Description
Orca Explorer is a three day sea kayaking adventure that focuses on paddling the coastline of Vancouver Island to the boundaries of Robson Bight. The focus of the trip rests with viewing wildlife in their natural habitat and visiting the water of Johnstone Strait area. The coastline is characterized by steep pebble beaches and a view of densely forested mountains. We employ one comfortable camp located in a remote setting, where wildlife viewing opportunities are unannounced and spontaneous. More than often these opportunities bring many unexpected pleasures to each trip. The route we paddle daily is the path frequented by pods of whales, eagles and a following of other small marine mammals.
Bald eagles are always a welcomed site. If eagles are perched close by, it is a sure sight that salmon are abundant and where salmon gather in large number means the Orca are not far off. When the whales pass by it is possible to get a picture from shore or your sea kayak.
Walks along the rugged beaches of Kakash Creek and other smaller spots are encouraged. And short hikes along the creek or into the rainforest open a whole other world of plants and animals to our senses. The mosses and lichen of the rainforest create wonderful backdrops for pictures. Mushrooms and spores pop up everywhere after an afternoon shower. Often Dall’s and harbour porpoise, white-sided dolphins and Minke Whale visit the waters along the coast of Vancouver Island. One of the highlights of these shorten trips is the possibility of a visit of the surrounding waters of the Michael Bigg/Robson Bight Ecological Reserve.