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Orca Base Camp Adventure
Johnstone Strait, British Columbia | Sea Kayaking with Killer Whales
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Kayak with Killer Whales (Orcas)
Johnstone Strait, British Columbia
Eco-Base Camp Sea Kayaking TourSea Kayaking with Orcas in Johnstone Strait
Our sea kayaks sit motionless just off Vancouver Island in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia. Our group is pulled in close together in waiting. A loud puff shoots our glance to the side as a five foot tall dorsal fin of a killer whale rises out of the water heading our way. Moments later, it begins it's rise again followed by the tell tale puff just meters off our bows... Just another perfect day watching Orcas from kayaks in BC with Out For Adventure.
| Orcas swimming past our sea kayaks Johnstone Strait, British Columbia. |  | A Black Bear wanders down to the shore in search of food providing our kayaking group with an extended photo opportunity. | Watch> Sea Kayaking with Killer Whales Video
Shot by OFA guest Dee Ann Cook. |
Explore Majestic Coastal British Columbia Sea Kayak with Killer Whales - Orcas
Join us on our Orca Base Camp tour as we ply the waters of British Columbia's Johnstone Strait to sea kayak with Orcas. This unforgettable journey begins when we board the water taxi in Campbell River and Quadra Island to make our way to Killer Whale territory in Johnstone Strait. Your guide is your host on this coastal marine tour which delivers us to our Orca Outpost base camp opposite the Robson Bight, Johnstone Strait, home of the Northern Resident Orcas. Here, we will explore the areas most frequented by the Killer Whales and other marine wildlife.
Our canvas cabin tents are far more comfortable than regular tents and feature cozy camp cots to sleep on rather than the tent floor. Our authentic Canadian wilderness camp is the most comfortable camp in Johnstone Strait. | "The most private, comfortable and whale sighting reliable, sea kayaking with Killer Whales base camp in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia." Our very secluded beach faces the setting sun and is surrounded with towering Spruce, Cedar and Hemlock trees. The only visitors we get are the Killer Whales. Cabin tent accommodation, hot shower and hiking trail. OFA is the only company offering cabin tent accommodation.
Sleep on cozy camp cots in canvas cabin tents, rather than a sleeping mat on the ground. Far superior. | 
Listen to the Whales on our Hydrophone We do not chase the whales but they often come very close to our kayaks giving the best view of an Orca whale you'll ever get! With our sea kayaks sitting stationary and together, the whales know where we are, and pass us uncaringly while leaving us safe and in high spirits. This is the essence of sea kayaking with Killer Whales. When our portable hydrophone is dropped over the side of the kayak we all listen for the incredible sounds of the whales communicating which is surreal. Of course, mother nature can not be willed or controlled any more than the wild Orca, however we can be very certain of viewing these magnificent animals on this tour due to the fact that they pass through the Strait virtually every day. Our base camp has a hydrophone so we can listen to the whales when they pass our beach! Exciting Wildlife Viewing
What makes this kayaking tour even more exciting is the abundance of shore and marine wildlife. There are Bald Eagles, Black Bears, Black Tailed Deer, Mink, River Otters, Sea Lions, Pacific White Sided Dolphins and Dalls' Porpoises. As the tide recedes it reveals a cornucopia of discovery with star fishes, sea anemones, shell fish, jelly fish, and the list goes on. Bring your camera and lots of film, because everywhere you look is another picture! | Robson Bight Ecological Reserve Johnstone Strait
The Robson Bight is located in Johnstone Strait on the Vancouver Island shore. Johnstone Strait is a relatively narrow passage that attracts Killer Whales to it's rich waters each summer making it the best place to view Orcas in the world! It's also the best place to sea kayak with the Killer Whale. The Bight is an Ecological Reserve for the whales and within it's boundaries are the famous rubbing beaches. The resident Killer Whales make regular visits to the pebbly beaches to rub and roll themselves on. Across from the rubbing beaches, perched high atop a cliff is a research outpost that we hike up to. The hike up is an experience in itself, passing through an incredible rain forest we wind our way up at an easy pace. At the top we literally step out of the forest onto a rocky outlook with the vista of a mountain top overlooking Johnstone Strait and the Robson Bight. Here is a priceless opportunity to ask questions with knowledgeable people who are recording every whale that passes their post. 
While some companies concentrate on viewing whales from their camp, our trips focus on viewing Killer Whales from our sea kayaks. We achieve one of the highest success rates in the industry for seeing whales from sea kayaks. | 
Photo by our guests Warwick - Rampley 2006
While we sit in our sea kayaks in Johnstone Strait, cameras in hand, the sounds of the whales are heard through our portable hydrophone. Our guides get you into the right area at the right time for a close encounter of the whale kind.
Incredible Meals
As with all Out For Adventure tours we offer delicious fresh foods and original recipes with real pizzazz for our meals. Developed through many years of refinement we provide delicious, interesting meals that are sure to delight any pallet! Enjoy your meals on our private beach while watching the sun set, or in our spacious 12' x 14' heated canvas cabin tent. We are the only Orca base providing this, an authentic Canadian wilderness base camp.  Sea Kayak With Orcas
This is an extraordinary adventure for all who have ever been interested in Orcas on the British Columbia coast. Seeing Killer Whales from your kayak is truly a remarkable way to experience this magnificent animal. Sample Itinerary |  Skill Level Required:
Our Kayaking with Killer Whales in Johnstone Strait is suitable for any skill level. No Experience is necessary to join us on this exceptional kayaking vacation. Our experienced, professional guides will teach you all you need to know and more. |  |  |  | | | |  Tour Highlights
Johnstone Strait Sea Kayaking Eco-Base Camp
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| =Prices include all taxes. =Hiking Trail leads from camp
No other base camp has this! =Quadra Island / Campbell River is where your journey begins - saves money rather than departing from Port McNeil. =Authentic cabin tent & cot accommodations (two travelers per)
No other company has this! =Incredible opportunities to view wildlife especially Killer Whales (Orcas,) Humpbacks, Black Bears, Deer and more. =Listen to whales on our portable kayak hydrophone and in camp. |
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| =Meet whale researchers in remote camp. =Hike our temperate rainforest trail. =Kayak this extraordinary coastline in Orca territory. =Enjoy delicious meals on our beach or in our spacious (12'X14',) heated canvas cabin tent (for any rainy or cool days).
No other Base Camp has this! =Interpretive Talks. Nature talks will have you understanding more. =Hot camp shower available in camp. (propane heated camp shower) |
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| | =Orcas often swim right past our camp while we enjoy our beach view and campfires. =Some of the best trained guides on the coast! Our qualified guides complete our GTC (Guide Training Course) which includes interpretive training from Vancouver Aquarium and Rod Burns from Bold Point Centre.
No other company does this! =Comfortable camp chairs to enjoy. =Sunsets never looked so good. Our beach faces the setting sun. |
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| | This is an Authentic Canadian Wilderness Base Camp Special Note On Camp Location: Our Orca Base Camp is located in Johnstone Strait, across from the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve (whale reserve) in the same area as the research outpost. Protected from the S/E winds and remote - this is the ideal location for viewing wild Killer Whales. This is an area of intersection of the Killer Whales' common routes and is incredible for seeing whales. | | |
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|  Sea Kayaking with Killer Whales - Johnstone Strait Eco-Base Camp Dates
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This is the BEST value of any similar trip offered- bar none! Out For Adventure's Orca Base Camp features canvas cabin tents (only two traveling partners per tent), camp cots, camp chairs, pillows, recharge centre (limited AC power for most cameras, etc.) and sea kayak guides that have undergone what we feel is the best company interpretation and interpersonal skills training on the coast.
Orca Sea Kayak Eco-Base Camp- 2008 Dates
Sea Kayaking with Killer Whales Johnstone Strait, British Columbia Base Camp Tour Date
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CAD Price | Space Available | | | | | | | | Departing in June 2008 | | June 23-27 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Filling Fast | | June 27-30 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Book Now | | June 30-July 4 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Limited | | | | 5% GST Taxes not included | | | Departing in July 2008 | | July 4-7 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Book Now | | July 7-11 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Book Now | | July 11-14 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Filling Fast | | July 14-18 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Sold Out | | July 18-21 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Book Now | | July 21-25 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Filling Fast | | July 25-28 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Filling Fast | | July 28-Aug 1 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Filling Fast | | | | 5% GST Taxes not included | | | Departing in August 2008 | | Aug 1-4 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Book Now | | Aug 4-8 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Filling Fast | | Aug 8-11 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Filling Fast | | Aug 11-15 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Sold Out | | Aug 15-18 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Book Now | | Aug 18-22 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Sold Out | | Aug 22-25 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Book Now | | Aug 25-29 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Book Now | | Aug 29-Sept 1 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Book Now | | | | 5% GST Taxes not included | | | Departing in September 2008 | | Sept 1-5 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Book Now | | Sept 5-8 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Filling Fast | | Sept 8-12 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Filling Fast | | Sept 12-15 | 4 | *$945 | 4 day $945 | Filling Fast | | Sept 15-19 | 5 | *$1035 | 5 day $1035 | Book Now | | | | 5% GST Tax not included | | | *US price approximate - Calculated at time of booking with current exchange rate by the credit card company. | |
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Eco-Base Camp Canvas Cabin Tents
Our Orca Base Camp is the only camp that has invested in cabin tents. Sleep on comfortable camp cots, not the ground. Enjoy an authentic Canadian wilderness base camp that also features a heated canvas meeting tent for cool nights or mornings.
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*US Funds
Please note that all tours are sold in Canadian Dollars converted by our bank at the conversion rate on the day of processing. Fluctuations may occur due to market conditions.
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