An extremely rich marine environment, Johnstone Strait supports 5 species of salmon, seabirds, bald eagles, bears, and seals. This program offers sea kayaking itineraries in the Strait during the best time to view the Orcas, from June to September. Paddling in this area is always a pleasure and to view Orcas from this quiet perspective is a rare and intimate wilderness experience. The Inside Passage is a glacier-carved waterway between the east coast of Vancouver Island and the rugged mountains of mainland British Columbia. Its hundreds of picturesque islands, luxuriant forest, artistic native cultures, colorful marine life, and the highest density of killer whales anywhere in the world, create a fantastic sea kayaking destination.
Summers are generally beautiful, with only occasional rain and fog.
Although the sea here is home to porpoises, sea lions, and many species of sea birds, it is the Orcas that captivate our attention by blowing, spyhopping, and breaching. To observe a pod of these magnificent creatures up close is among life's great thrills. Cost includes all meals from first to last lunch, guides, ground transportation, all equipment, neoprene wet shoes, sleeping bags, pads, tents and dry bags. Arrival in Port Hardy by vehicle or by air. Proceed to Telegraph Cove Resort and our cabin.