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Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching
Orca Camp, Johnstone Strait - 4 Days
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3 Nights / 4 Days from Port McNeill, Vancouver Island, BC
Enjoy sea kayaking with the Orca whales in British Columbia, Canada. Johnstone Strait is recognized as one
of the best places in the world to experience Orcas in the wild.
They congregate here to feed on salmon, socialize, rest, and to
rub on pebble beaches. Possibly no other place on earth boasts
such a concentration of these beautiful animals in such stunning
scenery.
For more information or to book sea kayaking and whale watching
trips in BC call toll free (USA & Canada) 1-800-465-8884.
Sea kayaking is one of the most amazing ways to experience whale
watching. There are approximately 300 resident Orca whales in
British Columbia's
coastal waters. During the summer, the majority of the northern
pods congregate in the southern Queen Charlotte Sound and Johnstone
Strait area. The BC population is made up of 19whale pods that
move around Johnstone Strait on a fairly regular basis, certain
pods being observed more commonly than others.
 The
Orca is the largest member of the dolphin family, growing up
to 30 feet (9 m) in length. They are immensely powerful and
graceful. You will be enchanted by their spectacular displays
when breaching, tail lobbing, finning and spyhopping in the
open waters. Orcas whales are highly developed socially. Scientists
are researching the Orca’s fascinating communication system.
Like the researchers, we will observe whales at the surface
and use a hydrophone (underwater microphone) to listen to their
submarine communication.
Orcas whales play a large part in the legends of the Northwest
Coast aboriginal people. Experiencing family pods of these extraordinary
animals in the wild will enlighten you on the mysteries of the
Orca. We are confident this will be the sea kayaking trip of
a lifetime!
4 Days Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching Itinerary
Departures: Tuesday & Saturday
Day 0 Monday & Friday
Arrive in Port
McNeill, BC by vehicle or via Port Hardy by air.
Overnight in Port McNeill. (Reservations can be made through the
Ecosummer office with no reservation fee)
Day 1 Tuesday & Saturday L / D
At 9:00am the group meets and is shuttled over to the Water Taxi
Launch. The Water Taxi transports the group to Ecosummer’s
Base Camp in Johnstone Strait. We have lunch and settle in
to camp, and then go for an exploratory sea kayaking paddle.
There is opportunity for evening paddling as well.
Days 2 & 3 Wed/Thur & Sun/Mon B / L / D
These days will be spent exploring both on foot and by sea kayak
throughout the core orca whale territory of Johnstone Strait
and surrounding waters. After breakfast, your guide will take
you exploring in Johnstone Strait, maximizing opportunities
for wildlife sightings wherever possible.
Day 4 – Fri & Tue B
After breakfast the group will participate in an early morning
paddle before returning to the base camp to meet the water taxi.
We return to Port McNeill by mid-day (weather and sea conditions
permitting).
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Please Note: While we cannot guarantee Orca whale sightings,
sea kayaking guides will focus on maximizing your opportunities
for experiencing Orcas within the scope of this itinerary. Orcas
whales are wild animals and as such their travel routes and environment
are unpredictable.
For more information or to book sea kayaking
and whale wacthing trips in BC call toll free
(USA & Canada) 1-800-465-8884.
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