Sea Kayaking, Kayaking Trips, Kayak Tours, and Kayak Adventures from BC's Original Kayak Lodge.
Join us for sea kayaking tours near beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada! Our base on Quadra Island in the Discovery Islands is a secluded sea kayaking and camping paradise in British Columbia. Kayak in clear sheltered waters and a spectacular rainforest wilderness of towering mountains, with marine park tours and abundant wildlife.
Coast Mountain’s 20 years of sea kayaking guiding and 25 years living around Quadra Island guarantees you an authentic experience that is a safe, organized, interesting and fun sea kayaking vacation.
Operating only around Quadra Island and British Columbia mainland fjords;we are committed to providing affordable sea kayaking tours in our home area (near Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada). We use the highest quality sea kayaking equipment, hire the best local certified guides, and serve garden fresh and homemade foods.
Combining sea kayaking instruction and island adventure vacations, our kayak tours are great for new paddlers and experienced kayakers alike. Everybody is welcome! Our Vancouver Island kayak tours include accommodation at Coast Mountain’s wilderness Lodge in the Discovery Islands (near Quadra Island and Campbell River on North Central Vancouver Island).
You’ll enjoy real outer islands hospitality at Coast Mountain, Vancouver Island‘s original sea kayaking lodge, and our island homestead on 100 waterfront acres surrounded by temperate rainforest.
Experience our down-to-earth lifestyle powered by renewable energy systems and enjoy the quiet ambience of the outer islands
Our outer Quadra Island sea kayaking tours explore Vancouver Island ‘s best marine parks and wilderness areas.
Expedition kayak camping routes include Toba Inlet, Desolation Sound, Octopus Islands and the exciting Surge Narrows marine park area in the Discovery Islands BC.
Our very special late season kayak tour is an expedition to a salmon river estuary where as guests of the Xwemahlkwul First Nation, we watch Grizzly Bears in their natural habitat.
We are privileged to live where we paddle. We hope you will join us for a classic Vancouver Island sea kayaking tour in this magnificent west coast British Columbia wilderness!
Discovery Islands Sea Kayaking Tour
Find out why sea kayaking is so popular in Canada! This relaxing kayak vacation offers wilderness lodge accommodation and the opportunity to learn kayak skills and practice coastal touring and kayak camping in the protected waters north of Cortes Island, BC
Forested shores, secluded beaches, a remote warm lake, and freshly gathered seafood make for a memorable Vancouver Island sea kayak adventure! Discovery Island Sea Kayaking Tour
Sea Kayaking Lodge Getaway, British Columbia
For beginners and experienced paddlers: kayak the beautiful sheltered shorelines of Vancouver Island‘s Discovery Islands. Develop skills in structured sea kayaking workshops and guided kayak excursions -- or explore on your own. Enjoy great meals and the ambience of Coast Mountain’s wilderness island lodge. Sea Kayaking Lodge Getaway
Marine Park & Outer Islands Kayak Tour
Join a guided sea kayaking tour through a unique tidal rapids area and experience the wonders of a place known for biological diversity and wildlife.
After our first night at Discovery Islands Lodge on Quadra Island, we’ll paddle and camp for two nights en route to Coast Mountain Lodge on Read Island for a final evening in the comfortable ambience of our remote island homestead. Marine Park & Outer Islands Kayak Tour
Octopus Islands Expedition
Sea kayaking is the best way to explore the natural wonders of Vancouver Island’s Discovery Islands archipelago! After introductory sea kayaking lessons and one night at Coast Mountain’s kayak lodge, paddle the protected channels and rainforest islands of this spectacular wilderness area.
Two major ecosystems provide a diverse coastline with a mosaic of shallow coves, fascinating inter tidal zones and rainforest hiking opportunities. Octopus Islands Kayak Tour
Coast Mountain Fjordlands Expedition
A sea kayaking adventure into Toba Inlet and the rugged wilderness of British Columbia’s dramatic coastal fjordland with eco lodge comforts first & last nights.
Our kayak journey past verdant green islands takes us into an awe-inspiring mountain landscape.
Along the way we’ll camp on remote beaches, hike to a sparkling inland lake and drink clear glacial water from tumbling waterfalls. Fjordlands Kayaking Tour
Desolation Sound Sea Kaykaing Expedition
A paddle-powered sea kayaking camping journey into the less traveled parts of this popular British Columbia marine park destination, known for its spectacular mountain scenery, warm ocean temperatures and abundant wild oysters!
We’ll explore a remote northern approach and enjoy the best of BC’s Baja. First & final nights at Coast Mountain’s kayak lodge. Desolation Sound Sea Kayaking Tour
Xwemahlkwu Bears Expedition
This epic British Columbia sea kayak tour culminates with the rare opportunity to visit a re-emerging First Nation in their spectacular traditional territory. We will view the PapKnach Estuary grizzly bears and be momentarily immersed in Xwemahlkwu culture and the two-millenia relationship between North America's most powerful predator and a spiritual people.
Enjoy Coast Mountain’s kayak lodge accommodation, kayak camping and PapKnach River camp accommodation. Grizzly Bear Watching Adventure
