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Sea kayaking Desolation Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Quick Notes

Type: Camping

Start: Cortes Island

Includes: Kayaks, guides, meals, tents, fun

Wildlife: Porpoises
seals, river otters, eagles, raccoons, deer and chance of seeing whales.

Highlights: Photo-
graphy, hiking, swimming, shellfish, oysters, oysters and more oysters.

Rating: All Levels

Gear List

" Our tour with you to Desolation Sound was the most good-humoured (english spelling) and relaxing holiday I have ever had.

I got the chart for Desolation Sound and will relive the paddling as I mark up our route. Please keep doing what you do and still enjoy it - your customers will notice.

If you are tempted to set up another restaurant - don't. There will be too many paddlers deprived of some excellent cuisine (especially me!)."

Ed Beckman

"Hi Christine and John, Just a note to say that I really enjoyed the kayaking trip out Desolation Sound . A great guide, a great group of people, beautiful scenery, etc... What more could a person want on their vacation?!!!"

Kari
Calgary

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Desolation Sound Expedition - 5 day tour

Sea kayak Desolation Sound

Warm waters flow through Desolation Sound, a maze of islands and fiords on Vancouver Island's East Coast. Maybe Capt. Vancouver was having a bad day back in 1792 when he named the region.

Everyone who visits Desolation Sound these days can�t get over the lush forests, abundant wildlife, and Mediterranean climate. Carved into the inaccessible wilderness of the Canadian mainland over the ages, the soaring peaks of the coastal mountains tumble to the water�s edge in a jumble of river mouths and small islands. The rugged terrain has stopped any road access into Desolation; kayaks are the perfect way to visit this majestic and unspoiled area.

For an arial view of Desolation Sound >> Click here<<

Our campsites In Desolation Sound are situated to take advantage of the great views of the mountainous scenery. With some of the warmest waters in North America, you will be ably to swim from your Island home.

Other activities include shellfish harvesting, hiking, kayaking skills development, and lots of opportunity to just kick back and enjoy mother nature�s handiwork in this remote area.

On this trip we will visit protected marine parks which will allow us to view both aquatic and land based wildlife in their natural environment.

Warning:
Paddling amongst towering mountain peaks could cause moments of extreme euphoria.

2005 Dates & Prices (US prices based on current exchange rate)
5 Day Tour US $599 / CDN$795
June 6-10	July 4-8
June 13-17	Sept. 12-16
June 20-24	Sept. 19-23
June 27-July 1
If you would like dates not shown above please contact us and we will try to suit your schedule

Special notes:

You will notice that we do not visit the Desolation Sound area during mid to late summer. Being that this area is so beautiful it attracts large amounts of kayakers and boaters during this time, which we feel spoils the remote wilderness experience. We would highly recommend a Discovery Islands tour as an alternative; an equally beautiful area without the crowds.

Why kayak Desolation Sound with Spirit of the West Aventures?

Desolation Sound is a very special place to us. Not only is it one of the premium sea kayaking tours on the Vancouver Island coast, it is also in our back yard. In fact, we look into the mountains that make up Desolations Sound from right here in our office. When we are not dreaming of sea kayaking in Desolation Sound, well we could very well be paddling there in a very short time. It is that close, and yes, we are lucky. We hope that we can share this special place with you. Join us on a sea kayak tour to beautiful Desolation Sound.

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P.O. Box 569 Heriot Bay B.C. Canada V0P 1H0
Ph (250) 285-2121 Fax (250) 285-2104 Outside of North America dial 011 first.
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