Whale watching, BC 's greatest
experience, continues to be one of the favourite outdoor
recreation activities of Vancouver Island's visitor.
Our fully guided sea kayak trips offer a unique way to
include whale watching in BC as part of a west coast
experience.
Our fully guided sea kayak trips to the Broken Group
Islands include some of the best grey whale watching in BC, particularly in May and June. The Johnston Strait
is perhaps the most popular location for whale watching
BC has, and our trips to the area in September offer
a unique way to see famed orcas when the boat traffic
has slowed considerably from the summer crunch. Our trips
to the Clayoquot Sound, the Deer Group, the Mid Coast
and the Queen Charlotte Islands also offer excellent
opportunities for some amazing whale watching in BC,
including gray whales, orcas and minke whales.
Most whale watching in BC is done by zodiac or other
motorized boat. But since all our trips are by sea kayak,
we offer a quieter, more intimate way to experience the
majesty of whale watching in BC. Whale watching in BC
by kayak is awe inspiring and life affirming. The whales’ grace
and grandeur seem almost more pronounced when you are
at eye level with them in a sea kayak. We invite you
to experience whale watching in BC from this unique perspective.
The climate, scenery and wildlife of British Columbia
make it perfect for personal and family adventure vacations.
Check out what Batstar can offer to make your holiday
a great one.
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.
