Sea Kayaking, Islands
What it actually looks like
What the children do
A two and a half hour guided paddle from Tofino out to the outer coast islands through the protected water of Tofino harbour and nearby inlets, with stories about the Clayoquot Island characters and frequent early evening wildlife sightings. The rate is $83 plus 5% GST and a $3 research and education fee. Trips run daily from April to mid October and the departure time varies with the tide, so the same tour is sometimes scheduled as a Sunriser or a Sundowner. Every trip starts with a training session on land, no experience is needed, and the guide ratio is 6 paddlers to 1 guide with a maximum of 12 paddlers and 2 guides departing at once. All basic kayaking gear is provided, down to water shoes. A group discount is offered but the site asks you to contact them for it.
Start on land with a paddling lesson, then sit in a single or double kayak and paddle out of Tofino harbour to the outer islands, listening to the guide's stories and watching for birds and wildlife along the way.
Good to know
All the kayaking gear is provided, parking is free and the boathouse has restrooms, a dress-in area and hot drinks afterwards. There is no washroom once you are on the water, and lunch space, bus parking and what happens in bad weather are not stated, so it is worth a call.
Getting there
51 Wharf St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0