8 Day Great Bear Rainforest Kayaking Expedition
All equipment and meals provided
Extended tour to prime locations
Friendly & certified guides
Experience The Unique Beauty of the Central Coast via Kayak on our 8 Day Great Bear Rainforest Expedition
On this incredible 8-day sea kayak expedition, we will depart Bella Bella via water taxi to be dropped off in the stunning Goose Group Islands, a unique archipelago on the central coast of BC. For the next 8 days, we will paddle north through the Heiltsuk First Nations territory, experiencing a mix of beautiful passages, breathtaking island groups and a taste of open water crossings to a small island called Dallas Island on the border of the Heiltsuk and Kitasoo Xas’Xais First Nations territories. The central coast of BC offers paddlers a once in a lifetime opportunity to kayak through some of the most beautiful coastline the pacific has to offer, all the while experiencing rich First Nations sacred territories and bountiful wildlife, ranging from the tiniest intertidal creatures to the massive 40 ton humpback whale.
Highlights
Experience this world class marine environment extensively by kayak — the least invasive form of transportation on the coast
Use expedition-level equipment (high quality kayaks, paddles, paddling gear, paddling clothing, camping gear)
All guides are highly experienced with the area and have professional training outside of their guiding certifications regarding risk management, hazard analysis, interpretation and more
Experience the abundant wilderness of the area: bears, birds, orcas, sea lions… Without a doubt, you’re bound to be speechless throughout your adventure
An extended 8-day tour that will take you away from the hustle of busy day life and immerse you in nature’s finest elements
All of your meals and equipment are included in the tour price so that you don’t have to worry about various extra costs or missing an important piece of gear
Trip details
Price
$3899 CAD per person +5% GST
Meeting time
5:00pm the night before your tour
Meeting point
Shearwater, BC
Season
July 4 – 11, 2025
Potential for a second trip on July 18 – 25, 2025 if the first tour fills up
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Group size
2 minimum, 10 maximum
Participation requirements
Due to the remote and lengthy nature of this trip, we recommend that participants are 16 years and older and have some experience with remote, self-supported trips. Minors (under 19) will require a parent/guardian signature for our waiver, and all participants must fill out a medical form before booking. If you have any doubts or questions, please contact us.
We ask all who come to bring a respectful attitude towards the natural environment and your fellow kayakers. The weather and wildlife are out of our control, but our attitudes are not!
Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Shearwater BC, and accommodation in Shearwater the night before and after your tour. Options for travel include taking BC Ferries from Port Hardy to Bella Bella, or flying into Bella Bella with Pacific Coastal Airlines. A short 10 minute water taxi is available from Bella Bella to Shearwater.
Included
- All paddling equipment
- All camping equipment
- All food
- All permits
- Top-level guides certified by the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia, recognized internationally as a leader in the sea kayak industry
Paddling equipment
- Kayaks
- Paddles
- Sprayskirts
- Safety gear
- PFD
- Paddling jacket & pants
Camping equipment
- Tents
- Sleeping bags & mats
- Cots
- Camp chairs
- Cooking & kitchen gear
Food
- Day 1: lunch, dinner, non-alcoholic drinks, appetizers and snacks
- Day 2-6: 3 meals, snacks, appetizers, drinks
- Day 7: breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks
What to bring
- Clothing
- Toiletries
- Sunglasses & sunscreen
- Rain jacket
- Camera
Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Shearwater BC, and accommodation in Shearwater the night before and after your tour. Options for travel include taking BC Ferries from Port Hardy to Bella Bella, or flying into Bella Bella with Pacific Coastal Airlines. A short 10 minute water taxi is available from Bella Bella to Shearwater.
- 2 sets of synthetic clothing for paddling (quick dry pants, thermal underlayer, quick dry base layer, insulating mid layer (fleece, pile, poly, etc.), and swim shorts. We recommend that you stay away from cotton clothing.
- Comfortable, warm, synthetic clothing to relax and adventure in camp
- A rain jacket and rain pants for camp clothes
- Footwear for paddling, such as neoprene booties or running shoes with wool socks. Our beaches are mostly rocky so bring a supportive shoe with a good sole (no flip flops!).
- Footwear for camp (rubber boots, light hiking shoes, running shoes)
- Swim shorts to wear over paddling pants. You can use these to paddle in or swim on sunny days!
- Sunglasses
- Hats
- Book to read while at camp
- Headlamp
- Camera if you choose — please note that we will be in a marine environment
- Alcoholic drinks if you wish
Cancellation policy
We will try to reschedule or refund. Please check our terms & conditions for more information.
Overview of our 8-day expedition
If you’re looking for the complete experience that will take you on an extended journey through the incredible and untamed wilderness of the BC coast, then look no further. We’ll start by boarding a water taxi from Shearwater BC and be dropped off in the stunning Goose Group Islands on the outer coast. We’ll then paddle north through the Heiltsuk First Nation territory, passing through areas common for humpback whales, orcas, Dall’s porpoises, and Steller sea lions. Finally, we’ll get picked up via water taxi at Dallas Island after an unforgettable 8 days of paddling through the renowned Great Bear Rainforest of BC’s coastline.
This tour involves eight days of kayaking, and some of those days, we paddle as much as 20 km or more and camp in remote areas with very few developed services. It is best for ages 16 years old and above, especially those who have experience with remote, self-supported trips. However, we appreciate the universal benefits nature has on every one of us. Please contact us directly if you are interested in this adventure and do not have previous experience.
Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Shearwater BC, and accommodation in Shearwater the night before and after your tour. Options for travel include taking BC Ferries from Port Hardy to Bella Bella, or flying into Bella Bella with Pacific Coastal Airlines. A short 10 minute water taxi is available from Bella Bella to Shearwater.
