Experience The Unique Beauty of the Central Coast via Kayak on our 8 Day Great Bear Rainforest Expedition
On this incredible 8-day sea kayak expedition, we will depart Bella Bella via water taxi to be dropped off in the stunning Goose Group Islands, a unique archipelago on the central coast of BC. For the next 8 days, we will paddle north through the Heiltsuk First Nations territory, experiencing a mix of beautiful passages, breathtaking island groups and a taste of open water crossings to a small island called Dallas Island on the border of the Heiltsuk and Kitasoo Xas’Xais First Nations territories. The central coast of BC offers paddlers a once in a lifetime opportunity to kayak through some of the most beautiful coastline the pacific has to offer, all the while experiencing rich First Nations sacred territories and bountiful wildlife, ranging from the tiniest intertidal creatures to the massive 40 ton humpback whale
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Due to the remote and lengthy nature of this trip, we recommend that participants are 16 years and older and have some experience with remote, self-supported trips. Minors (under 19) will require a parent/guardian signature for our waiver, and all participants must fill out a medical form before booking. If you have any doubts or questions, please contact us.
We ask all who come to bring a respectful attitude towards the natural environment and your fellow kayakers. The weather and wildlife are out of our control, but our attitudes are not!
Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Shearwater BC, and accommodation in Shearwater the night before and after your tour. Options for travel include taking BC Ferries from Port Hardy to Bella Bella, or flying into Bella Bella with Pacific Coastal Airlines. A short 10 minute water taxi is available from Bella Bella to Shearwater.
Overview of our 8-day expedition
If you’re looking for the complete experience that will take you on an extended journey through the incredible and untamed wilderness of the BC coast, then look no further. We’ll start by boarding a water taxi from Shearwater BC and be dropped off in the stunning Goose Group Islands on the outer coast. We’ll then paddle north through the Heiltsuk First Nation territory, passing through areas common for humpback whales, orcas, Dall’s porpoises, and Steller sea lions. Finally, we’ll get picked up via water taxi at Dallas Island after an unforgettable 8 days of paddling through the renowned Great Bear Rainforest of BC’s coastline.
This tour involves eight days of kayaking, and some of those days, we paddle as much as 20 km or more and camp in remote areas with very few developed services. It is best for ages 16 years old and above, especially those who have experience with remote, self-supported trips. However, we appreciate the universal benefits nature has on every one of us. Please contact us directly if you are interested in this adventure and do not have previous experience.
This tour involves eight days of kayaking, and some of those days, we paddle in swell that can be 1-2 meters. We camp in remote areas with very no developed services. It is best for ages 16 years old and above, especially those who have experience with remote, self-supported trips. However, we appreciate the universal benefits nature has on every one of us. Routes and itineraries remain very flexible to accommodate changeable west coast conditions.
Please contact us directly if you are interested in this adventure and would like to know more.