Kayaking & Canoeing

We offer all inclusive kayaking tours from our luxury base camp near Vancouver Island. Our luxury kayaking tours include gourmet meals with wine, comfortable cabin accommodation with duvets, hot showers, wood fired cedar hot tub, kayaking equipment, instruction & guiding. Experience wilderness in comfort, world class paddling & ocean front accommodation. We prepare our delicious meals fresh from our organic garden with fine dining on our seaside patio. Soak in our red cedar wood fired hot tub & retire to your private cabin accommodation. Explore the emerald green waters & marine parks with your fully certified kayak guide by day.

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.

Join us for the exhilarating & unforgettable mothership adventure of your dreams. Extraordinary wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes & warm, hospitable crew combine to thoroughly satisfy & delight every guest. We offer a variety of sea kayak tours where we paddle each day & return to the mothership each night. Accompanied by qualified naturalists, we explore the remote wilderness areas of coastal British Columbia, kayak through glacial fed waters, amongst lushly forested islands dotted with ancient First Nations village sites & observe numerous species of wildlife including orca killer whales, dolphins, harbour seals, black bears, grizzly bears, bald eagles & deer.

Since 1997 Quadra Island Kayaks have been offering exceptional guided sea kayak tours for people of all ages! No experience required. Our waterfront location in Heriot Bay (next to Rebecca Spit Provincial Park) is the gateway to Quadra's best sea kayaking! Mountain views & endless scenic shoreline provide outstanding paddling options. Seals, eagles, dolphins, porpoise, shorebirds & vibrant inter-tidal life keep the trips exciting! Several daily departures: full day, half-day and sunset paddles. 100% safety record. Free pick-up offered from the Campbell River ferry. Lunch or hearty snack provided on all tours! Ask us about our "Overnight" adventures!

Kayak with Killer Whales at our Orca base camp in Johnstone Strait or take one of our kayak expedition vacations to Desolation Sound, Discovery Islands or the Fjordlands. Trips range from 4 to 7 days. We provide memorable outdoor experiences for adventure travellers that combine spectacular scenery, scrumptious food & abundant wildlife encounters including whales, dolphins, bears & eagles. Our top-rated service caters to both local & international clientele. All tours are fully inclusive & no kayaking experience is required. Only have a day? Visit our storefront for paddleboard & kayak rentals or day tours in the stunning vistas surrounding Quadra Island.

Your Quest for Adventure begins here! Our adventures take you into the heart of the Orca Realm of Johnstone Strait & the Great Bear Rainforest. Cruise in style & comfort aboard our 8.2 m (27 ft) Aluminum cabin cruiser as we search for whales, bears, bald eagles, dolphins, sea lions, seals & sea birds. We are the only company in town offering daytrips featuring recreational kayaks with a 'seaview' window in the bottom of the boat. It is just like having your own private aquarium. Our Transport Canada certified boat & captains cater to small groups and families. Come for a personalized adventure!