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do we run Steller Sea Kayaking
from Salt Spring Island?
In addition to being one of
the most spectacular paddling
destinations it the Southern
Gulf Islands, Salt Spring has
a Mediterranean climate and
a geography that is rich and
varied: rugged mountains, open
meadows and grassy hilltops,
a patchwork of Garry oak, Douglas-fir,
and Arbutus trees, vegetated
coastal cliffs and bluffs, rocky
islets and shorelines, and a
rich mosaic of wildflowers,
grasses, shrubs and mosses.
The island boasts 22 beaches,
8 freshwater lakes, and some
of the warmest swimming beaches
in coastal BC.
Salt Spring is also home to
a vibrant arts and crafts community
that supports an internationally
acclaimed Saturday Market where
you can find potters, jewelers,
fiber artists, woodworkers,
sculptors, photographers, painters,
soap makers, candle makers,
confectionaries, local cheeses,
organic foods, tie-dye, music,
and free festive fun. When you
travel to Vancouver Island to
kayak with Steller we recommend
you travel via Salt Spring Island
and see for yourself why we
choose to make the island our
home and base of operations.
While
you're there, check out our
friends Jack and Candace who
lead kayaking, mountaineering,
and climbing tours in the Gulf
Islands. Jack has worked as
an outdoor educator and guide
for the last 20 years and possesses
a wealth of certifications and
accreditations which have led
him to becoming a professional
kayak guide and examiner, an
outdoor education teacher, a
canoeing, sailing, and climbing
instructor, camp director, and
much more. Candace handles all
the logistics for their tours,
clinics, camps and adventures
as well as managing their B&B
and their Adventure Outdoor
Company that sells outdoor apparel
and technical gear.
Jack and Candace can help you
arrange just about any type
of outdoor adventure on Salt
Spring that you can imagine,
from a short kayaking tour of
the harbour to sailing on a
classic North Sea double-ender
around the island.
Here's a sample of their
kayak tours:
Goat
Island
This 2 hour
tour takes paddlers
around a private
ecological reserve,
returns via
a Native midden/bird
sanctuary –
view sea stars,
seals, otter,
mink, eagles,
oystercatchers.
$45 per person.
Chocolate
Beach
A magical white
shell beach
past Goat Island;
a nice 3 hour
excursion viewing
lots of wildlife
and returning
via the bird
sanctuary. Locally
baked snacks,
juice &
tea served on
the beach. $60
pp.
Sunset
& Full Moon
Paddles
Mystical and
serene, colourful
and quiet. Calm
waters and peaceful
ambiance make
this a very
popular outing.
$55 - $60 pp.
Marine
Park Tours
Kayak further
afield to Provincial
and National
reserves; fabulous
bird and mammal
sightings and
amazing Gulf
Island scenery.
Prices from
$75 - $150 for
4 – 8
hour paddles
including snacks,
gourmet lunch
or fully-catered
dinner.
Multi-Day
Camping / Kayaking
Excursions to
nearby Provincial
and National
parks. All gear,
guides, food
and equipment
included. 2-7
days $180 pp
per day.
Lessons
Taught on idyllic
Cusheon Lake,
introductory
lessons or advanced
Strokes &
Rescues. $45
- $60 pp. Private
lessons $35
per hour.
Rentals
Available to
those who have
taken a rescue
course.
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If
you would like more information
about outdoor activities
on Salt Spring please
email us at info@stellerseakayaking.com
and we'll have Jack and
Candace give you a call.
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