Discovery Islands – Vancouver Island News, Events, Travel, Accommodation, Adventure, Vacations https://vancouverisland.com Adventure Travel on scenic Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Discounts, Special Rates, Last-minute Deals, Getaways & Vancouver Island Vacation Packages Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:42:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Wildcoast Adventures Kayak Tours & Vacations https://vancouverisland.com/wildcoast-adventures-kayak-tours-vacations/ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:13:25 +0000 http://dev.britishcolumbia.com/?p=17218 Wildcoast Adventures Kayak Tours & Vacations, Quadra Island, Discovery Islands, British Columbia

Wildcoast provides memorable kayak vacations for adventure travellers that combine spectacular scenery, scrumptious food, and abundant wildlife encounters, including whales, dolphins, bears and eagles. Kayak with Killer Whales at their Orca base camp in Johnstone Strait, or take one of their kayak expeditions to Desolation Sound or the Discovery Islands of British Columbia.

Their top-rated service caters to both local and international clientele. All kayak tours are fully inclusive and no kayaking experience is required. Only have a day? Visit our storefront for paddleboard and kayak Rentals or Day Tours in the stunning vistas surrounding Quadra Island, BC.

Wildcoast Adventures Kayak Tours & Vacations
685 Heriot Bay Road
Quathiaski Cove
Quadra Island, BC
V0P 1N0

Phone: 250-285-9453
Toll Free: 1-855-485-9453 North America
Email: hello@wildcoastadventures.com
Website: www.kayakbritishcolumbia.com
Website: Premium Orca Camp 7-Day Vacation Package

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Spirit of the West Kayaking in British Columbia https://vancouverisland.com/spirit-of-the-west-kayaking-in-british-columbia/ https://vancouverisland.com/spirit-of-the-west-kayaking-in-british-columbia/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2015 19:23:37 +0000 http://dev.britishcolumbia.com/?p=17166 Spirit of the West Kayaking in British Columbia, Canada

Kayaking British Columbia is the ultimate way to view BC’s abundant wildlife. Kayak in the realm of the killer whale.

Spirit of the West Kayaking operates sea kayaking adventures around Vancouver Island, Canada’s coastal kayaking paradise. Kayak with Killer Whales, paddle Johnstone Strait, the Broughton Archipelago, and Desolation Sound, experience the remote north Nootka Sound and Nuchatlitz Marine Park on the West Coast, or kayak from the ultimate in sea kayaking comfort aboard our mothership in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Our sea kayaking trips depart from our base on Quadra Island in the BC Discovery Islands. No experience is required for our kayak tours! Our adventures are for everyone. Our trips are designed to cater to all levels of experience and abilities. Our groups are small, ranging from 8-13 people, depending on the trip, in order to provide you with the best experience possible. We provide everything you need to have a great kayaking adventure.

During the Northern Hemisphere winter we also offer kayaking trips to the Chilean Patagonia Archipelago, and 4,6 & 8-day escapes to sun, sand, remote beaches and the warm crystal clear waters of the Bahamas. The Exuma Cays are a stunning chain of over 365 islands, perfect for exploring by kayak. These tours offer a great mix of kayaking, snorkeling and beachcombing. Wake up each day in a postcard-worthy location!

Spirit of the West Kayaking
P.O. Box 569
Heriot Bay
Quadra Island, BC
V0P 1H0

Phone: 250-285-2121
Fax: 1-888-389-5736
Toll Free: 1-800-307-3982
Email: info@kayakingtours.com
Website: www.kayakingtours.com

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The Flow Wilderness Retreat: An off the Grid Glamping Adventure https://vancouverisland.com/the-flow-wilderness-retreat-an-off-the-grid-glamping-adventure/ Sat, 16 May 2015 19:46:05 +0000 http://vancouverisland.com/?p=24282 The Flow Wilderness Retreat, Maurelle Island, Discovery Islands, British Columbia

The Flow Wilderness Retreat is located on the wilderness Maurelle Island, just east of Quadra Island in the Discovery Islands, surrounded by emerald green waters offering some of the finest kayaking in the world. Our central location allows us to explore three unique provincial marine parks and return to our luxury base camp each evening.

Enjoy a fresh shore lunch at a different scenic location each day. Relax after a day of adventure with our cedar-wood-fired hot tub, hot showers, hammocks and your private, cozy, cabin accommodation. Three-course gourmet meals with wine are served each evening on our seaside patio overlooking the islands of the Surge Narrows Marine Park.

The Flow Wilderness Retreat, Maurelle Island, Discovery Islands, British Columbia

Water-taxi pick up from Campbell River on Vancouver Island or Heriot Bay on Quadra Island can be arranged through our office with Discovery Launch Water Taxi. Kick back, relax and enjoy a scenic cruise through the enchanting archipelago that is the Discovery Islands.

The Flow Wilderness Retreat
Maurelle Island
Discovery Islands
British Columbia

Website: https://www.theflowretreat.com
Phone: 250-287-0946
TollFree: 1-888-435-2925
Email: brody@gowiththeflow.ca
Mailing Address: Box 706 Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, BC V0P 1N0

The Flow Wilderness Retreat, Maurelle Island, Discovery Islands, British Columbia

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Unwind and Explore at Discovery Islands Lodge https://vancouverisland.com/unwind-and-explore-at-discovery-islands-lodge/ Fri, 09 May 2014 23:12:35 +0000 http://vancouverisland.com/?p=25593 Discovery Islands Lodge, Quadra Island, Discovery Island, British Columbia

Perched at the ocean’s edge on northern Quadra Island, Discovery Islands Lodge offers B&B accommodation, guided kayaking, and equipment rentals. It’s a world away from the city and an affordable escape for everyone with an adventurous spirit.

Completely off-grid and primarily solar powered, the lodge is a great place to relax and recharge. Casual and friendly atmosphere is shared in the upstairs dining area where healthy delicious breakfasts are served – and the kitchen is then available for guests to self-prepare other meals. Connect with family and friends in the spacious common room or enjoy the decks, all with heavenly views. A special feature is the wood-fired sauna built right on the dock!

Discovery Islands Lodge, Quadra Island, Discovery Island, British Columbia

Perfectly situated between three provincial parks, Discovery Islands Lodge is close to swimming lakes, hiking trails, and a paddling paradise out front. Nearby Surge Narrows Marine Park is a colourful drama of marine life and idyllic islets, perfect for exploring by kayak. Shorelines are coated in urchins and sea stars, and kelp beds hide fish; abundant food attracts birds and seals, as well as dolphins, sea lions, and transient whales.

The lodge offers guided kayak day trips as an easy way for paddlers of all ages and abilities to experience the beauty of Surge Narrows. Led by experienced, certified guides, these excursions include a comprehensive skills and safety lesson, high quality kayaking equipment, and a tasty home-made lunch.

Discovery Islands Lodge, Quadra Island, Discovery Island, British Columbia

Discovery Islands Lodge is locally owned by the Keller family, who also operate Coast Mountain Expeditions, one of BC’s first kayak touring companies. Coast Mountain’s multi-day kayak tours explore various routes in the Discovery Islands and are a great choice for those looking to explore even further.

Discovery Islands Lodge
Lodge and Kayak Base: Northern Quadra Island, Discovery Islands, BC
Mailing Address: Box 25 Read Island, Surge Narrows, BC V0P 1W0

Phone: 250-285-2823
Email: discovery@coastmtn.com
Website: http://www.coastmountainexpeditions.com/

Discovery Islands Lodge, Quadra Island, Discovery Island, British Columbia

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