What's Included?

Consider.....

A Base Camp like no other - a Wilderness Sea Kayaking Retreat!  Spring Island is ideally situated. Surrounded by protected island paddling, there is also easy access to prime wild West Coast waters.

What sets Spring Island apart is its remote paddling location, balanced by luxury camping comforts and diverse land-based activities to round out your West Coast holiday adventure.

4 or 5-day Spring Island Explorer Base Camp Kayaking Trips

• Two-way water taxi transport from Fair Harbour to WCE Spring Island Base Camp - upgrade available for fly in/out from Gold River

• Barter Cove and islets, part of the Mission Group

  Base Camp sleeping comforts, shelter, & conveniences like no other!
• Hot Shower! (beachfront)
• Traditional Salmon dinner with First Nations family (5 day trips)
• Professional guides
• Interpretive programs (rainforest, intertidal, marine, cultural)
• Diverse fleet of new, high-quality fibreglass and Kevlar single and double kayaks
• All scrumptious meals and snacks once with us in Kyuquot
• Use of paddling jackets and dry bags for day trips
• Please bring your own sleeping bag, or arrange to rent one from us
• Alcoholic beverages not provided or served - please bring your own

7-day Spring Island Explorer Base Camp Kayaking Trip

• One-way coastal scenic cruise aboard the MV Uchuck III from Gold River to the village of Kyuquot

• Radiation fog lifting

  Local water taxi transportation from the village of Kyuquot to our camp
• Return scenic float plane flight from WCE Spring Island Base Camp to Gold River
• Base Camp sleeping comforts, shelter, & conveniences like no other!
• Hot Shower! (beachfront)
• Traditional Salmon dinner with First Nations family
• Professional guides
• Interpretive programs (rainforest, intertidal, marine, cultural)
• Diverse fleet of new, high-quality fibreglass and Kevlar single and double kayaks
• All scrumptious meals and snacks once with us in Kyuquot
• Use of paddling jackets and dry bags for day trips
• Please bring your own sleeping bag, or arrange to rent one from us
• Alcoholic beverages not provided or served - please bring your own

8 or 9-day Destination Brooks Peninsula Kayaking Expeditions

• Two-way water taxi transport from Fair Harbour to WCE Spring Island Base Camp - upgrade available for fly in/out from Gold River
• Optional two-way coastal scenic cruise aboard the MV Uchuck III between Gold River and the village of Kyuquot with local water taxi transportation between the village of Kyuquot and WCE Spring Island Base Camp (return trip) - (by request; dates require travel in on Thursday and return the following Friday)
• 2 nights accommodation (first and last) enjoying our Base Camp comforts (and possibly more nights if dictated by weather)
• Professional guides
• Interpretive programs (rainforest, intertidal, marine, cultural)
• Diverse fleet of new, high-quality fibreglass and Kevlar single and double kayaks
• All scrumptious meals and snacks once with us in Kyuquot
• Please bring your own sleeping bag and tent, or arrange to rent one from us
• Farmer John/Jane 3 mm wetsuits available for rent from WCE - please arrange in advance
• Alcoholic beverages not provided or served - please bring your own

7-day Bunsby Islands & Beyond Kayaking Expedition

• Two-way water taxi transport from Fair Harbour to WCE Spring Island Base Camp - upgrade available for fly in/out from Gold River
• 2 nights accommodation (first and last) enjoying our Base Camp comforts (and possibly more nights if dictated by weather)
• Professional Guides
• Interpretive programs (rainforest, intertidal, marine, cultural)
• Diverse fleet of new, high-quality fibreglass and Kevlar single and double kayaks
• All scrumptious meals and snacks once with us in Kyuquot
• Please bring your own sleeping bag and tent, or arrange to rent one from us
• Farmer John/Jane 3 mm wetsuits available for rent from WCE - please arrange in advance
• Alcoholic beverages not provided or served - please bring your own

5 Day Instructional SKGABC Level 1 and PC Level 1 Course

• Hip flick practice

  Two-way water taxi transport from Fair Harbour to WCE Spring Island Base Camp
• SKGABC Guide Level 1 sanctioned course with student materials and manuals (developed by SKILS)
• Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills Certification
• Base Camp sleeping comforts, shelter, & conveniences like no other!
• Hot Shower! (beachfront)
• Diverse fleet of new, high-quality fibreglass and Kevlar single and double kayaks
• All scrumptious meals and snacks once with us in Kyuquot
• Please bring your own sleeping bag, or arrange to rent one from us
• Farmer John/Jane 3 mm wetsuits available for rent from WCE - please arrange in advance
• Alcoholic beverages not provided or served - please bring your own