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KAYAKING
Seals pop up and gaze with inquisitive eyes, while an eagle soars overhead. The protected waters of the Southern Gulf Islands are ideal for sea kayaking. Our certified guides possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise. The paddling options are many and are suitable for both beginner and seasoned kayakers.
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on each of our guided interpretive tours
September 3rd 3:30-7:30pm The fully licensed Catamaran takes us from the Sea Plane Government dock in Ganges to James Bay, snack and finger food are provided on board. We will set anchor in the protected waters of James Bay and get into our Kayaks, paddling around Peile Point and heading to the seal Colony at Hawkins Island. There is even a chance to see the Orcas in this area. We view fabulous intertidal life, and get to experience viewing the east side of the National Park which few folks venture around. You will have two interpretive guides escorting you on the water and on board the crew of the Pride of Victoria will go out of their way to ensure your trip is pleasant and comfortable. This is a special program put together by Island Escapades and Salt Spring Tours specifically for this Long Weekend. Please sign up at Island Escapades |
September 5th 10:00 - 3:00 Join Island Escapades and Salt Spring Tours for a Paddle around Red Islet, one of the prettiest midden beaches in the Gulf Islands, and then paddle out to the Mid Channel Islets where seals abound and we have chances to view porpoise, mink, otter and an array of intertidal species and marine birds. We board the Pride of Victoria, a coast Guard certified 45' Catamaran and head out of Ganges Harbour to the Prevost National Park. Your Paddling Guides will act as naturalists on board and when we get out to the south east side of Prevost we will load into our kayaks and paddle around the Reserve. If winds are an issue we will load in Glenthorne Bay and enjoy the lee shore and the pristine bays and protected inlets of Prevost Island. Lunch will be served on board and wine and drinks are available for purchase. This is truly an adventure not to be missed!! Please sign up at Island Escapades |
** DAY TOUR SUMMER SCHEDULES **
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| "I would like to thank you and especially Justin for the tour to Chocolate Beach with my office staff in September. As residents of Louisiana, we don’t kayak through the bayous too often. Thus we were novices and old girls too. But it was our most memorable experience on the island. Our group photo with the reflection in the water is everyone’s screen saver. I can’t wait to get back to SSI and more kayaking." Susan |
Tours from Ganges: |
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| Goat Island (2 hrs) | $50 per person |
| Chocolate Beach with snack (3 hrs) | $65 per person |
| Sunset/Moonlight Paddles | $65 per person |
| Marine Park Explorations: | |
| Marine Park Paddle with Snack (4 & 5 hrs) | $80/$95 per person |
| Gourmet Picnic Lunch Paddle (5 hrs) | $110 per person |
| Sunset Dinner Paddle (6 hrs) Paddle out to an island and enjoy a three course meal served with wine, dessert and tea. |
$135 per person |
| Full Day West Coast Experience with lunch (8 hrs) | $145 per person |
Lessons |
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| 2-hour Lake Introduction | $50 per person |
| 3-hour Stroke & Rescue | $70 per person |
| 3-hour Rolling Clinic | $70 per person |
| Private Lessons | $35/hour |
Photos by Paula Hilborn
Click on each of the links below to get more information
and pictures of what intertidal life, marine birds and mammals
you might see on a tour:
Intertidal Viewing (pdf)
Marine Mammals (pdf)
Marine Birds (pdf)
| "I recently went on a tour with Island Escapades (my first time in a kayak) and found the guides to be really knowledgeable about the island's history and marine life, etc. It's a great way to get up close with the coastal surroundings and create some fun memories." |
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Photos by Paula Hilborn
FULL MOON PADDLE - Photos by Larry Kwan
FULL MOON PADDLE - Photos by Larry Kwan
Photos by Paula Hilborn
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