Sea Kayaking in BC (British Columbia) and sea kayaking tours near Vancouver Island are the very best way to experience Canada ’s west coast kayaking paradise! Join us for kayaking tours from Vancouver Island and sea kayaking adventures in beautiful BC Canada! Beginning from our Quadra Island kayak lodge, the Discovery Islands are an un-crowded sea kayaking paradise near Vancouver Island BC offering sheltered waters, and a spectacular rainforest islands wilderness of marine parks, natural wildlife, and the towering mountains of the British Columbia coast range.

Guiding British Columbia kayaking tours for 20 years and our 27 years of wilderness living in the outer Discovery Islands guarantees you an authentic experience with Coast Mountain Expedition’s safe, well-organized, interesting and fun sea kayak tours.

Our British Columbia kayaking tours are diverse routes all in the Discovery Islands, Desolation Sound and the BC mainland fjords just east of Vancouver Island. We are bio-regional, committed to providing affordable adventures and the best of British Columbia kayaking tours in our spectacular home-place near Campbell River, Vancouver Island, Canada.

We run our kayak tours using highest quality expedition sea kayaking equipment, with local certified kayaking guides. We serve excellent food: organically grown produce from our own gardens, fresh local seafoods, home baking, and slow-food meals made with TLC!

Combining sea kayaking instruction and a British Columbia kayaking paradise, our multi-day kayak tours offer new paddlers a fun learning experiences and also provide rewarding explorations for experienced kayakers. Everybody is welcome! Our sea kayak tours include accommodation at Coast Mountain’s wilderness kayak lodge in the British Columbia Discovery Islands, near Quadra Island and Campbell River on North Central Vancouver Island.

You’ll enjoy real island hospitality at Coast Mountain Lodge, British Columbia’s original sea kayaking lodge at our remote waterfront homestead on 100 acres surrounded by temperate rainforest. Experience our down-to-earth lifestyle powered by renewable energy systems, enjoy the quiet ambience, and explore the outer Discovery Islands!

Our British Columbia kayaking tours explore the best Vancouver Island marine parks and wilderness areas.

Coast Mountain’s sea kayaking expeditions are interesting and adventurous paddling routes with kayak tours in Desolation Sound, Octopus Islands, Toba Inlet, Xwemalhkwu Grizzly Bears Sanctuary, and the exciting Surge Narrows Marine Park near Quadra Island BC.

Our late-season sea kayak tours include Grizzly Bear watching expeditions in wild and spectacular Bute Inlet, where we are guests of the Xwemahlkwu First Nation.

We are privileged to live where we paddle and we hope you’ll share an adventure with us as you enjoy one of our sea kayaking tours in this magnificent west coast British Columbia wilderness!          

"Great paddling, great food, great scenery, great company, great guiding... We'll be remembering this trip when we are old and grey and still be raving about it! Cheers!" Maria and Brian, Scotland

Discovery Islands Kayak Tour

Find out why sea kayaking is so popular in Canada! This relaxing kayaking vacation offers wilderness lodge accommodation and the opportunity to learn kayak skills and practice coastal touring and kayak camping in the protected waters north of Cortes Island, BC.

Forested shores, secluded beaches, a remote warm lake and freshly gathered seafood make for a memorable west coast British Columbia sea kayak adventure! More

Sea Kayak Lodge Getaway

For beginner and experienced paddlers: kayak the beautiful sheltered shorelines of British Columbia’s Discovery Islands. Develop skills in structured kayaking workshops and guided kayak excursions -- or explore on your own. Enjoy great meals and the ambience of Coast Mountain’s wilderness island lodge. More

Marine Park & Outer Islands Kayak Tour

Join a guided sea kayaking tour through a unique tidal rapids area and experience the wonders of this place known for biological diversity and wildlife.

After our first night at Discovery Islands Lodge on Quadra Island we’ll paddle and camp two nights en route to Coast Mountain Lodge on Read Island for a final evening in the comfortable ambience of our remote island homestead. More

Octopus Islands Kayaking Expedition

Sea kayaking is the best way to explore the natural wonders of British Columbia’s Discovery Islands archipelago! After introductory sea kayaking lessons and first night at Coast Mountain’s kayak lodge, paddle the protected channels and rainforest islands of this spectacular wilderness area.

Two major ecosystems provide a diverse coastline with a mosaic of shallow coves, fascinating inter tidal zones and rainforest hiking opportunities. More

British Columbia Fjordlands Expedition

A sea kayak adventure into Toba Inlet and the rugged wilderness of British Columbia’s dramatic coastal fjordland with eco lodge comforts first & last nights.

Our kayak journey past verdant green islands takes us into an awe-inspiring mountain landscape.

Along the way we’ll camp on remote beaches, hike to a sparkling inland lake and drink clear glacial water from tumbling waterfalls. More

Desolation Sound Kayaking Expedition

A paddle-powered kayak camping journey into the less-traveled parts of this popular British Columbia marine park destination, known for its spectacular mountain scenery, warm ocean temperatures and abundant wild oysters! We’ll explore a remote northern approach and enjoy the best of BC’s Baja.

First & final nights at Coast Mountain’s kayak lodge. More

Xwemahlkwu Bears Kayak Expedition

This epic British Columbia kayak journey culminates with the rare opportunity to visit a re-emerging First Nation in their spectacular traditional territory.

We will view the PapKnach Estuary grizzly bears and be momentarily immersed in Xwemahlkwu culture and the two-millenia relationship between North America's most powerful predator and a spiritual people.Enjoy Coast Mountain’s kayak lodge accommodation, kayak camping and PapKnach River camp accommodation. More