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With more than 24 years experience Johnstone Strait Kayaking has been an outfitter of fine kayak tours on Vancouver Island and British Columbia. Our tours allow you to experience the wilderness and wild life that British Columbia has to offer.
We are a local Vancouver Island Company that is passionate about this area and the ecology of our environment and wildlife. As a local company, years have been spent exploring the British Columbia Coastline and we have developed our kayak tours and locations built on the experience of 40 plus years of Kayaking on Vancouver Island and British Columbia. As a local business we take pride in supporting Vancouver Island and the Killer Whales of Johnstone Strait.
Larry was a founding member of the Sea Kayaks Guide Alliance of British Columbia and was instrumental in the development of safety standards for the kayaking industry. He is a fully certified guide with Advanced Wilderness First Aid.
Larry enjoys guiding and sharing wilderness experiences with people and hopes that their participation in a Discovery Expeditions tour will enhance their interest in the environment and their joy of the wilderness.
Our small company has grown gradually over the years through the word of mouth. This year will mark our 25th season of operation on Vancouver Island and the Central Coast of British Columbia. During these years of expanding we stepped forward and financially supported, "Strait Watch," and "The Bone Project." And since 1999 we have supported "Orca-Live."
As one of the top outfitters in this area with many years of experience, we have a first-rated infrastructure for top quality service and a quality network of associates to make your experience a pleasant one.
To ensure your security and comfort, we have arranged top-notch equipment, environment-friendly campsites & a wide assortment of quality Sea Kayaks.To ensure a positive experience, our guides will ensure that you are fitted with the right Sea Kayak and help you feel comfortable and confidant using that Kayak. For your safety, all our guides are experienced and trained in wilderness first aid, basic VHF radio, and naturalist training.
To maximize your experience, we will help you interact with the culture and environment, and also share insights on cultural and environmental preservation.
Our best selling feature can be seen in our Base Camp ( complete information on our base camp can be found here ) which is well situated in Johnston Strait to best view encounters with Orca - killer whales and other wildlife. Our Base Camp offers many comforts that are required for a joyable stay in Johnstone Strait.
Our Island base camp contains private comfortable tents and other amenities, and all Discovery Expedition guides are dedicated outdoor enthusiasts with a love of sharing their experience with others. Each are well versed in the history and ecological features of the area enabling them to provide our clients with a safe, enjoyable, memorable trip.
Imagine waking up to nature scenes like this.
This photo is one of the beaches found at our base camp and it offers breath taking views of Johnstone Strait. Most days you will find that this beach is the meeting place for meals, nightly bonfires, and just watching Johnstone Strait.
Johnstone Strait Kayaking - Discovery Expeditions - Telegraph Cove Sea kayaking strives to please their guests. Each year new services - base camp improvements - equipment updates allows up to remain leaders in the kayaking Tour Business.
Each year we take great pride in posting comments from our guests. Johnstone Strait Kayaking - Discovery Expeditions - Telegraph Cove Sea kayaking hope that you will join us for an adventure that you will never forget.
Larry Roy
Paddle In Paradiser
Jan 2005 Having just returned to Toronto, I wanted to thank you for setting up what was a terrific vacation. What made the trip really great was your team on the ground, all of whom were amazing. In particular, the guides were great.. I’m looking forward to a return to Belize. Adrian Mares
Orca II August - Micaelia & Dave Brummett, Palo Alto, CA
We loved the trip!!! Karen and Brendan were exceptional cooks, great guides and super hosts!
Orca I July – Jim McGlynn, Fort Churchill, Manitoba
Excellent; the island; the cliffs; the indian village and the ORCA – the best viewing possible. The menu was truly a wilderness cuisine, especially the salmon and crab.
Gwaii Haanas II July, Joan Fogarty, Burnaby, BC
Never expected to see such wonderful colors and images. The loveless songs of the birds around Bolkus Island is what I remember the best. Also, the views of the fog and mist covering the tops of the San Christoval Range at sunset are still vision I remember of our Charlottes trip
Gwaii Haanas II July, Nancy Skinner, San Francisco, California
I was asked to go on this trip by a friend. Never did I image it would have such an impact on me. The Haida people are special and made the visits to the Heritage Sites unique and interesting. The knowledge and friendliness of your guides was a highlight of my trip…thanks again
Gwaii Haanas II July, Steve Goh, West Vancouver, BC
Jan and I envisioned long adventurous days and quiet restful nights. Thanks to you and your guiding we were not disappointed. Each day was a memory in itself but the days we remember the best were our soaks in the hot pools and sitting around the fire pit with Wes at Windy Bay
What about safety?
Safety always first. Our guides are seasoned veterans that understand our tour areas, weather patterns, and of course they are equipped with radios. In addition they have first aid training. During our years of operation Discovery Expeditions and Johnstone Strait Kayaking is proud of their safety record.
Is there
any kayaking experience required to join your trips?
No. Anyone, regardless of his or her level of experience and abilities, can enjoy our tours. We offer kayaking instruction and safety procedures before setting out on our adventures. Many of our guests are first-time kayakers and our guides are experts at helping everyone relax and enjoy their journey. We also offer some trips for kayakers with higher fitness levels. Those tours that require a higher level of fitness are noted in the tour details.
What are
the physical requirements?
Average physical health is required. Most of our adventures are not strenuous or physically demanding and do not require a high level of fitness. You should be capable of a few hours of moderate exercise each day. Still, these trips are adventurous, every day is different and on certain days it might be a little harder to paddle than on others. If you have any health problems, let us know when you are making your reservation so that we will be able to accommodate your needs and abilities.
What are the age requirements?
Please check the itineraries of each trip for minimum age requirements. The individual fitness level is more important than age.
How many hours per day do you
paddle?
Depending on the destination, the group's abilities and desires. Some groups like to paddle a lot, some don't. Our guides will adapt to the groups performance. Our trips include short rain forest walks, wildlife and plant interpretation and education, bird watching, swimming, camp fire, snorkeling, enjoying great food, beachcombing, and, of course, time to rest, relax and enjoy the scenery.
How stable are the kayaks? Can
they flip over?
The kayaks we use on our tours are very stable and designed for comfort and the likelihood of a capsize is minimal. Before we embark, we go over safety procedures, which includes preparation for rescues. If for some reason your kayak flips over, our experienced guides will help you get upright quickly and efficiently.
Some facts About Johnstone Strait Kayaking
Discovery Expeditions - provides the finest wilderness and kayaking tours in British Columbia with superb equipment, experienced naturalists, low prices and excellent base camp location. Johnstone Strait Kayaking is your source for fun & excitement for Killer Whale Watching Day Trips Orca Trips into Johnstone Strait from Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island British Columbia.
Our base camp location in Johnstone Strait offers one of the best camping locations on Johnstone Strait to enjoy kayak tours with killer whales. Our base camp location is situated on the migration path of the Orca Whales and often the whales will come within feet of our island. With a full range of Kayak tours such as Mothership - Lodge Based - and of course our popular 4 and 6 day kayak tours into Johnstone Strait. Experience some of the best kayaking tours with Killer Whales on Vancouver Island.
Discovery Expeditions also offers other fine kayak tours to other locations in British Columbia. Our Great Bear kayak Tour offers you the thrill of Kayaking in the Great Bear Rain Forest. This tour starts in Klemtu an area well known for providing services for Kayakers hoping to venture into the Great Bear Rain Forest in Search of the Great Spirit Bear.
Johnstone Strait Kayaking Tours also offers kayak tours to Barkley Sound . This is the perfect kayak destination for families to enjoy perfect kayaking conditions on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. While in Barkley Sound you will experience some of the best in wild life and camping locations. Barkley Sound is the perfect location for both novice and experienced kayakers.
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