Butterfly Tours is At the Water's Adventures!
Same Top Level Guides
Same Top Level Equipment
Gwaii Haanas and Telegraph Cove
At the Water's Adventures has Purchased Butterfly Tours!
In 2023, At the Water’s Edge Adventures purchased Butterfly Tours! As one of Gwaii Haanas’ longest running kayaking company, operating for over 35 years, we have decided to pay homage to Butterfly Tours by keeping the name going strong.
Butterfly Tours is run and operated by the same guide/ownership team as At the Water’s Edge Adventures. Our dedication to our customers and staff remain our priority.
All of our 2025 tour information for Haida Gwaii can be found our on Butterfly Tours website here.
Highlights
Experience Gwaii Haanas National park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site extensively by kayak - the least invasive form of transportation in the area
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
6 and 8-day tour that will take you away from the hustle of busy day life and immerse you in nature’s finest element and the culture of the Haida
All of your meals are included in the tour price so that you don’t have to worry about various extra costs
All equipment is provided
Trip details
Price
More information found on our Butterfly Tours website here!
Dates & Availability
Group size
2 minimum, 8 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!
Included
- Tents, Tarps, paddles, sprayskirts, PFDs and group gear
- All meals, from lunch on day one to lunch on the last day
- Gwaii Haanas National Park entrance fee
- Two-way speedboat transport between Sandspit and Gwaii Haanas
- Top-level guides certified by the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia, recognized internationally as a leader in the sea kayak industry
- Seaward single or double kayak
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: 3 meals, snacks, appetizers, drinks
- Day 3: breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks
Whats not included
- Transportation between your home and Sandspit, British Columbia
- Accomodation and meals in Sandspit prior to and following the kayaking trip
- Gratuities are entirely optional and always greatly appreciated
- Each person loads and unloads their kayak, as well as sets up and takes down their tent
- Each person provides their own appropriate outdoor clothing, and items of personal nature
- Arriving with appropriate clothing is essential to each guest’s comfort and personal well-being during the trip. A detailed clothing and equipment list is provided upon registration
- If a tour guest or expedition participant misses our chartered speedboat, alternate transportation costs are not included
Optional speedboat transportation to Sgang Gwaay is not included - In the unlikely event of delayed transportation due to weather or other factors on the first days of the trip, additional expenses such as accommodation and meals in Sandspit are not included.
Cancellation policy
We will try to reschedule or refund. Please check our terms & conditions for more information.
Overview of our 8-day Haida Heritage Expedition
