Gourmet Kayaking
Overview
2008 Dates June 6-8 - 8 SPACES LEFT July 11-13 - SOLD OUT Aug 1-3
- SOLD OUT Sept 5-7 - 8 SPACES LEFT Save $$$ - Get a group of 10 people together and only pay for 9! Call us to book a private weekend! Duration: Price: Departs from: Arrives at: Accommodation: Tour Type / Activity Level : Nearest Major Town/Village: Inclusions: Exclusions: Guest Parking: Max/ Min Group size:
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Day OneWe’ll meet in Victoria at 6:15 a.m. and travel north to Departure Bay BC Ferry terminal in Nanaimo before arriving at the launch site near Cedar by the Sea. Our guides will help stow your personal gear and go over paddling fundamentals and safety orientation before launching. With their professional instruction and advice, you’ll soon be paddling confidently enroute to Pirates Cove. These waters are home to river otters and harbour seals, and close encounters are common. After landing on a beautiful island beach, you’ll sit back and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our guides. Next we'll establish our base camp where we’ll stay for the next two nights. After a tour of the area and choosing our tent sites, there will be free time to explore the many trails, go for a swim or simply relax and enjoy quality quiet time. Later uncork a bottle of BC wine and watch as your guide prepares a lavish, flavourful dinner using locally sourced ingredients. Included Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day TwoAfter a delicious breakfast & locally roasted coffee, we’ll pack a lunch, gear & supplies for the day. We set out across Trincomali Channel for a morning of paddling along the shoreline of Valdez Island learning about the intertidal zone; a great time for photo opportunities of the dramatic sandstone cliffs. We enjoy lunch on the sunny white clam shell beach of Blackberry Point on Valdez Island. After lunch we can explore the island and the adventurous can hike to the highest point on Valdez, Mexicana Hill or alternatively, catch up on some napping. An inspiring view of the surrounding islands, channels and the Strait of Georgia is visible from here. We return to our campsite later in the day with time to relax, swim, and sip a glass of wine before dinner. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day ThreeAwake to the aromas of a hot breakfast being prepared & enjoy a coffee on the beach in the early morning sun. After breakfast, we repack the kayaks with our gear and bid adieu to our camp site. Along the route back, we may be fortunate enough to view more wildlife along the sandstone cliffs. We’ll stop on one of the beaches along the way for a nutritious snack arriving back at our initial launch site at approximately 1 p.m. Included Meals: Breakfast & Snack
Contact Us
Edible British Columbia Culinary Experiences Corp Phone: 604.662-3606 PO Box 146, #565 - 1689 Johnston Street www.edible-britishcolumbia.com
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"this trip was awesome!!! the food was amazing, the kayaking was so fun, and the leaders were beyond what i had expected. They were always happy, always willing to accomodate, took us on tons of adventures, and cooked us the most amazing meals. Not only did I learn about kayaking, I learned about food, wines, (and theyre pairings), wildlife, the ocean, camping, etc etc etc. Would definetely do another trip with james and alex. thankyou!"
Sam Ward , Vancouver, BC
"When I think of my Gourmet Kayaking Weekend, 'E' words pop into my head. It was an excellent, exciting, entertaining, educational, and an extremely enjoyable experience! Oh, and exceptionally "Edible"!! You could call me a very satisfied client!"
Barb Elton, Vancouver, BC
"We can't say enough good things. Everything about our weekend was perfect and we are highly recommending this trip to all our friends. James and Shandell were fantastic guides, the food was sublime, the islands speak for themselves, and it all was pulled off seemingly effortlessly. Five stars!!!!"
Melissa McCreery, Washinton State
"James & Jess were great! The food they prepared was excellent! On a scale of 1-10, they and the trip were a 10+ in every way. Thanks to all involved!!"
Kelli Hord , Washinton State
"The boys (James and Alex) this weekend were phenomenal. I cannot say enough about them. They made the weekend what it was."
Johane Thibault, Vancouver, BC
"Fantastic weekend!!!!! The scenery, kayaking, and food were all spectacular."
Lee Bougie, Vancouver, BC
"I had a fabulous time! The meals were excellent. Our guides James, Jessie & Alex were very friendly & accomodating. They were just fantastic. I definately will re-book again, hopefully with another great group of friends!"
Tracy Hansen, Vancouver, BC
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