Sea Kayaking - The Central Coast of British Columbia
The Central Coast of British Columbia is one of our guides favourite destinations. We take the Discovery Ferry from Port Hardy and get dropped off at the north end of Calvert Island. The ferry doesn't dock - we literally paddle away from the car deck. This is a very remote area and we might only pass a couple of sea kayakers during our entire trip. Most of our paddling is on or close to the open Pacific Ocean. If solitude and a sense of discovery is what you're after, this is the trip for you. Sea Otters are common in this area and the bird life is astounding. We finish the trip in Bella Bella.
We're located in Port Alberni on Highway 4 - the Pacific Rim Highway. Across the road is Clutesi Marina, where fishing boats are launched to go out the Alberni Inlet to the open Pacific Ocean. Some of our sea kayaking day trips start from here. We rent Seaward sea kayaks and Rocky Mountain Bicycles. Shuttle service for Log Train Trail.
Batstar is surrounded by walking trails along the Somass River and the paved trails along Kitsuksis Dyke. This is all part of an estuary where you can see all sorts of bird life and the occasional Black Bear. 5 species of Salmon swim in the Somass. Grab lunch from Batstar Cafe & Picnic and sit on the benches and relax by the river.
