Discovery Islands Sea Kayaking - Quadra Island

Seeking Out Regional Marine, Terrestrial, Flora & Fauna life by sea kayak. Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada

Discovery Islands Archipelago
A get-away sea kayaking tour into the Discovery Islands. The Discovery Islands is an archipelago that includes Quadra Island and Read Island both of which we encounter on this sea kayak trip.

The Sea Kayaking
Departing from our Quadra Island base we make our way through narrow channels, around islands and islets and explore an area less traveled. Moving from camp to camp and setting up a new "home" each evening. We usually enjoy campfires at night and explore by sea kayak during the day stopping occasionaly for a short hike or leg stretch on a remote beach. This is a interesting and fun trip for families and singel travelers alike.

Sea Kayaking, Adventure, Wildlife
Nestled between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, you will find the Discovery Islands, a spectacular archipelago abundant with sea creatures, sky flyers and land dwelling animals. The many islands and channels provide incredible opportunities for exploration by sea kayak. Strong tidal currents push nutrient rich waters through this area making it an extremely productive area for sea life. From seals to sea stars, from bears to minks, from flora to fauna, this area will astound you with it’s natural and tranquil beauty.

Discovery Islands Archipelago
The Discovery Islands is an archipelago nestled between Vancouver Island and the main land of British Columbia that includes Quadra Island and Read Island.

The Sea Kayaking
Departing from our Quadra Island base, we drive to remote Surge Narrows, where we launch our kayaks. Making our way through narrow channels, around islands and islets, we explore an area less traveled. We explore by sea kayak during the day, stopping occasionally for a short hike or leg stretch on a remote beach.

Wildlife & Nature
Strong tidal currents push nutrient rich waters through this area making it an extremely productive area for sea life. As a result, we see plenty of marine wildlife as we paddle these waters. We even see the occasional Orca or Humpback passing through the channels around Quadra Island! The main objective on this trip is to view the wildlife, flora and fauna. So, bring your camera, your binoculars and your journal to record your sightings, even a magnifying glass. You will have the opportunity for dawn and dusk paddles, the best times for seeing animals in their natural habitat. Explore tide pools and shore lines and find a cornucopia of sea life. Listen for the eagles and learn to scope the tree tops for their nests. Turn a rock over and watch the crabs scramble. Peer in the shallow waters and see the moon jellies move effortlessly through the water. How long does it take for a bull kelp to grow? What is a sea cucumber? It’s all yours to discover!

Rich With History
Home to the Kwaikiutl First Nations for thousands of years, and in recent centuries also to European settlers, the islands are a culturally diverse kaleidoscope of discovery. We will also learn about local First Nations history and visit some ancient sites along the way.
In the late 1700‘s, Captain George Vancouver, achieved his goal to make detailed charts of the islands he circumnavigated in the Pacific Northwest. The Discovery Islands were finally ‘put on the map’ and this made it possible for generations of adventurers, soul-seekers and homesteaders to ply their waters and lay foot on their lands. As those who have gone before us, we will seek out and find a spectacular array of wildlife at every corner we turn.

Adventure
We will relax at great camp sites, take interesting hikes and swim in freshwater lakes on this expedition. You'll see the rushing tidal waters that reverse direction every six hoursor so, from a rushing torrent going North to the same going South hours later. Of course, we'll enjoy delicious food, campfires and good times. This is a great trip for all those who like to explore. Suitable for beginners and expert alike.

Discovery Islands Sea Kayaking Trip	CAD Funds	Space Available
Dates & Prices	$CAD
Departing in June
June 5-8	$695	available
June 12-15	$695	available
June 19-22	$695	available
Departing in July
July 5-8	$695	available
July 19-22	$695	available
July 27-30	$695	available
Departing in August
Aug 1-4	$695	available
Aug 6-9	$695	available
Aug 16-19	$695	available
Aug 27-30	$695	available
Departing in September
Sep 3-6	$695	available
Sep 10-13	$695	available
Sep 17-20	$695	available
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