Kayaking Johnstone Strait and
The Broughton Archipelago

Kayaking Johnstone Strait and
The Broughton Archipelago

KAYAKING JOHNSTONE STRAIT AND THE BROUGHTON ARCHIPELAGO

Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago off the northeastern corner of Vancouver Island are world renowned for protected kayaking routes with some of the best wildlife viewing imaginable. Lonely Planet ranked kayaking Johnstone Strait to view whales as their #2 of 10 Amazing Canadian Adventures.

This area is recognized as one of the most predictable places in the world to see both both killer whales, also called orcas, and humpback whales. Kingfisher offers both base camp and expedition style kayak tours ranging from four to six days for the adventurous traveller. No previous kayaking experience is necessary.

Kayak Tours of Johnstone Strait and The Broughton Archipelago

Base Camp Kayaking
4 days / 3 nights

Imagine waking one morning to the sound of a humpback whale’s blow as it swims past your ocean-side tent. Later that same day watch in awe as a pod of killer whales, also known as orcas, swim past your kayak as a bald eagle swoops down to catch a salmon.

Base Camp Kayaking
4 days / 3 nights

Seeing a humpback whale lunging through a school of bait fish, a grizzly bear chasing a salmon through a shallow river, or a pod of killer whales surfacing in unison are often considered once in a lifetime experiences and all three are possible on this tour.

Base Camp Kayaking
4 days / 3 nights

Searching under rocks for crabs, watching humpback whales feed on a school of small fish, or being surprised as a harbour seal pops up right next to their kayak are all memories children cherish for a lifetime. This kayak tour is designed for families with children aged six to fourteen.

Expedition Kayaking
6 days / 5 nights

Imagine kayaking along narrow passages lined with clam beaches, as we kayak around a corner a black bear is seen flipping rocks in the morning sun looking for a tasty morsel. Later that afternoon as we kayak toward a new campsite we watch a pod of orcas foraging for salmon.

Base Camp Kayaking
Expedition Kayaking

We offer two types of tours for those wanting to organize a private tour for their own group of family, friends, colleagues, or paddling club.

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