Sea Kayaking in British Columbia, Canada with Coast Mountain Expeditions
Guided sea kayaking trips and sea kayak rentals off Vancouver Island, BC

A step away from civilization… the Discovery Islands are gems of tranquility in the shadow of the majestic Coast Mountains. Since 1987 we have offered a variety of sea kayaking experiences for all ages and abilities. We offer friendly, comfortable and safe access to the spectacular wilderness beyond our doors. Relaxing and fun, our kayak programs also focus on developing skills and self-confidence. Coast Mountain Expeditions relies on highly skilled local kayak guides who live here year-round and understand this environment the way nobody else can. They are all friendly and good-humored individuals committed to making your vacation with us memorable and safe. Dedicated professionals, these certified leaders have interesting backgrounds and extensive local experience. Coast Mountain Expeditions is Vancouver Islands original Sea Kayak Lodge. Multi-day Kayak Tours No previous experience is required for our kayaking tours! We've designed our trips to accommodate all levels of experience and ability. Many people on our tours are first-time paddlers, but seasoned paddlers will also find challenging and rewarding explorations. We ask only that you bring along your spirit of adventure and be ready for a lot of fun! Affordable Waterfront Accommodation From our two Discovery Islands based lodges you can access a full range of outdoor adventures including multi-day sea kayak tours, marine park kayak day trips, kayak rentals, affordable waterfront accommodation, hiking, biking, and whitewater kayaking in the area's tidal rapids. Kayak Daytrips & Rentals For "self serve" paddlers we are pleased to offer rentals of high quality, comfortable fibreglass kayaks. These stable water craft are made for touring and come fully equipped. We also offer guided kayak day trips into Surge Narrows Marine Park. Kayaking with Grizzly Bears We are pleased to offer exciting kayak expeditions to the Xwemahlkwu First Nations Grizzly bear Sanctuary in Bute Inlet. More than just a wildlife tour, this is a spectacular journey into mountainous British Columbia Fjord. Come and meet the Xwemahlkwu people who have lived peacfully with the bears for thousands of years. We are privileged to live in one of the world's most diverse and abundant environments, and you will enjoy opportunities for viewing many kinds of wildlife close-up. In the dense temperate rainforest, some wildlife designs to visual camouflage and challenges observing eyes, but much sea and shore life is brightly visible. We hope that sharing this beautiful environment will remind and inspire us all to live in ways which gentle our human impact and help preserve wild spaces. We take great pleasure in sharing our remote island lifestyle and the natural beauty of our home here at the edge of the mountains! Join us for an authentic West Coast experience! See our website: coastmountainexpeditions.com Coast Mountain Expeditions, Ltd. Web: coastmountainexpeditions.com Evening calls welcome (250) 287-0635 Email: coastmtn@island.net Box 25, Read Island, Surge Narrows, British Columbia, Canada V0P 1W0

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