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An extremely rich marine environment, Johnstone Strait supports: salmon, seabirds, bald eagles, bears, and seals. It is also well known as "the best place on earth to see orca's (Killer Whales) in the wild". Nearly 300 resident orcas converge on this narrow strait each summer to feed and socialize, providing a unique wildlife viewing opportunity. These sea kayaking programs operate in the Strait during the best time to view the orcas, from June through September. Paddling in this area is always a pleasure and to view orcas from this quiet perspective is a rare and intimate wilderness experience. It is a spectacular setting of islands and steep fjords and its temperate climate results in forests of giant old growth trees. Rich to in cultural history, this region has been occupied by the Northern Kwagiutl people for perhaps several thousand years.
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| Season: June to September |
| Requirements: Sleeping bag, flashlight, daypack. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, pocketknife, water bottle. |
| Suggested Clothing: Rain gear, warm fleece or wool underclothes, shorts, t-shirts, hiking boots, water shoes, bathing suit. Clothing and equipment list available. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Maximum Number of People: 10 |
| Equipment Provided: Boat transportation from Pt. McNeill to the base camp, kayaks and equipment, camping equipment. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end from the town of Pt. McNeill, located on the north end of Vancouver Island. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are at a private permanent base camp located on a remote island in Johnstone Strait. Sleeping arrangements are in two-person tent at the camp. There is a main kitchen tent and eating area. |
| Meal Information: All meals while at the camp are included. Meals are wholesome offering a variety of BBQs, salads and 'catch of the day'. |
| Guide Information: Services of a fully qualified guide and assistant guide are included. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures will average 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Evenings can be cool with temperatures near 10 degrees Celsius. Extended periods of rain are unusual but possible and mornings can be foggy. |
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4 days
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$995.00* per person
Every Tuesday and Saturday from July 5-September 9, 2008 |
7 days
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$1795.00* per person
Every Saturday from July 5-September 6, 2008 |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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