Get a little further out on a BC sea kayaking day trip! Near Vancouver Island, in the heart of British Columbia’s outer Discovery Islands, Coast Mountain kayak day trips offer a great opportunity to learn the basics of sea kayaking while exploring the natural beauty of a remote BC marine park and an area with rich cultural history.

Our kayak day trips begin at Discovery Islands Lodge near the end of Surge Narrows Road on northern Quadra Island -- a spectacular 30-minute rainforest drive from the island community of Heriot Bay BC.

After introduction to the sea kayaks and instruction in kayaking techniques, we'll begin a our kayak adventure journeying through the calm channels between Quadra Island, Maurelle Island and Read Island in British Columbia’s Discovery archipelago.

After introduction to the sea kayaks and instruction in basic techniques, we'll begin our kayak adventure, a journey through the calm channels between the islands of Quadra, Maurelle and Read in British Columbia’s Discovery archipelago. Paddling towards the towering BC mountains our kayaking path meanders along forested shores and past remote island homesteads around the tiny west coast community of Surge Narrows.

We’ll explore the Settler’s Pass area where steamships used to provide regular service in a pioneer era and wonder at the much older native pictograph on a rocky outcrop in the pass. In our sea kayaks we'll navigate through the small islets and tidal back-eddies of Surge Narrows Marine Park.

Kayaking in the shallow waters of the tidal passage you'll have great opportunities to view the wonderful diversity of colourful marine life for which the area is famous.

Given the abundance of wildlife, you're sure to see many shore and sea birds and likely to spy mink, otter, seals and other wild creatures.

If we're lucky, dolphins or porpoise will entertain us along our kayaking route. We'll also take breaks to explore points of interest, enjoy a little beachcombing and savour the ambience of the area. Mid-day we will pause in a delightful location to enjoy our delicious & wholesome lunch.

Most Coast Mountain kayak guides live here in the Discovery Islands and will enhance your outer islands experience with colourful stories about British Columbia history and island life... All of our kayak guides are certified by the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC.

They are experienced and thoroughly familiar with the area. You can expect to learn a lot and also feel safe, secure and well looked-after!

Kayak day trips cost $99.00
plus GST, including hearty lunch.

Please reserve ahead:
Spaces are limited!
Phone (250)287-0635

Important Notes:
• Kayak day trips start at 9:30 AM, ending about 4:30 PM
• All day trips will begin with kayaking instruction and practice of sea kayak skills and safety procedures.
• You be required to sign a liability waiver before kayaking.
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Getting to Quadra Island British Columbia Canada

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How to Get to Discovery Islands Lodge on Quadra Island:

Getting here is part of your vacation adventure! From Campbell River on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, take the 10-minute BC Ferry to Quadra Island. You’ll enjoy a beautiful drive through classic British Columbia wilderness and Quadra Island’s Main Lakes BC Provincial Park. This winding road will take you through Quadra Island’s temperate rainforest, ending near Discovery Islands Lodge, our B&B kayak hostel For detailed driving instructions, please click here.