day tours

ELLIOTT'S BEACH 4.5 hour tour - includes lesson

Our 4.5-hour Leisure Tour is the perfect way to spend a day on Vancouver Island!

Ladysmith Harbour has a calm bay with one of the most picturesque views this side of Vancouver Island. With the warmest saltwater north of San Francisco, the harbour is the town jewel attracting families and visitors from around the world. On our 4.5 hr tour (9:30am - 2pm) you will receive a basic skills lesson to ensure your safety and comfort. Our experienced kayak guides will teach-as you-go (slow pace and in shallow water to start). Once you are comfortable in the kayak and safety is assured, the adventure begins!

We will travel together to Woods Island where many of our harbour seals like to poke around and check out visitors. Paddling along the sheltered shoreline to Bute and Dunsmuir Islands we'll stay in the shallow waters and seek out resident starfish, sun stars, oysters, crab, moon snails, limpets. Look up and you'll most likely spy an eagle as well as numerous other seabirds.

We plan our tours over the noon hour so we can stop at Elliott's Beach Marine Park near Evening Cove to enjoy a shore lunch (we cater or you bring your own) Relax, sunbathe or perhaps go for a swim. We'll return via the islands or paddle across the Bay to visit the estuary before returning home.

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What To Bring

• Wear clothing appropriate for varied weather conditions
  i.e. gloves for cooler temps
• For non-catered option bring a lunch - wrapped in a plastic bag (we provide the coolers)
• Personalized first aid kit (e.g. antihistamine, Tylenol, duct tape)
• Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen & change of clothing
• Waterproof bag to store dry clothes (garbage or zip lock bag)
• Plastic water bottle and water (2 litres)
• Personal toiletries & towel
• Wear shorts or quick drying pants
• Footwear (aquasocks or neoprene booties, 'Teva'-like sandals, sandals with ankle support or old running shoes You will get wet from the knees down getting in and out of your kayak.
• Outerwear - wind/quick dry pants and a windbreaker. For colder conditions, a fleece jacket and pants. A rainproof jacket (in the event of rain).  Keep in mind that your outermost layer will be your Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times.

Optional equipment

• Camera (waterproof-disposables work well)
• Binoculars, pad & pencil

Sealegs Kayaking Adventures Transfer Beach, Ladysmith, British Columbia

Mailing address: 579 Hillview Ave., Ladysmith, BC V9G 1W2
Phone:250-245-4096 Toll Free:1-877-KAYAK BC (529-2522) Fax 250-245-4196