Choose Your Adventure
Small-group sea kayak trips on British Columbia’s wild coast, from a wood-fired sauna at Orca Camp to remote campsite-to-campsite expeditions.
Two ways to explore the wild coast
Every Wildcoast trip includes quality kayaking and camping gear, fresh local meals, small group sizes and certified guides who love sharing the stories of these waters. What changes is how you sleep, how far you travel and how much of the wilderness you want to take on. Here’s a quick look at both styles.
Glamping Adventures
Settle into one remote oceanfront basecamp with safari tents, a wood-fired sauna, a saltwater hot tub and hot showers. Paddle as much or as little as you like.
Nomadic Expeditions
Paddle campsite to campsite through remote island chains, setting up a new camp along the way. Rugged, off-the-grid and deeply immersive.
Glamping Adventures
Wilderness by day. Wood-fired sauna by night.
Our glamping adventures are built around Orca Camp, a remote oceanfront basecamp set in the rainforest beside the Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. Unpack once and stay put: join as many or as few guided paddles as you like, then return to a wood-fired sauna, a saltwater hot tub and a chef-prepared dinner.
No paddling or camping experience is needed. Every kayaking session is optional, and wildlife is always viewed from respectful distances under a strict code of conduct. Orca Camp is ideal for first-time paddlers, couples, families and solo travellers.
Where you sleep
Safari tents with real beds and duvets
How you paddle
Up to three optional guided sessions a day
Where you depart
Campbell River, by boat
Orca Camp Glamping
4 Days / 3 Nights | July – September | Departs Campbell River
Our flagship getaway. Paddle in prime orca territory by day, then soak in the wood-fired hot tub and sauna by night. Gourmet meals, safari tents and up to three optional guided paddles a day.
The Ultimate Whale Experience
7 Days / 6 Nights | June 29 – August 22 | Departs Campbell River
Start with a 6-hour whale watching safari, then boat to Orca Camp for kayaking, hot tub evenings and chef-prepared meals. Three hotel nights in Campbell River are included.
Whales & Grizzly Bears Adventure
7 Days / 6 Nights | August 25 – September 12 | Departs Campbell River
Watch grizzlies feed on salmon in Bute or Toba Inlet with Indigenous guides, then paddle orca waters from Orca Camp. Three hotel nights in Campbell River are included.
Nomadic Wilderness Expeditions
New island. New campsite. Every night.
Nomadic expeditions trade creature comforts for distance. You’ll paddle campsite to campsite through the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound, camping on remote beaches and islands while your guides prepare fresh, locally inspired meals along the way.
Trips range from a 3-day introduction to 6-day expeditions, with routes tailored to the group’s skill level. Desolation Sound’s calm, warm water is a great fit for newer paddlers, while the Discovery Islands suit curious, capable paddlers ready for a true expedition.
Where you sleep
Tent camping, with all gear provided
How you paddle
3 to 6 day journeys led by certified guides
Where you depart
Quadra Island
Whales, Wildlife & Wilderness Expedition
5 Days / 4 Nights | Departs Quadra Island
A 4-hour Zodiac tour into remote waters beyond the reach of kayaks, then a three-day guided paddle through the Discovery Islands.
Discovery Islands Expedition
6 Days / 5 Nights | Departs Quadra Island
A true expedition through one of National Geographic Canada’s 50 Places of a Lifetime, with a new island camp each day. Best for curious, capable paddlers.
Desolation Sound Expedition
6 Days / 5 Nights | Departs Quadra Island
Calm, warm water, waterfalls and towering mountain backdrops. A beautiful choice for newer paddlers ready to camp the coast.
Explorer Expedition
3 Days / 2 Nights | Departs Quadra Island
Short on time, big on adventure. The perfect introduction to sea kayaking and wilderness camping, scanning the shoreline for seals and eagles.
Which style is right for you?
A side-by-side look at how the two styles compare.
| Glamping Adventures | Nomadic Wilderness Expeditions | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you sleep | Safari tents on raised platforms with real beds and duvets | Tents at remote island campsites, with all camping gear provided |
| Your base | One oceanfront basecamp, Orca Camp | A new campsite as you travel |
| Paddling | Up to three optional guided sessions a day, no experience needed | Multi-day paddling journeys with routes shaped around the group’s skill level |
| Comforts | Wood-fired sauna, saltwater hot tub, cold plunge creek, hot showers and a covered lounge | Simple, immersive wilderness camping, fully off the grid |
| Meals | Gourmet meals from an on-site camp chef | Fresh, locally inspired meals prepared by your guides |
| Best for | First-time paddlers, couples, families and solo travellers | Active travellers, outdoor enthusiasts, solo travellers and small groups seeking backcountry adventure |
| Departs from | Campbell River | Quadra Island |
| Trip lengths | 4 to 7 days | 3 to 6 days |
More ways to explore
Day Tours
Short on time? Join a guided wildlife day tour with Campbell River Whale Watching.
Group Bookings
Traveling with family, friends or a team? We’ll help you plan a trip for your group.
Gift Certificates
Give the gift of adventure with a certificate for an amount or a trip.
Not sure which adventure is right for you?
Tell us what you’re dreaming of – whales, bears, mountains, a little luxury or a lot of solitude – and we’ll help you pick the perfect trip. Call us at 1-250-285-9453, use the chat at the bottom of your screen, or send us an email at hello@wildcoastadventures.com.