Paddle Sports: Kayaking grants access to some of the most magnificent bays and inlets in the region. These light,
maneuverable craft are easy to transport, can be launched from just bout anywhere and can travel to places that re out of reach for larger boats. Wildlife
watching opportunities are outstanding; kayakers often find themselves paddling with
porpoises, watching the antics of a pod of areas or seeing birds snatch fish from the
caves. Many operators offer lessons, guided tours and holiday packages that often
combine kayaking with other activities.
Canoes and rafts are also a wonderful
way to explore ocean waterways and freshwater lakes. Guided canoeing and rafting
adventures range from lessons and family day trips to overnight trips and tours featuring
First Nations sites and heritage.
Immensely popular and highly addictive, kayaking and canoeing are, according to the thousands of locals and visitors who are hooked, the best way to be at one with nature. The wildlife watching is excellent, the scenery is breathtaking and it’s fun!
Never tried it before? Well, now’s your chance. Local companies offer rentals, transportation, lessons, and guided day tours. For the more adventurous, there are packages for extended tours that provide everything you need for your ultimate Islands paddling vacation.
You can kayak or canoe almost anywhere there is water. Favorite paddling places around the Vancouver Island Region include: the Southern Gulf Islands; the Broken Group Islands, West Coast Vancouver Island; Clayoquot Sound; Nanaimo
Harbor; Courtenay Estuary; the Discovery Islands from Campbell River; Nootka Sound from Gold River and Tahsis the Northern Island region including Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove.
Whitewater Rafting: The spectacular wilderness surrounding Campbell River is home to some fast-moving rivers that become natural roller—coaster rides for rafting enthusiasts. These white-knuckle, adrenaline-rushing adventures are fully guided by the professionals and can include other great complimentary adventures. If you like the idea of rafting but are looking for something a little less intense, scenic rafting tours along calmer rivers are also available.
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