Sea kayaking with Killer Whales in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia is on many peoples list of "have-to-do-things" in life, and so it should be. The experience rivals any vacation you have had to date. You paddle a nimble kayak in the safety of your Out For Adventure guide while the Orca Whales swim by.

Robson Bight Ecological Reserve
The Robson Bight is located in Johnstone Strait on the North Vancouver Island shore in British Columbia. A relatively narrow passage, Johnstone Strait is the marine highway for Salmon as they make their way to the rivers to spawn. The Killer Whales (Orcas) eat Salmon and are therefore drawn into the area each summer. The concentration of Salmon means many Orcas come to feed, making Johnstone Strait the best area in the world to see wild Orca Whales.

Camp to Camp Sea Kayaking
Our mobility is our asset as we cruise this amazing area, home to few other than the Killer Whale and other wildlife. We paddle free during the day to experience the whales, the eagles, the seals, and the beauty of it all. As evening approaches we select one of our incredible spots that suits us best and set up our camp for the evening.

Beach, Camp Fire, Stars, Conversation
Evenings are spent on the beach enjoying more stars than you imagined possible, warm camp fire, and good friends sharing the days events.

Killer Whale Rubbing Beaches
The Bight is an Ecological Reserve for the whales in Johnstone Strait and within it's boundaries are the famous rubbing beaches. The Northern Resident Killer Whales make regular visits to the pebbly beaches to rub and roll themselves on. This behaviour is unique to the Northern Resident Killer Whales, so these beaches are the only ones of their kind. Across from the rubbing beaches, perched high atop a cliff is a research outpost that we like to hike up to.

Temperate Rainforest Interpretive Hike
We hike through an incredible coastal Temperate Rain Forest stopping occasionally to listen to your guides interpretation of the forest, and its connection with us and the native peoples of the past.

Picture taken of and from our sea kayaks

Our Johnstone Strait, Nomadic Sea Kayak Journey Begins In Telegraph Cove, BC

This sea kayaking with Orca expedition in British Columbia's inside passage begins when we meet on Quadra Island or Campbell River (Two pickup points.) Our gear is quickly loaded into our shuttle van and we are off for a scenic drive through North Vancouver Islands lush temperate rain forest to Telegraph Cove. Telegraph Cove is where we meet our water taxi that will give us a short marine tour on route to our first campsite. You are now in Orca territory, Johnstone Strait - home of the Northern Resident Killer Whales or Orcas. Often our camp site are set where the Orcas pass by increasing the thrill of wild Orcas or Killer Whales.

Picture taken from our sea kayaks

Killer Whale Sounds Heard On Our Kayaks
Included in our outfit is the latest high technology hydrophone (under water microphone) connected to an amplified speaker system that allows us to listen to the calls of the Orcas as they pass by our kayaks. The experience of listening to them as we watch them swim by heightens the experience ten fold.

Wild Life Abound in Johnstone Strait
This area is not developed and as such is frequented by plenty of wildlife. We often see Bald Eagles, Black Bears, Black Tailed Deer, Mink, River Otters, Sea Lions, Pacific White Sided Dolphins, Dalls Porpoises and more. Not everything is seen on ever tour but we do get a great variety.

Low Tide Photo Opportunities
Sea kayaking with the whales is not the only attraction on this tour, you'll have time to explore the intertidal zone when the tide is low to see Sea Stars, Jelly Fish, Sea Anemones, Chitons and the list goes on. The more you explore - the more you find.

Viewing killer Whales from the "Cliff". We literally step out of the forest from our hike and onto a rocky ledge and a breathtaking vista, as well as a view of the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve. From this perch we can see for miles and often spot Killer Whales from here as well.

Killer Whale Library On Your Kayak Trip
On all of our sea kayaking tours we also carry our raved about "mini-library" which is a small but extensive collection of guides for the Orcas, trees and intertidal life and more.

Incredible Meals Served On Remote Shores
Out For Adventure Wilderness Tours has developed a great reputation for our exquisite camp cuisine. Much raved about, our meals are hearty and nutritious and our guides take great pride in their ability to prepare and serve these dishes. Meals are a great social time for relaxing, enjoying and reflecting on the days fun.

Nothing beats feeling and seeing. Our expert guides get your sea kayak into the right area at the right time for a close encounter of the whale kind.

Orca Sea Kayaking Expedition will be the trip you talk about for years to come.