The Gift of Adventure with Wildcoast Adventures

Canada is known for its large killer whale population. This summertime base camp on Vancouver Island next to the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve (a killer whale sanctuary and home of the famous Orca Rubbing Beaches) is an ideal location to find them.

Whether you are up early watching for orcas from the beach or heading out for a paddle, time at Orca Camp provides a true wilderness escape.

Your trip begins with an exciting water-taxi ride to camp. Each day you will jump in kayaks to seek out wildlife including whales, bears, sea lions, and porpoises. Spacious safari tents in the remote rain forest ensure you remain comfortable during your adventure. Delicious gourmet meals focused on local ingredients are served daily in the base camp’s large wood-heated common area. In addition to daily sea kayak excursions, guests also enjoy hikes, a salt water hot tub over looking the strait, and evening campfires.

This trip is fully outfitted and includes kayaks, safari tents, comfy bedding,& delicious gourmet food.

Included in National Geographic Canada’s 50 Places of a Lifetime, the Discovery Islands are a kayaker’s paradise and considered to be one of the West Coast’s best kept secrets.

Launching from breathtaking Rebecca Spit Provincial Park located in Quadra Island’s Heriot Bay, kayakers venture into the group of sparsely inhabited islands to explore the myriad of channels, bays, coves, points and passages.

Enjoy setting up camp at a different location each day and lighting campfires under the starry skies each night.

The Islands host abundant wildlife and are home to sea lions, seals, pacific white sided dolphins, orca, humpback whales, otters, colorful birds and some of the largest starfish and clams in the world. Playful seals and seal pups often approach sea kayaks!

Each trip is customized to suit the group’s paddling ability and interests. Trips available June, July and August.

Venture into the remote areas of the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound on Canada's West Coast. This 4-Day kayaking and boat trip includes a 3 hour exploration in a covered boat or zodiac that extends the trip into areas beyond the reach of our kayaks. This maximizes your immersion into areas known for spectacular wildlife encounters. Combining two of the prime reasons to visit this region: its abundant population of Orcas, Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Seals and the remote beauty of the wilderness! This unforgettable adventure includes 3 days paddling down the coast, into Desolation Sound, and secluded areas in the Discovery Islands region, seeking encounters with wildlife providing the perfect escape into the British Columbia wilderness!

This kayaking and wilderness adventure puts you in the heart of British Columbia’s wild west coast.

Your trip starts out at a quaint coastal hotel, giving time to soak in your surroundings before launching into your first adventure. Day two takes you deep into the wilderness on a motorized boat tour to find bears, whales and other wildlife. Keeping up the pace, on day three you will head to a remote camp in Johnstone Strait for four days of kayaking and glamping where you will spend each day kayaking in killer whale territory.

Whales, Bears, Kayaking & Glamping – this trip has it all.

Launching from beautiful Rebecca Spit, this weekend of kayaking will explore the surrounding islands. Scenic and full of wildlife and inter-tidal sea life. This short kayaking trip is a great way to get a taste of the British Columbia's incredible wilderness.

Paddling and camping in and around Quadra Island will bring you into stunning scenery, abundant inter-tidal life and numerous harbour seals. Humpback whales have also returned to this region in large numbers.

While this tour is shorter than the Discovery Islands Expedition, it includes all the great features, such as: top-notch equipment, gourmet coastal cuisine, and a small group size!

Dramatic fjords and steep evergreen forests await adventurous sea kayakers paddling through Desolation Sound. With over 60 km (37 miles) of remote coastline to discover, the power and beauty of the wilderness provides many magical moments. Wildlife including bald eagles, whales, dolphins, sea lions, porpoises, seals and black bears all inhabit this region. The warm waters are excellent for swimming. When on land the native hiking trails in the rugged forests lead up to fresh water lakes and hidden waterfalls. Experience Desolation Sound’s protected waters for a serenity and escape from the chaos of everyday life.

This trip is fully outfitted and includes kayaks, tents, sleeping bags, & delicious local food. Great kayak trip for both experienced and first time paddlers.

Trips operate in June and September.