Lodge Based Sea Kayak Trips – Orcas, Eagles and Native Culture
Choose from two options, all of which include private support boat transport to the destinations of exploration that you would have to paddle to if you were on a four-day or six-day sea kayak trip. Trips include Lodge-based accommodations at Telegraph Cove Resorts as well as remote island camping options.
Lodge Based #1
Day 1: Telegraph Cove Paddling
The first day of your adventure begins with a day’s paddle around the waters of Telegraph Cove as an introduction to the local waters and wildlife. Relax over dinner and a night’s accommodation in Telegraph Cove.
Day 2: Our Sophia Islands Basecamp
Basecamp Sunset – Photo: Marcus Hooper
On the second day, enjoy a scenic cruise to our island basecamp aboard our new 30-foot aluminum landing craft to paddle the core area of Johnstone Strait where pods of Orca whales like to spend their summer.
Johnstone Strait is the prime destination for everyone who wants to view whales in their natural habitat during their stay at Telegraph Cove.
We provide you with the best possible access to World-Class Whale Watching, with a seasoned kayak guide at the helm.
Enjoy dinner and an evening under the stars at our remote island camp. Sleep peacefully in our comfortable tents.
Day 3: Robson Bight
The third day will involve sea kayaking, a visit to Robson Bight’s waters and dinner at our base camp before returning to Telegraph Cove for your last night’s stay with us in the Lodge.
Quiet Spot Near Robson Bight
2013 Trip Dates: June ~ September, 2013
June 14-16,
June 21-23,
June 28-30,
July 19-21,
July 26-28,
August 16-18,
August 23-25,
September 06-08,
September 20-22,
September 27-29
Cost: (CDN) $950 per person (single) (CDN) $850 per person (couples)
Deposit: (CDN) $250 Per Person
Number of Guests: 2 ~ 6 people
Includes: Two nights cabin lodging, one night tent platform camping, three lunches and two breakfasts, all sea kayaking equipment, dry bags, sleeping bags and comfort sleeping pads, support boat transportation, professional sea kayak guides, base camp comforts of composting men/women toilets, weatherproof tents, an excellent hydrophone system for listening to the whales, and fantastic scenery.
Lodge Based #2
Day 1: Archipelago Destination
The first day of your adventure begins with an excursion with our landing craft support boat to explore a vast archipelago of islands rich in wildlife and west coast scenery. Our route will take us right through Orca whale travel routes. We will return to the cove in time for a shower, dinner and a sunset walk along the boardwalk.
Day 2 : Blackfish Sound Destination
On our second day, look forward to more of sea kayaking, whale watching and exploring the beaches and islets of Blackfish Sound. Lunch will be served at a vantage point with a commanding view of the sound. Dinner will be waiting for you at our island basecamp overlooking Robson Bight and the backdrop of Mt. Derby. Return to the cove just before sunset.
Day 3: Robson Bight
The third day will take us back to the vicinity of the Michael Biggs/Robson Bight Ecological Reserve with a focus on Orca, the beaches they visit and a stop at a whale research station. Option today is to hike the rainforest trail to a vantage point over Johnstone Strait and Robson Bight. Return to Telegraph Cove at 3 pm to allow you time to travel to points south of Campbell River.
2013 Trip Dates: June ~ September, 2013
June 14-16,
June 21-23,
June 28-30,
July 19-21,
July 26-28,
August 16-18,
August 23-25,
September 06-08,
September 20-22,
September 27-29
Cost: (CDN) $1150 per person (single) (CDN) $1050 per person (couples)
Deposit: (CDN) $250 Per Person
Number of Guests: 2 ~ 6 people
Includes: Three nights cabin lodging, dinner visit to Sophia Island, three lunches, two breakfasts and snacks, all sea kayaking equipment, dry bags, support boat transportation daily, professional sea kayak guides, base camp comforts of composting men/women toilets, weatherproof tents, an excellent hydrophone system for listening to the whales, and fantastic scenery.