couple of days to spare? Try our 2 day Gulf Islands Getaway… paddling the islands and camping with fabulous views to the mountains on Vancouver Island on August 7 & 8… how good does it get!! Something a little longer? Join us for our 3 day Gulf Islands Escape… kayaking the magical Gulf Islands August 19-21st. Register now to save your seat(s).. bring your family and friends!
Skills, Lessons, Courses and More…Are you Kayak Kurious? Want to see if you would like it? Try our Discover Kayaking lesson… a 2.5 hour gentle introduction to kayaking on August 13th. Or book yourself in with some friends or family on another date. For something more in-depth Adventuress offers our full day Paddle Canada Certified Basic Course for Beginners on August 5th. Increase your skills and self confidence and join the 2 day Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 course. It is recommended for those with the Basic certification or skills and knowledge as a pre-requisite… lots to learn and lots of fun on August 28 & 29th. We also book additional dates for courses per request, so do check in with us as we may have additional dates. Upgrade your rescues and safety skills. Join us for a 4 hour clinic on August 15th.
Day tours everyday…email Adventuress@shaw.ca to book your favourite!
July 31/Aug.1 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Course
1 Seaside Tour
1 Sunset Paddle
2 Seaside Tour
2 Sunset Paddle
3 Seaside Tour
3 Sunset Paddle
4 Seaside Tour
4 Sunset Paddle
5 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
5 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
5 Sunset Paddle
6 Seaside Tour
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
7 & 8 Gulf Islands Getaway
8 Seaside Tour
8 Sunset Paddle
9 Seaside Tour
9 Sunset Paddle
10 Seaside Tour
10 Sunset Paddle
11 Seaside Tour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 Seaside Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 Discover Kayaking Lesson
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Seaside Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Rescues & Skills Clinic
15 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Seaside Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
17 Winchelsea Islands Lunch Tour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Seaside Tour
18 Sunset Paddle
19 Seaside Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
19-21 Gulf Islands Escape Tour
20 Seaside Tour
20 Sunset Paddle
21 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Seaside Tour
22 Full Moon Howl
23 Seaside Tour
23 Sunset Paddle
24 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
24 Sunset Paddle
25 Seaside Tour
25 Sunset Paddle
26 Seaside Tour
26 Sunset Paddle
27 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 & 29 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1
28 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Seaside Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
31 Discover Kayaking Lesson
31 Seaside Tour
31 Sunset Paddle
Paddling Beautiful BC
September 2021
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 to their fall and winter home here as the month progresses. Our last two multi-day adventures for the season… don’t miss out! Join us for the 3 day Gulf Islands Escape on Sept. 10-12. Want a quick getaway and didn’t get out for a break this summer? We have the 2 day Gulf Islands Getaway on Sept. 18 & 19th. Bring some friends or family. Or book your own tour and let us know the dates and we can arrange it for you. Full Moon Howl is September 20th… come howl with us and enjoy the full moon while paddling.
Just a beginner and want to check out kayaking? Join us for this introductory Discover Kayaking 2.5 hour lesson on the 4th. No experience necessary. Didn’t get that training in this summer that you wanted to? We still have courses running… try our full day Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners on Sept .5th and a Paddle Canada Level 1 on the 25 & 26th. Always need to practice those wet exits and rescues. 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. Savour these last days of summer weather, enjoy our fabulous Nanoose and area views and wildlife.
1 Seaside Tour
1 Sunset Paddle
2 Seaside Tour
2 Sunset Paddle
3 Seaside Tour
3 Sunset Paddle
4 Discover Kayaking Lesson
4 Seaside Tour
4 Sunset Paddle
5 Paddle Canada Basic Certified Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
5 Seaside Tour
5 Sunset Paddle
6 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Seaside Tour
7 Sunset Paddle
8 Seaside Tour
8 Sunset Paddle
9 Seaside Tour
9 Sunset Paddle
10-12 Gulf Islands Escape
10 Seaside Tour
10 Sunset Paddle
11 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 Seaside Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
17 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 & 19 Gulf Islands Getaway
18 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
18 Sunset Paddle
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20 Sea Lion Tour
20 Full Moon Howl
21 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Sea Lion Tour
22 Sunset Paddle
23 Sea Lion Tour
23 Sunset Paddle
24 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
24 Sunset Paddle
25 & 26 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Kayaking Course
25 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
25 Sunset Paddle
26 Sea Lion Tour
26 Sunset Paddle
27 Sea Lion Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Sea Lion Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Sea Lion Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
October 2021
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. Still want to practice your skills? We can set something up for you and your group. 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 Sea Lion Tour
2 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
3 Sea Lion Tour
4 Sea Lion Tour
5 Sea Lion Tour
6 Sea Lion Tour
7 Sea Lion Tour
8 Sea Lion Tour
9 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
10 Sea Lion Tour
11 Happy Thanksgiving! Sea Lion Tour
12 Sea Lion Tour
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Sea Lion Tour
15 Sea Lion Tour
16 Sea Lion Tour
17 Sea Lion Tour
We are now closed for the Season until March 2022.
Thank you to all for such a fabulous season.. you make it easy to love what I do.. Happy Holidays!
