Trip Itinerary
Cape Freeman Expedition - 8 Days
Group size is six guests plus two guides.
Each person is equipped with a single kayak.
This expedition is suitable for kayakers with some experience.
Personal Preparation
Route Map
Day One - Cape Freeman Expedition
This trip begins in Sandspit; guests are picked up at Seaport B&B for the drive to Moresby Camp, where you board the speedboat for transport to the southern tip of the archipelago. Arrive around midday at the tiny, isolated community of Rose Harbour to begin your kayak journey.
For transport details, please see: Waters of SGang Gwaay
Days Two to Seven
The Cape Freeman Expedition begins by paddling through the same region we explore during the Waters of SGang Gwaay tour. Depending on conditions, the Cape Freeman Expedition continues further west and north along the outer coast (see the route map).
Explore the remote and rarely visited west coast of Moresby Island. Paddle beyond the edge of the continent to reach spectacular Cape Freeman, where we establish a base-camp on a scenic, sheltered beach. From here, enjoy kayak day-trips through intricate passages and around the magnificent rock pillars of the cape.
Visit the idyllic creek nearby and savor an invigorating fresh-water plunge. Day-hike along secluded beaches to gain a view of isolated Flamingo Inlet.
The Cape Freeman Expedition also provides the opportunity to visit the ancient Haida village of Ninstints on Anthony Island. This extraordinary historic settlement is a United Nations World Heritage Site, also known as SGang Gwaay.
The weather, sea state and ability of the group will be taken into consideration during each day of this intermediate kayak journey. To accommodate changeable outer coast conditions, the kayaking itinerary remains flexible. It is not always possible to reach Cape Freeman during this expedition. To fully enjoy this remote region where few kayakers venture, guests are encouraged to maintain an attitude of maximum flexibility.
After enjoying several days of paddling and camping in this truly wild region of the coast, we return to Rose Harbour on the second-to-last day. Here, we indulge in wood-fired hot showers and a marvelous organic dinner hosted by the local residents. These fascinating homesteaders are happy to provide a glimpse into their unique self-sufficient lifestyles.
Our last night is spent in the fabulous Rose Harbour Guesthouse; a lovely, rustic accommodation carefully hand-built by resident musician Tassilo.
For Rose Harbour photos and information, please see: Kayak Guesthouse Vacation
Day Eight
The speedboat arrives in Rose Harbour to transport the group to Sandspit. Depending on conditions, the boat may pass through Burnaby Narrows, enabling guests to view this renown intertidal region. There is a good chance you will have the opportunity to stop at Hotsprings Island. At the end of the day, you are returned to Seaport B&B in Sandspit.
Routes and itineraries remain very flexible to accommodate changeable west coast conditions. Alternate boat or floatplane transport may be substituted.
