Paddle West Kayaking
Kayaking on Vancouver Island with Paddle West offers you an experience of the west coast that is truly unforgettable! Our kayak tours out of Tofino and Ucluelet allow you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds while getting up close and personal with nature and wildlife that has made the west coast of Vancouver Island one of the world’s premiere kayaking destinations.
Operating out of two waterfront locations in both Tofino (Clayoquot Sound) and Ucluelet (Barkley Sound), Paddle West Kayaking offers a series of professionally guided day tours and multi-day tours as well as kayak rentals and customized overnight tours designed for everyone from beginners to veteran paddlers.
Islands Kayaking Tour – 2.5 hours
On our “Discover the Islands” kayaking tour you’ll explore beautiful Tofino shorelines and island channels while enjoying the breathtaking sights of Tofino’s surrounding waterways. This is the perfect kayak tour if you only have a couple hours but still want to experience the scenery and wildlife for which Tofino is famous.
Rainforest Tour – 4 hours
Kayaking tour plus guided rainforest walk on Meare’s Island Big Tree Trail.
Our “Rainforest” kayak tour is the perfect balance of kayaking and hiking. On our Rainforest Kayak Tour you will paddle through the numerous small islands near Tofino, enroute to the famous Big Tree Trail on Meares Island, in the Wah-huh-jus-Hilthoois Tribal Park. After a short paddle your guide will welcome you to the trail and accompany you on the rustic boardwalk through the Old Growth Rainforest while engaging you with the abundant Natural and Cultural history. On the way home we ill be sure to take a new route so that you will always see something new.
Discover Clayoquot – 6 hours
Our “Discover Clayoquot Sound” kayaking tour is the perfect way to escape the crowds and discover the breathtaking natural beauty of Tofino’s Clayoquot Sound. Whether kayaking along the beautiful sandy shores of Vargas Island or paddling up Lemmens Inlet surrounded by the towering old growth of Meares Island; our Discover Clayoquot trip will leave you with a sense of awe for one of the worlds premiere sea kayaking destinations. This tour offers great value, and is highly recommended for those with a decent level of fitness who are looking for a bit more time to explore this amazing environment. Each trip involves about an hour on land to rest, have lunch, and explore.
