Sea kayak expeditions in tofino paddle west kayaking. Weve put together an adventure that no one else offers. A vehicle stop led to a car crashing into an indigenous canoe monument near maffeo sutton park yesterday afternoon. For more information on parking in tofino checkout the map. Not often you get to see a wonderful sight like this. Tofinos clayoquot sound offers the most incredible coastline for viewing black bears. Half day guided kayak tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote passages. Enjoy approximately 23 hours on the water, and 12 hours in the rainforest. Explore the rugged coasts of clayoquot sound and meet the wildlife at. A brief introduction to kayak safety and paddling technique is included at the start of each trip. No previous experience is required on any of our tofino kayaking tours.
Choose from several tofino kayak tours varying from a couple of hour day trip to multi day tofino kayaking tours, its a paddling experience of a lifetime. Black bear kayaking tofino all you need to know before. Feb 10, 2016 showcasing one of the best places to paddle a sea kayak on the planet. Tofinos bear watching season runs from april 1st until the end of october. The tofino sea kayaking building at 320 main street has a triple purpose. A good start for beginners is the two and a half hour tour of the harbour and its islands. Feb 18, 2020 about tofino sea kayaking day tours since 1988 tofino sea kayaking company has been the premier source of kayaking expertise and local knowledge for paddlers of all skill levels. Whether whale watching, bear watching, dipping into hot springs cove or sea kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986 we look forward to welcoming you aboard for a clayoquot sound adventure by remote passages. We also offer deluxe sea kayak adventures in in diverse and exotic locations including the amazon rainforest of ecuador, the costa verde of brazil, the galapagos islands and the fjords and outer coast of norway. Coastal bear watching in tofino its rare to see bears in their natural habitat however the chances are good on this tour which explores the stunning fjord inlets of clayoquot where black bears are often tempted to the shores to hunt for their favourite food. Oct 03, 2019 about black bear kayaking since 2010 black bear kayak provides kayaking adventure and hiking tours departing from tofino. Kayaking taking a sea kayaking trip allows you to see this amazing area from the. Bear watching tofino and ucluelet book tofino hotel.
Clayoquot sound is a world class sea kayaking destination. Whitewater kayaking on vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Since 1988 tofino sea kayaking has helped paddlers explore clayoquot sound with tours, outfitting, and instruction. Tofino sea kayaking day tours 2020 all you need to know. Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote. Tofino is located on the rugged pacific coastline on the western side of. Black bear kayaking new downtown tofino location 360 main street at storm light outfitters. All that is needed is a warm set of clothes and a sense of adventure. Apr 24, 2020 since 2010 black bear kayak provides kayaking adventure and hiking tours departing from tofino. Ideal footwear for kayaking is something with good tread, comfortable, and low profile. Simple west coast lodging for travellers and kayakers.
Whether we are exploring in our open zodiac or from the comfort of our coveredpanoramic view cruiser, the stellar sea, its easy to provide an enjoyable experience in the serene inlet waters of clayoquot sound in search for the distinguished black bear. We offer experienced, knowledgeable guides and a diverse program of day tours, rentals and information centre at our waterfront location. Washington trails association how to hang a bear bag. Leave the shelter of the ucluelet harbour and explore the beautiful coastline of northern barkley sound. In small groups and guided by one of our experienced guides, this. Listen to stories and learn about the incredible wildlife, and natural environment of clayoquot sound. Kayaking allows you to explore coastlines that would otherwise be inaccessible by any larger vessels and through this, it opens an opportunity to feel a deeper connection to the ocean as you sit only inches above its surface. Clayoquot sounds resident bears come down to the beaches at low tide to forage for such beach delicacies. Sunfilled days and starry nights combined with the relaxed rhythm of baja kayaking make for an ideal antidote to the darker days of winter. Exact kayaking routes may vary depending on possible wildlife sightings, currents, tides and weather. All bear watching tours navigate the photogenic calm inside waters around meares island. It is home to miles of sandy beaches and a great place to take a whale or black bear watching cruise aboard a zodiac boat. Kayak day tours kayaking adventure tours in tofino. Operating out of two waterfront locations in both tofino clayoquot sound and ucluelet barkley sound, paddle west kayaking offers a series of professionally guided kayak day tours, multiday tours as well as kayak rentals and customized overnight tours designed for everyone from beginners to veteran paddlers.
We get as close as possible to watch the bears without disturbing them and you can hear. Please take some time to study the best methods of deploying a bear hang. Take a water taxi to meares island and hike the big tree trail or take a whale or bear watching tofino adventure tour. Black bear guesthouse luxurious self catering suits with stunning views of the tofino inlet and close to the beach. Live stream of the tofino harbour from tofino sea kayaking. Description of tofino british columbia vancouver island. About black bear kayaking since 2010 black bear kayak provides kayaking adventure and hiking tours departing from tofino. No experience is needed to go kayaking in tofino with black bear kayaking as a lesson is included with each tofino kayak tour. Black bear kayaking is a well established and expanding tofinooutdoorsventure with a growing team of talented and certified outdoor enthusiasts.
May 1st to september 30th these moments offer grand opportunities to view the black bear in their natural habitat from the comfort of our 29 open zodiacstyled vessel if 12 passengers or less or 40 coveredpanoramic view cruiser, the stellar sea if more than 12 passengers or if there are children 6yrs or under. Join our bear watching tour on board our open zodiac. A complete guide to bear watching on vancouver island walk. Tourism has replaced timber and fishing as the mainstay of the local economy. The river is class ii to iv suitable for advanced kayakers and guided intermediates. Bear watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast. Black bear kayaks guided sea kayak trips are the alternative tofino adventure that promises plenty of enjoyment for you and your family our kayak tours are ideally suited for novice or intermediate paddlers. Tofino is home to a number of experienced sea kayaking guides who will show you around. Your visit will not be complete without going on one of the many tofino tours. Enthusiastic, highlymotivated and well experienced in what we do, we have managed to establish a successful reputation for guided kayak tours throughout clayoquot sound.
Tofino expeditions award winning kayaking tours since 1988. Tofino sea kayaking is providing bear hang kits to all rental groups. Whale, bear and yearround nature tours to barkley sound. Tofino, clayoquot sound, west coast, vancouver island, canada.
Operating out of two waterfront locations in both tofino clayoquot sound and ucluelet barkley sound, paddle west kayaking offers a series of professionally guided kayak day tours, multiday tours as well as kayak rentals and customized overnight tours designed for everyone from beginners to. After their winter hibernation, late spring to october, they will come down to the shoreline at low tide to move rocks over and feed on crab and other shellfish underneath. Black bear kayaking tofino kayak adventures facebook. Kayaking the amazon in style the story of tofino expeditions award winning amazon kayaking tour. Kayak tours in tofino let you go where many visitors can not. Remote passages marine excursions download high resolution version. Bear hang howto continue reading how to create a bear hang.
Bear watching tofino and ucluelet west coast motel. Bear hang howto leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Guided tofino kayaking day tours and hot springs cove trips. Plan to be in port mcneill the night before the kayak tour departs, as there is an 8.
Working at black bear means, the opportunity of a high level of participation and excellent working conditions are guaranteed. This amazon kayaking trip gives you the chance to paddle the river systems of the ecuadorian amazon around the yasuni national park in feathercraft tropical expedition sea kayaks. They roam the shores in search of their favourite delicacy, the rock crab. Sea otter explorer kayak tour on vancouver islands west coast. Its rare to see a bear sleeping but tofino photography is a friend of tofino bears. About tofino sea kayaking day tours since 1988 tofino sea kayaking company has been the premier source of kayaking expertise and local knowledge for paddlers of all skill levels. Another soughtafter excursion is the fourhour outing to walk the historic big tree trail in meares island tribal park, right across tofino harbour. Kennedy lake provincial park yes we have a lake too. As tofinos only bearwatching tour by kayak, find yourself in awe of west coast wildlife without the megaphone and loud hum of a boats motor.
Right in the heart of tofino next to the grocery store, liquor store, pizza joint, short walk to the tofino brewing co. Tofino tours hot springs, kayak, whale, bear, fishing, sup. People are responsible for getting themselves to tofino or the nearby town of ucluelet 40 min drive the night before e. Whether whale watching, bear watching, dipping into hot springs cove or sea kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986. Paddling through narrow channels between myriad islets in tofinos clayoquot sound, you can observe abundant varieties of wildlife at eye level. Aquamarine advenures seafari at the barkley adventure station aquamarine adventures we are withing walking distance to all tour operators. The clear waters of baja are so rich in marine life that unesco named the sea of cortez a world heritage site. Showcasing one of the best places to paddle a sea kayak on the planet. Fully guided by professional, certified sea kayak guides. In small groups and guided by one of our experienced guides, this will be a unique wildlife experience. A sea kayaking daytour is your opportunity for an alternative tofino adventure that promises plenty of enjoyment and is ideally suited for novice to intermediate paddlers. The town lies in the centre of a united nations world biosphere reserve, an ecologically significant area that supports many uncommon. While enjoying the calm waters and discussing the history of clayoquot sound we will also be looking for harbour seals, black bears, bald eagles and various. Black bear kayaking tofino 2020 all you need to know.
A day on the water with tofino sea kayaking full time canada. Coastal bear watching in tofino do something different. The ocean view room was the best value weve seen for accommodations and the shared kitchenbath had all the hospitalities one could hope for. Tofino kayaking tour guides will paddle with you to meares island in clayoquot sound. Tofino bear watching tours adventure tofino wildlife tours.
Our guided day tours at tofino sea kayaking provide exceptional excursions through some of the most beautiful backdrops on earth. The tofino bear watching season runs from spring to fall depending on the seasonal hibernation tendencies of the year. For more than three decades, tofino expeditions has operated inspired sea kayaking tours in haida gwaii the queen charlotte islands, british columbia, canada, and baja california, mexico. Hot springs kayaking meares island custom tours cultural canoe tours. Tofino sea kayaking kayaking on vancouver island, bc. We can help arrange car pooling and there is the tofino bus running daily from victoria and nanaimo. Bear watching abundant to the west coast of vancouver island, the black bear makes its presence known when the tides are low. Black bear kayaking tofino 2020 alles wat u moet weten. Tofino kayaking adventure tours run this trip and its a little more intrepid than the traditional boat tours because you will also moor up on the. Most tofino sea kayaking companies offer custom kayak tours and kayak rentals. Whitewater kayaking on vancouver island vancouver island. In the 1920s, the building originally served as one of the first hotels in tofino.
Our bear watching tours cruise through the protected and calm waters surrounding meares island and other scenic small islands throughout the sound. This is when the shoreline becomes accessible for the bears to amble down and forage for rock crab and other. Long known for its fabulous sea kayaking, tofino has established itself as the kayak capital of vancouver islands west coast. Create a unique and authentic west coast experience by choosing one of our guided tours that will take you on an incredible. Thank you fraser the bear tour with randy, was absolutely amazing plenty of black bears. Tofino kayaking best tofino activities best of tofino. Beach combing, hiking and tide tables tofino and ucluelet. Join us in connecting with nature and the area on one of our kayaking tours. Remote passages bear watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada.
Bear watching in tofino is one of the gentler boating outings you can have. Try an expedition on the gold river and apply your kayaking skills against continuous rapids, rock gardens, surfing waves and the big drop. Remember, our tofino kayak tours fill fast so reserve now to avoid disappointment. Black bear kayaks guided sea kayak trips are the alternative tofino adventure that promises plenty of enjoyment for you and your family. Explore the rugged coasts of clayoquot sound and meet the wildlife at its doorstep. Black bear kayaking tofino kayak adventures 390 main st, tofino, british columbia v0r 2z0 rated 4. Black bear kayaking tofino kayak adventures was exactly that a kayaking adventure that took us to the perfect spot to jump into a kayak and paddle within 15m from not one but two black bears scouring for crabs under rocks on the beach, in addition to several bald eagles flying overhead, seals that swam around us, sea lions sunning on. Several seakayak tour operators offer kayak trips in the calm and protected waters of clayoquot sound with experienced seakayaking instructors and guides. Sea kayak guides meet sea kayak guides alliance standard. Founded in 2010, black bear kayaking is the newest base for kayak adventure trips in tofino.
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