About...
Tofino Sea Kayaking Company
Our Mission...
To strive for excellence in providing quality sea-kayaking programs which promote environmental awareness, safety on the water, physical well-being and cultural sensitivity through the experience of wilderness and our human connection to the natural world. We are dedicated to the protection of Clayoquot Sound as a unique wilderness area and a quality paddling destination.
The Sea-Kayaking Experience
Folks of all ages and of moderate fitness who are interested in the natural world of the marine environment find kayaking a surprisingly efficient and highly satisfying medium for exploration of the coastal waterways. This is a wonderful way to share time with friends, family or colleagues, to try new activities while enjoying new challenges. With proper instruction the initial skills of sea-kayaking are easy to learn; with a basic introduction and accompanied by qualified guides you can launch into an experience of unparalleled pleasure. The adventure grows as technical skills and ocean knowledge are developed -- a whole new world of exploration unfolds.
The Guides
Our professional guides are highly trained as sea-kayaking wilderness leaders. They come from a variety of backgrounds and offer specialized skills in biology, botany, ornithology, geology, cultural studies, photography, music and the healing arts. All of our guides are avid paddlers with a passion and love for the outdoors. They are enthusiastic, fun and highly attentive to your needs and satisfaction. As naturalists they are eager to share their extensive knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the area to enhance the quality of your trip experience. Tofino Sea Kayaking guides continuously upgrade their skills to ensure your safety and all are professionally trained and certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.
Our Location -- Clayoquot Sound
Mountains of green forest sweep down to the sea in this vast region of islands, rainforest valleys and salmon-rich streams. On remote sand dune beaches the tracks of countless shorebirds lie beside the solitary prints of the rarely seen wolf and cougar. In the pristine ancient forests the stillness is underscored by the melodious song of varied thrush, the tapping of woodpeckers, the insistent caw of raven and the hunting call of soaring eagles. The varying weather carried by ocean swell and diurnal tides create the dynamic energy that makes this region so uniquely fascinating. A natural mineral hot spring, the only one on Vancouver Island, is a favored destination that makes one feel healthy and invigorated .
On the outer west coast of Vancouver Island, straddling the 49th parallel, Clayoquot Sound consists of over 260,000 hectares of islands, fjord inlets, mountains and beaches. Adjoining the north end of the Pacific Rim National Park with six vast pristine wilderness areas, this region has been recognized as the largest intact rainforest in southern British Columbia. This has caused the provincial government to protect a significant portion of the Sound and, with local support, to recommend the region for UN Biosphere Reserve status. We hope this protection will extend to all intact areas. Clayoquot Sound has been home to the Nuu-chah-nulth for thousands of years and they have been a significant force in the efforts to bring profound changes in the management and protection of this region.
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