Telegraph Cove Sea Kayaking Lodge

Based Sea Kayak Tour

Overview...

Not everybody interested in Orca whales enjoy camping in a tents. Our Lodge Based Trips are three days and three nights. We use our own shuttle boat. We give you a choice of single or double sea kayaks for each days paddling adventure. We are confident that each day we venture out during July and August we have the opportunity of viewing orca, humpback and minke whales. Often we view sealions, harbour porpoise and on occasion black bears along the shoreline.

Each day the weather and the wildlife will combine to offer us an experience that you can only get during the summers in these pristine waters. Each day eagles, harbour seals, and otter are seen at close range.

Because each day is valuable we monitor the movement of the salmon to ensure that we do not miss any wildlife experience that might occur. We paddle along rugged shorelines visiting secluded beaches and hike to vantage points for some awesome views.

These locations are selected to give us the greatest opportunity to see resident Orca in their natural habitat. Often if we are fortunate enough we could not only observe the passage of the Orca but perhaps observe them socializing and playing.

 

             

LB #1   Johnstone Strait/Blackfish Sound

Start/End:  Telegraph Cove, British Columbia 

This option focuses on touring the waters of Blackfish Sound and Johnstone Strait. Full days are spent on the water with short stops for beach walks and hikes. The first day ends with a boardwalk dinner and a night lodging in one of the cabin in Telegraph Cove. On the second day we will stage our sea kayaking from a small island in Johnstone Strait within paddling distance of Robson Bight. That night we will sleep out at our camp and enjoy a beach dinner while waiting for the passage of orca whales. This trip provides the best access with a seasoned kayak guide at the helm.  Our third day will start with a morning paddle to a short hike to view Johnstone Strait. Our afternoon will be spent cruising back to Telegraph Cove through the waters of Blackfish Sound before returning to Telegraph Cove for your last night of accommodations.

             

Cost Option #1:  $1150 per person (CDN)  (single supplement $150)

deposit:  $250 per person (CDN)    Guests: 2 ~ 6 people  Family Rates Available

Trip Dates:      May 20 - 22,  June 03 - 05,  June 10 - 12,

                          July 11 - 13,  July  18 - 20,   July  25 - 27,

                          August and September weekends,

Includes:  Two nights lodging, one night  platform camping, two dinner, three lunches, all sea kayaking equipment, drybags, sleeping bag rental, sleeping pad rental, boat transport, professional sea kayak guides, basecamp comforts of composting men/women toilets, weatherproof tents, excellent hydraphone system and fantastic scenery.

 

  

               

LB #2  Broughton Archipelago South

             

Start/End:  Telegraph Cove, British Columbia    

This option starts with our new landing craft boat taking you on a cruise to our first paddling destination to explore a vast archipelago of islands with eagle, whales and other marine animal surprises. Return to Telegraph Cove for dinner and rest. The second day boat cruise to an area of  scenic passages, native ruins and a variety of wildlife. Dinner is a  salmon bake at our island basecamp and return to Telegraph Cove for lodging. The third day will involve sea kayaking, a visit to Robson Bights waters and a return to Telegraph Cove for your last night of accommodations.

             

Cost Option #2:  $1295 per person (CDN)  single supplement ($150)

deposit:  $350 per person     Guests: 2 ~ 6 people

Trip Dates:    Aug  01 - 03,  Aug  08 - 10,   Aug  15 - 17,

                        Aug   22 - 24   Sept 05 - 06,  Sept 12 - 14,

Includes:  Three nights lodging,  three meals, three lunches and all sea kayaking equipment, drybags, sleeping bag rental, sleeping pad rental, shuttle boat transport. Professional sea kayak guides, basecamp comforts of composting men/women toilets, weatherproof tents, hydraphone system and fantastic scenery.

 

             

LB #3  Broughton Archipelago North

             

Start/End:  Telegraph Cove, British Columbia   

Mini-Itinerary:  This option uses our new 30 ft state of the art landing craft each day of your vacation. This boat is designed to whale watch and access areas that are otherwise impossible to get to. Our focus is wildlife and sheltered water paddling. You will explore an archipelago of islands with a significant variety of eagles, otters, seals and whales. Every day is a surprise. Every night is spent in comfort after having a quiet dinner with the sunset in the distance. You will see Humpback, Minke and Orca Whales from our boat and from sea kayaks. You might see Black Bear, deer and otters. And the third day is a bear watching expedition while also seeing the sights of  Johnstone Strait as only we can show you.

             

Cost Option #3:  $1495 per person (CDN)  (single supplement $150)

deposit:  $350 per person    Guests: 2 ~ 6 people

 

Trip Dates:      Sept 19 - 21, Sept 26 - 29,  Oct 02 - 04,

                           Oct  05 - 07,   Oct 08 - 10.

Included:  Three nights lodging, parking, three meals/lunches and all sea kayaking equipment, drybags, comfortable private accommodations, private cruising and transport to destinations in coast guard approved boat, knowledgeable guides, a hydraphone system to listen to whale vocalizations, visits with summer researchers and fantastic scenery.

Note: Discovery Expeditions reserves the right to alter the trip itinerary to provide the best trip in the face of changing weather and tide conditions.