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Sea Kayaking Johnstone Strait - Orca Waters Family Base Camp

This four-day trip focuses on exploring nature at a pace suited for families and children.  While the minimum age for participation on our regular tours is 15, this trip is ideal for families with children aged 6 to 14.

Using the same established base camp as our regular base camp tours, each day we depart for short paddles where we take the time to interpret nature, explore sheltered bays and spot wildlife.  Children are introduced to this fantastic area in a fun, relaxed manner, and the entire family will enjoy the thrill of viewing Orcas from kayaks. The nearby waters are thick with Bald eagles, harbour seals, dolphins, porpoises, and rich inter-tidal life ensuring plenty to see. We also have fairly consistent sightings of Steller sea lions, humpback and Minke whales – all within easily paddling distance of our camp!

Our Base Camp tours add that extra bit of comfort and convenience.  Tents are already set up when you arrive, there is no need to pack kayaks during the trip, and we have a covered dining area, propane heated shower, and solar powered camera re-charging station for your convenience. Compared to our Expedition Tours the camping equipment used at our base camp is upgraded to roomier 4 person tents (normal only 2 people per tent but plenty of room for children to share with parents if necessary), thicker and wider sleeping pads, roomier barrel style sleeping bags and larger pillows.

On the last day of the trip, a water taxi picks us up in the morning and we head over to the ‘Bones Project’ in Telegraph Cove.  This whale interpretive center provides a special perspective after paddling in the area, and the 60-foot skeleton of a Fin whale will leave you in awe.

Bring your family to Johnstone Strait and share with them the delights of sea kayaking with Kingfisher Adventures. The comforts of our base camp makes introducing your family to kayaking and camping a joy.  If thinking of a more adventurous family trip please contact us to customize a private family trip to one of our expedition destinations.