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$1935 8 Days/7 Nights
Any dates possible for 2 or more people
(first and last night at SPL, 5 nights camping)

Practice kayak strokes and rescue techniques in SPL's protected paddling bays, then depart for Nootka Sound. Steeped in history and legend, Nootka Sound also supports an incredibly lush ecosystem, a true rain forest, winding fjords, isolated sandy beaches and open ocean. This fjorded area of exceptional beauty offers protected paddling and open water crossings - a paddler's paradise.

Day 1 Arrive at Strathcona Park Lodge between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. Relax, settle into your room and swim in the lake. At 5:00, meet your instructor and group. Dinner. After dinner jump into the kayaks to practice your skills (strokes, rescue techniques and safety procedures) in the sheltered waters of Upper Campbell Lake. Complete out-trip preparations.

Day 2 depart by SPL transport to Tuta Marina on Muchalat Inlet. Load the kayaks for an easy paddle to a secluded campsite on Bligh Island (named after the infamous captain of the Bounty). (Paddling time is approximately 3hrs)

Day 3 Paddlers continue south to the beautiful pebbled beach at Burdwood Bay. Camp in a private spot amongst the driftwood, with an uninterrupted view of the Pacific Ocean. (Paddling time is approximately 4hrs)

Days 4 & 5 Moving down the coast to the perfect beaches at Escalante, the group will camp, swim in river pools, play in the surf and explore this very isolated area with its incredible beaches. (Paddling time is approximately 4hrs)

Day 6 Early morning will see the group off to Yuquot (Friendly Cove) to explore this First Nations site where Chief Maquinna of the Nu-chah-nulth people welcomed Captain Cook. Ample time will be allotted to hike the beaches, swim, and visit the lighthouse and historical Spanish church and graveyard. Paddle to the Spanish Pilot Islands to camp for the night. (Paddling time is approximately 4hrs)

Day 7 Paddle to Tuta Marina and return to SPL by 4 p.m. (Paddling time is approximately 5hrs)

Includes: accommodation (double occupancy), meals and out-trip food (from dinner on arrival day through breakfast on departure day), all group equipment including single or double kayaks, PFDs, tents (two-person), transportation within the package, instruction and guiding services of an experienced outdoor leader(s).

Group size is a maximum of ten. Clients will be sent an equipment list and a medical/liability form prior to arrival.

Note 1: Trip is subject to a minimum of 2 persons and a maximum of 10.

All prices are in Canadian dollars, per person (based on double occupancy), and subject to applicable taxes.

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