Boating & Sailing

We specialize in ISPA (International Sail & Power Association) sailing instruction around Vancouver Island. Whether you are intending to set out on a world voyage or charter a bareboat, our goal is to get you sailing with confidence & increase your skills to reach each ISPA level of sailing certification. We explore Desolation Sound, Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast or the West Coast to increase your knowledge & understanding of sailing in tidal waters around Vancouver Island & have fun.

Wild Pacific Sailing Adventures offers adventure sailboat tours of the scenic, sheltered waters of the Barkley Sound & Broken Group Islands. This area is home to abundant wildlife including bears, whales, seabirds, seals, sea lions, bald eagles & otters. All tours are catered with fresh local cuisine & beverages. Sunset, full day, multi-day & private, custom gourmet tours available. Guests can actively participate in sailing or relax & let the crew take care of everything. Safe & fun for the active family, our guides & boat are fully equipped & certified by Transport Canada. We also offer 4x4 off-road adventures.

Try sailing this summer on the Sunshine Coast! Take an evening cruise or explore the inlet on our scheduled weekend tours. Go fishing with the guys....or girls! Get married in a remote bay, take the family on a beach tour...

Sailing Tours and Charters from just $35 per person, or from $65/hr charter the boat for a private adventure 7 days a week.

Safe, fully insured and Transport Canada approved.

We offer multi-day cruises through Haida Gwaii's (Queen Charlotte Islands') Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Northern Vancouver Island, the Great Bear Rainforest, North Coast/ Khutzeymateen and Southeast Alaska. Our 68' vessels provide the perfect base from which to tour remote coastlines. On these world-class learning journeys we expect to see whales, bears, rich intertidal zones, and a great number of birds. With our First Nations guides we visit ancient villages, see totem poles and hope to catch a glimpse of the Kermode. Our experienced Crew and on-board naturalist will take you places that few have visited on our award-winning expeditions.

Rated "Trip of a Lifetime" by Frommer's (2000-2012) & a "Best Adventure Travel Company on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure (2009). Take a multi-day adventure cruise on the 28 m (92 ft) schooner Maple Leaf to really experience BC's wildlife, landscape & culture. Cruise islands & fjords, explore ancient rainforests. A-list naturalists & guides lead you to intimate bear, whale & seabird viewing & First Nations sites. Frequent shore trips, gourmet cuisine, friendly crew & accommodations. Queen Charlotte Islands, Great Bear Rainforest, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands. By a leader in sustainable tourism, these trips are for people who enjoy the path less travelled. Visit us for information.

Cortes Island's only sea kayaking outfitter & Transport Canada certified sailing charter vessel. Kayak rentals, instruction & guided day trips. Experience paddling with the seals, visit a historic pictograph site or a night paddle with bioluminescence illuminating every stroke. Cruise Desolation Sound or Mitlenatch Island on-board the 13 m (43 ft) schooner Misty Isles. Multi-day kayak mothership trips explore remote areas of the Discovery Islands, Toba & Bute Inlets. Nestled at the entrance to enchanting Desolation Sound & located between Campbell River & the mainland coast of BC, the Discovery Islands dot the intricate waterways in some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

OuterShores offers multi-day wildlife & cultural expeditions along the BC coast. Explore, experience & learn about stunning wildlife & ancient cultures while living & travelling in comfort aboard our classic 70' schooner Passing Cloud. Coastal cruising, sailing, sea kayaking, & frequent shore excursions provide amazing opportunities to encounter whales, wolves, grizzly bears, Spirit bears, sea otters, seabirds & First Nations cultural heritage sites. Expedition destinations include Haida Gwaii, the Great Bear Rainforest, Johnstone Strait, West Coast Vancouver Island, & the Southern Gulf Islands Archipelago. Join our crew of expert mariners & naturalists on an adventure of a lifetime!

The River Safari is an unforgettable 1 hr ride through Grizzly Bear Valley, in the heart of the world's only inland temperate rainforest.

Located in the picturesque Monashee Mountains, the River Safari is an activity that both the seasoned adventurer & the not-so-daring can both enjoy. Safaris are accessible to all ages & abilities.

Our custom built, eco-friendly boats will voyage through the mountains' glaciers & jade-coloured waters in search of bear, moose, eagle & osprey, & many other magnificent creatures seen during this breathtaking wilderness experience!

With departures every 30-60 mins, reservations are not necessary. Come & board our next safari. Beverages & snacks are available on our large covered picnic deck & help complete the perfect Canadian outdoor experience.