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Ucluelet Harbour Kayaking Tour
The sheltered waters of Ucluelet Harbour offer an ideal location for an introduction to sea kayaking on Vancouver Island’s west coast. Watch for wildlife, from intertidal life to black bears meandering along the shoreline and eagles soaring above. This kayak tour offers the opportunity to paddle up to a hidden waterfall, learn about the local fish hatchery, or explore the outer harbor limits. Paddling instruction is provided.
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$77.93
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$77.93
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour
Get a new perspective on Victoria’s beautiful, bustling harbor on a guided 3-hour kayak tour. Glide through the historic waterways in a state-of-the-art sea kayak, soaking up fantastic views of where Victoria’s stately skyline meets the harbor’s wild aquatic landscape. As you paddle, join the local traffic of seaplane, ferries and whale-watching boats, and keep an eye out for native wildlife like river otters and harbor seals.
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$66.62
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$66.62
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour
Discover why British Columbia is one of the best places in the world to see whales and other marine wildlife on this 3-hour tour with Eagle Wing Tours at Victoria’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Hop aboard a comfortable semi-covered or open boat and help support Eagle Wing’s many conservation, education and research activities! Let certified and knowledgeable naturalists be your guides to the stunning wildlife and natural history of the Salish Sea. Watch for seals, sea lions, otters and porpoises as well as bald eagles and a mind-boggling assortment of marine birds. Hoping for something bigger? There’s always a chance to see humpback, killer, minke or grey whales!
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$101.24
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$101.24
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Small-Group Pacific Ocean Islands Kayak Tour
The tour starts off with an exciting half hour ride by cruiser boat in the early morning with our kayaks, guide and gourmet picnic lunch. On route to the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve guests will have the opportunity to take in the spectacular scenery of rocky bluffs with wind whipped trees, sights of the open Pacific Ocean, a noisy sea lion colony, and a historic native whaling beach. We watch for gray and humpback whales as we travel across Barkley Sound. Whale spotting is all about anticipation, and sightings are truly memorable, so if you watch closely you may get a chance to see whales and other marine life throughout the season.
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$320.58
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$320.58
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
Come and meet the locals—the flippered, furred and feathered kind—on this guided 3.5-hour or more whale watching cruise with Eagle Wing Tours at Victoria’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Hop aboard a comfortable semi-covered or open boat and help support Eagle Wing’s many conservation, education and research activities! Let certified and knowledgeable naturalists be your guides to the stunning wildlife and natural history of the Salish Sea. Find out how you’re supporting a leader in ocean conservation, education, research and sustainability. Watch for seals, sea lions, otters and porpoises as well as bald eagles and an amazing assortment of marine birds. Hoping for something bigger? Whales are guaranteed or you come back for free! Hotel transport included.
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$121.48
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$121.48
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

4-Hour Sailing Adventure on The Strait of Juan de Fuca
Sailing on Starlight, Prime time or Sea Wolf in the Strait of Juan de Fuca is different each time. From Humbacks, Orcas, Sea lions, Seals, Eagles and water birds there is always something to see while you are learning the skills to sail one of our 3 sailing vessels.
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$104.45
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$104.45
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Hot Tub Boat Victoria
Hot tub on the water
Explore the Gorge Waterway
Listen to music
Go swimming
Enjoy a one of a kind experience with your significant other or some friends
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$60.16
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$60.16
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Ultimate Marine Whale & Wildlife Tour
Go whale watching in Victoria on a 12-passenger boat that’s designed for seeking out whales and marine wildlife on Vancouver Island’s spectacular coast. With a heated cabin, onboard bathrooms, and outdoor viewing decks, this whale watching tour is a comfortable alternative to an open speedboat that still provides the maneuverability and personal experience of a small craft while searching for orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, seals, and more.
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$96.41
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$96.41
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

3 Day Broken Group Islands Kayaking Expedition
Immerse yourself in British Columbia’s unspoiled, wild beauty on this 3-day, small-group kayaking tour of the Barkley Sound. On the first day, set off from the Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina in Ucluelet, and venture to the sandy beaches of the Broken Group Islands for a training session and introduction. Over the next three days, you’ll spend numerous hours kayaking, hiking, exploring forests and beaches, and more. Meals, camping and kayaking equipment, transit, and guided tours are included for your convenience.
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$1,084.66
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$1,084.66
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Hot drinks, certified marine biologists, and indoor and outdoor viewing areas set this Victoria whale watching tour apart from its competitors. Travel in luxury and style as you look out for whales in their natural environment in the one of the world's best whale-watching habitats in the Juan de Fuca and Haro Strait. Other sightings may include marine birds, seals, and sea lions, making this the ideal way to see more of the region's animal residents!
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$110.52
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$110.52
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

4 Hour Ocean Adventure
We ultimately want our guests to have the best time possible. Where most companies make you book unique tours separately, we like to incorporate them all into one. This gives you a better bang for your buck with an option to customize the trip to your groups interests.
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$536.35
per group
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$536.35
per group

Marine Wildlife Tour with Expert Guides
Watch for wildlife along the scenic coast of Vancouver Island on a 3-hour boat tour from Victoria with an experienced marine naturalist. You’ll travel by high-speed catamaran with heated indoor cabins and outdoor decks, and scan the water for whales, seals, porpoises, sea lions, and many species of marine birds. This 3-hour wildlife tour departs from a central location in the heart of historic Victoria.
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$88.38
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$88.38
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

5 Day Broken Islands Kayaking Expedition
Sea kayaking around the Broken Group Islands is as good as it gets. It’s rugged beauty, untouched wilderness and a cultural history that extends over 5100 years. We will explore this temperate rainforest with it’s white sandy beaches, and paddle through turquoise waters hosting an amazing diversity of marine life.
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$1,807.77
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$1,807.77
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Discovery Island Kayak Tour
Discovery Island and its surrounding archipelago lies just off the coast of Victoria, but the rocky coastline makes it hard to reach. On this tour, explore the marine scenery by kayak and admire panoramic views over the Olympic Mountains. With all the necessary safety equipment included, spot native eagles, seals, and other wildlife, and embrace Canada’s great outdoors just moments from downtown Victoria.
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$187.32
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$187.32
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Paddling Thetis Lake
The sport of stand up paddle boarding is growing more and more popular these days. It is becoming the easy, and fun way to go and play while on the water.
If you’re new to stand up paddle boarding, launching your board and standing up on it may seem intimidating. But, with some tips and a little practice, you’ll be paddling away like it’s no big deal.
During this tour, we will explore Thetis Lake, Another of the many Capital Region Lake Parks, this is a very popular spot for families as it features a beautiful sandy beach. The park is actually comprised of two lakes-Upper and Lower Thetis. We will paddle from the main beach to the upper lake, we will stop for lunch on the water sitting on our boards and/or on the rocks when we will reach the upper side of the Lake. Bring your sandwichs and some water / drink and we will provide you with dry bags. you can enjoy swimming as well in this area and we can play different games with the boards before to head back to the main beach.
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$34.06
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$34.06

Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
Set out on the Pacific Ocean off of Victoria, British Columbia, in search of whales on this half-day tour. Travel through the Haro Strait and the San Juan de Fuca Strait in search of Minke whales, humpback whales, and orcas. Ride in an-open top Zodiac boat, suitable for 12 passengers or fewer, to ensure up-close wildlife encounters and an intimate atmosphere.
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$110.52
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$110.52
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

6 Hour Ocean Adventure
We want to give our guests the best time possible. Where other companies require you to book each activity separately, we like to combine everything into one epic trip. This will give you the best bang for your buck as well as allow you to customize your trip to your groups interests.
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$804.52
per group
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$804.52
per group

Broken Group Islands Guided Kayaking Adventure July 12-15
Wild Root Journeys offers guides with experience and heart. We thrive to create rich connections with the group and place. We love sharing the rich natural history as well as Tseshaht culture and connection of this land. These islands offer such geographically diversity that allows for amazing exploration and wildlife that always impresses.
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$1,150.00
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$1,150.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Gorge Waterway Park
Alone, with friends or colleagues, join us for a ride on the gorge! To start your weekend gliding on the water... we will paddle from the Victoria CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB to Bakeology Cafe, What better way to stop and enjoy a coffee than paddling the gorge?
We launch at 09:00 am, about 2 hours paddling trip...Fun guaranteed
Beginners are welcome, we will provide a 15 min lesson to help you start paddle boarding before we launch.
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$40.17
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$40.17

Whale-Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalists
Hit the waves with expert naturalists in search of Canadian sea-life on this whale-watching cruise from Victoria. Hop aboard your whale-watching boat and head out into the rolling seas with your guide. Gaze out over Victoria’s attractive coastline and watch the waves for sightings of graceful orcas. Listen as the two expert naturalists onboard explain the life cycles of the majestic creatures, and learn of their pivotal role near the top of the marine food chain. Enjoy fine views from the seating areas both inside and on-deck.
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$75.93
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$75.93
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

SCUBA Charter, 3hrs
Come and scuba dive with us on our 25' police interceptor RIB for a fun adventure both under and over the water.
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$80.35
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$80.35
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Victoria Whale Watch Tour
Experience an up-close encounter with northern Pacific marine life on a 3-hour whale watching cruise off Victoria’s coast. Travel out into the open ocean aboard a comfortable, motorized boat to look for native species like humpback whales, gray whales, orcas, elephant seals and sea lions in their natural habitat. Learn about local marine ecology from a naturalist guide, and take in fantastic views of Vancouver Island in between animal sightings.
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$108.83
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$108.83

Whale Watching & Butchart Gardens
Enjoy two favorite Victoria tours in a single day with this great-value combo package. Voyage into the open waters of the northern Pacific on a 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise, where you can encounter native marine life such as orcas, gray whales, and harbor seals with the help of expert guides. In the afternoon, explore the elaborate floral landscapes of Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. Includes round-trip transfers from downtown Victoria and a flexible return schedule, so you can linger to enjoy the gardens’ luminous displays at night.
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$143.85
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$143.85
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Whale watching & sightseeing tour in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
Experience a smooth and comfortable ride on our large covered vessels with heated cabins, indoor and outdoor seating and onboard bathrooms. This makes for a safe and enjoyable experience.
We are a small, local, family operated company. We are extremely passionate about what we do and our love for wildlife and nature is shared with each of our guests.
Our tours consist of small, intimate groups and our vessels are not overcrowded. We believe in making your experience the best it can possibly be!
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$111.68
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$111.68
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