Adventuress is open from 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 2019 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 2019
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. And for those hardy souls, we start our Paddle Canada Certified Kayaking Course for Beginners on the 30th… get ready for summer paddling!
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
8 Sea Lion Tour
9 Sea Lion Tour
10 Sea Lion Tour
15 Sea Lion Tour
16 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
17 Sea Lion Tour
20 Full Moon
22 Sea Lion Tour
23 Sea Lion Tour
24 Sea Lion Tour
29 Sea Lion Tour
30 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
31 Sea Lion
April 2019
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 April 19-21st. 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 13th… a gentle introduction to the sport of kayaking. Later in the month on April 20th, we offer our full day Paddle Canada Certified Course for Beginners. See Lessons for more details.
Fabulous Friends Weekend
1 Seamanship & Trip Planning Course for Paddlers #1
1 Sea Lion 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 Seamanship & Trip Planning Course for Paddlers #2
8 Sea Lion Tour
9 Sea Lion Tour
10 Sea Lion Tour
11 Sea Lion Tour
12 Sea Lion Tour
13 Discover Kayaking Lesson
14 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
15 Seamanship & Trip Planning Course for Paddlers #3
15 Sea Lion Tour
16 Sea Lion Tour
17 Sea Lion Tour
18 Sea Lion Tour
19 Full Moon Howl
20 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
21 Happy Easter… Sea Lion Tour
22 Sea Lion Tour
23 Sea Lion Tour
24 Seamanship & Trip Planning Course for Paddlers #4
24 Sea Lion Tour
25 Sea Lion Tour
26 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
27 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
28 Sea Lion Tour
29 Seamanship & Trip Planning Course for Paddlers #5
29 Sea Lion Tour
30 Sea Lion Tour
May 2019
The waters are warming up, so come and take the plunge and join our full day certified Paddle Canada Certified Basic Kayaking Course for Beginners on the 26th. Get ready for the paddling season! New this year, Adventuress is offering the Paddle Canada Level 1 .. a weekend of more skill development, more on-water practice and more fun!! May 18th and 19th are the dates. Next on our list to support those paddlers who wish to practice water safety, learn new techniques for rescuing themselves and others, is our 6 hour in-depth Rescue & Safety Clinic on Saturday, May 25th. 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 12th. 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 18th! 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 will 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 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
5 Sunset Paddle
6 Sea Lion Tour
7 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
8 Sea Lion Tour
9 Sea Lion Tour
10 Sea Lion Tour
11 Sea Lion Tour
12 Happy Mother’s Day…Sea Lion Tour
12 Discover Kayaking Lesson
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Sea Lion Tour
15 Sea Lion Tour
16 Sea Lion Tour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Sea Lion Tour
18 Full Moon Howl
18 & 19 Level 1 Paddle Canada Certified Sea Kayaking Course
19 Sea Lion Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20 Sea Lion Tour
20 Sunset Paddle
21 Sea Lion Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Sea Lion Tour
23 Sea Lion Tour
24 Private Group Tour
25 Sea Lion Tour
25 Rescue & Safety Clinic
26 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course
26 Sea Lion Tour
27 Sea Lion Tour
28 Sea Lion Tour
29 Sea Lion Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Sea Lion Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
31 Sea Lion Tour
31 Sunset Paddle
Contemplative Time in the Broken Group Islands
June 2019
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. 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!
On June 17th we head off to Vancouver Island’s West Coast again this year for Adventuress’ Women in the Wild Kayaking 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!! See here for more info.
More lessons to be had… now is the time to get yourself out there and learn so you can enjoy the rest of the paddling season. Try our full day Paddle Canada Certified Basic Course for Beginners (June 8th) or our fun, introductory 2.5 hour Discover Kayaking lesson (June 9th). For those with some skills and experience already, sign up for the 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 29 & 30th. Always a good thing to practice your wet exits and re-entries. Join us for our 6 hour in-depth Rescue & Safety Clinic on June 15th … we have lots to share and you have lots of time to practice!
1 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
1 Sunset Paddle
2 Seaside Tour
2 Sunset Paddle
3 Seaside Tour
3 Sunset Paddle
4 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
4 Sunset Paddle
5 Mistaken Island Kayaking Tour
5 Sunset Paddle
6 Seaside Tour
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Seaside Tour
7 Sunset Paddle
8 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
8 Seaside Tour
8 Sunset Paddle
9 Discover Kayaking Lesson
10 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
11 Seaside Tour
12 Seaside Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 Seaside Tour
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Rescue & Safety Clinic
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Happy Father’s Day! Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
17 Seaside Tour
17 Full Moon Howl
17 – 21 Women in the Wild Kayaking Adventure!!
18 Seaside Tour
18 Sunset Paddle
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20 Seaside Tour
20 Sunset Paddle
21 Seaside Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Seaside Tour
22 Qualicum Beach Evening Tour
23 Seaside Tour
23 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
23 Sunset Paddle
24 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
24 Sunset Paddle
25 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
26 – 27 Gulf Islands Getaway
26 Seaside Tour
27 Seaside Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 Seaside Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 & 30 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Sea Kayaking Course
29 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Seaside Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
July 2019
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. Come howl at the moon on our Full Moon Howl on July 16th. 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. New this year is our 4 day Gulf Islands Explorer launching from the south end of the Island July 2nd-5th. Need to get away but only have a weekend to spare? Then join us for the Gulf Islands Getaway… 2 days of paddling the magical Gulf Islands and one night camping at a marine park.. July 13th & 14th. Want something very adventurous? Come paddle the epic Kayaking with the Orcas trip July 23-26th. We schedule a Sunset Paddle most evenings as generally the winds are down and the sky lit up in those beautiful West Coast colours.
The Discover Kayaking on July 6th 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 7th or 20th. Take your skills up a notch and join us for the 2 day Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Sea Kayaking course on July 30th & 31st. Keep safe… join our in-depth Rescue & Safety Clinic July 28. 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 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
1 Sunset Paddle
2-5 Southern Gulf Islands Explorer
2 Seaside Tour
2 Sunset Paddle
3 Seaside Tour
3 Sunset Paddle
4 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
4 Sunset Paddle
5 Seaside Tour
5 Sunset Paddle
6 Discover Kayaking Lesson
6 Seaside Tour
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
7 Sunset Paddle
7 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Kayaking Course for Beginners
8 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
9 Seaside Tour
10 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
11 SeasideTour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 Seaside Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 & 14 Gulf Islands Getaway
13 SeasideTour
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Seaside Tour
15 Sunset Paddle
16 Seaside Tour
16 Full Moon Howl
17 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Seaside Tour
18 Sunset Paddle
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course
20 Seaside Tour
20 Sunset Tour
21 Seaside Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
22 Sunset Paddle
23-26 Kayaking with the Orcas!
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 Seaside Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 Rescue & Safety Clinic
28 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Seaside Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 & 31 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Sea Kayaking Skills
30 Seaside Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
31 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
31 Sunset Paddle
August 2019
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 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. 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 1st & 2nd… how good does it get!! Register now to save your seat(s).. bring your family and friends!
Reserve your spot on our Discover Kayaking lesson… a 2.5 hour gentle introduction to kayaking… we have one on August 4th and 9th. Or book yourself in with some friends or family on another date. Our full day Paddle Canada Certified Basic Course for Beginners is on August 3rd and 31st. We also book additional dates per request, so do check in with us as we may have additional dates. Kick it up a notch and join the Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 course recommended for those with the Basic certification or skills and knowledge as a pre-requisite… lots to learn and lots of fun on August 10th & 11th! Always a good thing to practice your wet exits and re-entries. Join us for our 6 hour in-depth Rescue & Safety Clinic on the 24th … we have lots to share and you have lots of time to practice!
New this year… a Gulf Islands Plus tour August 12-15th. 4 days of exploring islands and islets in the magical Gulf Islands. 4 days of kayaking paired with 3 nights of camping. As an added bonus, you can work on and achieve your Paddle Canada Basic certification. Call Jan 250.755.6702 for more details.
Day tours everyday…email Adventuress@shaw.ca to book your favourite!
1 Seaside Tour
1 Sunset Paddle
1 & 2 Gulf Islands Getaway
2 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
2 Sunset Paddle
3 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
3 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
3 Sunset Paddle
4 Discover Kayaking Lesson
4 Seaside Tour
4 Sunset Paddle
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 Discover Kayaking Lesson
9 Sunset Paddle
10 & 11 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Sea Kayaking Course
10 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
10 Sunset Paddle
11 Seaside Tour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 – 15 Gulf Islands Plus Tour.. your chance to get a Paddle Canada Basic certification while on tour!
12 Seaside Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
13 Sunset Paddle
14 Seaside Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
15 Full Moon Howl
16 Seaside Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
16 Discover Kayaking
17 Rescue & Safety Clinic
17 Seaside Tour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
18 Sunset Paddle
19 Seaside Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
20 Sunset Paddle
21 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Seaside Tour
22 Sunset Paddle
23 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
23 Sunset Paddle
24 Seaside Tour
24 Rescue & Safety Clinic
24 Sunset Paddle
25 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
25 Sunset Paddle
26 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
26 Sunset Paddle
27 Seaside Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 Seaside Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Seaside Tour
29 Seaside Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Seaside Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
31 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
31 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
31 Sunset Paddle
Paddling Desolation Sound
September 2019
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. Didn’t get away this year yet? Needing some wilderness adventure time after a hectic summer? We have the perfect solution … a 3 day Gulf Islands Escape tour from September 6-8th just waiting for you. What a nice way to end the summer!
Just a beginner and want to check out kayaking? Join us for this introductory Discover Kayaking 2.5 hour lesson on the 7th. 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. 15th. And a Paddle Canada Level 1 on the 21 & 22nd. To keep you safe… check out our 6 hour Rescue & Safety Clinic on the 14th. 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. Want a paddling getaway for 2 days? Bring some friends or family and book your tour. Let us know the dates and we can arrange it for you. Enjoy these last days of summer weather.
1 Mistaken Island
1 Sunset Paddle
2 Seaside Tour
2 Sunset Paddle
3 Seaside Tour
3 Sunset Paddle
4 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
4 Sunset Paddle
5 Seaside Tour
5 Sunset Paddle
6-8 Gulf Islands Escape
6 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
6 Sunset Paddle
7 Discover Kayaking Lesson
7 Sunset Paddle
8 Seaside Tour
8 Sunset Paddle
9 SeasideTour
9 Sunset Paddle
10 Seaside Tour
10 Sunset Paddle
11 Seaside Tour
11 Sunset Paddle
12 Seaside Tour
12 Sunset Paddle
13 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
13 Full Moon Howl
14 Rescue & Safety Clinic
14 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
14 Sunset Paddle
15 Paddle Canada Certified Basic Sea Kayaking Course for Beginners
15 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
16 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
16 Sunset Paddle
17 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
17 Sunset Paddle
18 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
18 Sunset Paddle
19 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
19 Sunset Paddle
20 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
20 Sunset Paddle
21 & 22 Paddle Canada Certified Level 1 Sea Kayaking Course for Paddlers
21 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
21 Sunset Paddle
22 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
22 Sunset Paddle
23 Seaside/Sea Lion Tuor
23 Sunset Paddle
24 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
24 Sunset Paddle
25 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
25 Sunset Paddle
26 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
26 Sunset Paddle
27 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
27 Sunset Paddle
28 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
28 Sunset Paddle
29 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
29 Sunset Paddle
30 Seaside/Sea Lion Tour
30 Sunset Paddle
October 2019
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 Sea Lion Tour
2 Sea Lion Tour
3 Sea Lion Tour
4 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour or Sea Lion Tour
5 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour or Sea Lion Tour
6 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour or Sea Lion Tour
7 Sea Lion Tour
8 Sea Lion Tour
9 Sea Lion Tour
10 Sea Lion Tour
11 Sea Lion Tour
12 Mistaken Island Lunch Tour
13 Sea Lion Tour
14 Happy Thanksgiving! Sea Lion Tour
We are now closed for the Season until March 2020.
Thank you to all for such a fabulous season.. you make it easy to love what I do.. Happy Holidays!
