Things To Do In & Around Sidney, BC
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Guided Half-Day Island Exploration
by A Paddle in the ParkThis half day guided kayak tour is ideal for beginners or those who desire to connect with nature by enjoying a leisurely paddle through captivating ocean shores and secluded inter-tidal zones. Locations explored include Lewis Bay, a well-liked harbour seal hang-out and Musclow Islet, where a mating pair of Mute swans have made their home. View abundant wildlife in fantastically scenic habitat while gliding in the comfort of your own easy-to-maneuver kayak. A professionally certified kayak guide serves as your leader. This guided kayak experience takes you on a journey through small channels and islets. Fascinating geological rock formations dot the shores, rich blue skies are typically found overhead, and smooth waters make for comfortable travel. Spotting the occasional shell midden serves as a reminder of the area’s rich first nations history. You’ll stop at a beach to stretch your legs and take pleasure in a self-packed picnic lunch.
$80 CAD Per Person (4 hours total) -
3-Hour Whale-Watching Outing
by Sea Quest AdventuresMoments after you depart land, you’ll feel as though you’ve entered another world. In just 10 minutes, you’ll pass porpoise and dolphin feeding grounds while islands of all sizes dot the waters surrounding you, with both sea and land boasting a variety of wildlife and spectacular flora and fauna. Then the moment you’ve waited for happens: your veteran guide spots a pod of orcas and offers insight into the lives of these impressive mammals. Let the adventure begin! This sturdy vessel comfortably seats 12 passengers. Each season brings its own wildlife-viewing opportunities. Spring (March and April) is best for viewing a multitude of waterfowl, bald eagles and baby animals on the islands. Porpoises are usually attention starved after being alone all winter! Mid-April is the start of orca-watching season, and they become more predictable in their behaviour about this time as they frequent the waters near the Islands. Sea lions are seen until about the beginning of May, when they depart for cooler waters. October into November is the time of year humpback whales are most likely viewed.
$99 CAD Per Adult (17+) -
Guided Full-Day Gulf Islands Kayak Excursion
by A Paddle in the ParkThis full-day guided kayak tour allows you to investigate beaches and islands that are more remote than those traversed with the half day tour. Sink your toes into white sandy beaches, capture images of the remarkable rock bluffs on Hood and Coal Islands, or simply sit back and absorb it all. After a few hours exploring these islands you’ll likely forget the rest of the world exists — and that’s well worth the paddle, isn’t it? This tour is best suited for those in good physical condition with previous paddling experience. A professionally certified kayak guide serves as your leader. Your guide will select the most appropriate islands to visit given current direction and wind conditions. Each island offers a unique experience. Grand mountains serve as the backdrop to soaring blue herons, glistening waters, and fascinating rock formations. Once on land, discover succulents in bloom, a beautiful arbutus grove or congregation of starfish at low tide. You’ll stop for a good lunch break, offering you time to enjoy a self-packed picnic lunch, stretch your legs and explore, explore, explore!
$120 CAD Per Person (6-7 hours total) -
Sunset Paddling Voyage (2.5 hr.)
by A Paddle in the ParkThis 2.5-hour guided kayak tour takes place as the sun sits low on the horizon, emitting that special kind of glow only a sunset over the water emits. The relaxed pace of this tour offers you ample time to enjoy the sunset ambiance, chat with new friends, or share a magical moment with that special someone. You’ll navigate sheltered islets and shores, making for optimal paddling conditions suitable for all experience levels. A professionally certified kayak guide serves as your leader. View magnificent bursts of color as the sun dips below the horizon. A pink and purple marbled sky transforms into one glowing with radiance. The special light of sunset offers an exceptionally grand opportunity for picture taking. This tour is offered in June, July and August only.
$70 CAD Per Person (2.5 hours total) -
Tsehum Harbour Sea Exploration (2 hrs.)
by A Paddle in the ParkThis two-hour guided kayak tour is ideal for families or those with limited time. Explore the gentle waters of Tsehum Harbour, complete with a cove, lagoon, beach, and did we mention expressive Pacific Harbour seals, seabirds, mink and river otters too? This is a fabulous introduction to kayaking and wonderful way to get a taste of the natural beauty that abounds off shore. A professionally certified kayak guide serves as your leader. Children aged 7 years or older are welcomed when riding in a tandem with a parent. At lower tides, expect to see a sociable group of Pacific Harbour seals frolicking on the rocks. At higher tides, see seals poking their heads out of the water, often greeting visitors with their distinctive voice. Tsehum Harbour is completely protected and free from boat traffic.
$60 CAD Per Person (2 hours total)
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A Paddle in the Park
A Paddle in the Park Kayaking specializes in kayak tours of the sheltered islands found near Sidney, British Columbia. Your professionally guided kayak exploration will leave your mind refreshed, your body invigorated and your senses simply delighted. The protected location makes for excellent paddling conditions and offers you bountiful opportunities to observe bald eagles, pacific harbour seals, otters, blue heron and more at a safe, yet intimate, distance. All experience levels warmly welcomed.
Starting at $60 CAD -
Sea Quest Adventures
Seaquest Adventures offers interactive educational marine explorations from their whale-friendly 29-foot walk-around aluminum vessel, specifically designed for wildlife viewing. Located in Sidney, the gateway to Vancouver Island, Seaquest Adventures is perfectly situated in the middle of the area with the highest percentage of orca sightings, and guests enjoy a generally calmer ocean and less fog than other whale-sighting areas. Bring along your still or video camera, because the stable nature of this wildlife viewing vessel offers an excellent platform for capturing your memories.
Starting at $99 CAD
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