6-Day K'iid Xyangs K’iidaay (Burnaby Narrows) Sea Kayak Journey
- Experience the unrivaled biodiversity of K'iid Xyangs K'iidaay (Burnaby Narrows), one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world
- All Meals and equipment provided
- Camp in old growth forests untouched by logging
- Experienced and friendly guides
On this exhilarating 6-Day sea kayak expedition, we will paddle from Gandll K'in Gwaay.yaay (Hotspring Island) to K'iid Xyangs K'iidaay (Burnaby Narrows), experiencing two of Gwaii Haanas' most memorable highlights in one trip!
The 6-day, all inclusive K'iid Xyangs K'iidaay (Burnaby Narrows), sea kayak expedition has a more relaxed pace than our longer 8-day tours and will allow you to paddle through the astonishingly beautiful dolomite narrows, one of the most diverse intertidal zones in Canada. These clear waters are teeming with life, a variety of exotic colors from over 200 marine invertebrates, and many different large kelps, and seaweeds. This tour is the perfect way for you to intimately explore Moresby and Burnaby Islands. The sections of kayaking around K'iid Xyangs K'iidaay (Burnaby Narrows allows for incredible paddling through secluded bays, exposed coastlines and sheltered inlets, which offer the potential to hike inland to find waterfalls and stunning views of the east and west coast of Moresby Island. We usually camp at three different sites on this tour as this 6-day/5-night trip is about exploration in all the hidden nooks that Gwaii Haanas has to offer around Burnaby Island, Juan Perez Sound and Skincuttle Inlet.
- This tour is a mix of expedition travel and relaxed paced paddling to explore the coastline of the northern part of Gwaii Haanas.
- Enjoy a traverse down Moresby Island towards K'iid Xyangs K'iidaay (Burnaby Narrows) to enjoy the stunning scenery and intertidal life.
- Camp in old growth forests, areas that have never been logged! The trees in Gwaii Haanas are likely to be the largest you have ever seen.
- Use expedition-level equipment (high quality kayaks, paddles, paddling gear, paddling clothing, camping gear)
- All guides are highly experienced with the area and have professional training outside of their guiding certifications regarding risk management, hazard analysis, interpretation and more.
- All of your meals and kayak & camping equipment are included in the tour price.
Our 6-day Burnaby Narrows Traverse:
On days two through five, we will embark on full-day kayaking adventures, navigating the rough shores of Moresby Island towards SGaay Kun Gwaay.yaay (Burnaby Island) and the renowned K'iid Xyangs K'iidaay (Burnaby Narrows) in Haida Gwaii. This breathtaking region is teeming with humpback whales, ancient murrelets, sea stars, anemones, crabs, kelp, and the intriguing Lewis moon snails. As we paddle along this stunning coastline, we will have ample opportunities to venture into serene inlets and discover hidden beaches – perfect locations for lunch breaks or even camping. The time we have allocated for this journey grants us flexibility to thoroughly explore the bays, inlets, and channels this diverse route has to offer. In particular, K'iid Xyangs K'iidaay (Burnaby Narrows) is a treasure trove of biodiversity within Haida Gwaii due to its rich intertidal marine life, making it an unforgettable part of our excursion. With so much to experience along our path, the possibilities are truly endless.
