Overview
This 8 day adventure vacation combines a few lodge nights in the Alpine Mountain environment of Strathcona Provincial Park with a 5 day kayak trip to the spectacular Nootka Sound. Nootka Sound is one of the most remote and rugged areas to kayak on the west coast of Canada. The Nootka area is wild coastline with remote beaches, dense rainforests populated with wolves and bears, and the lingering presence of aboriginal culture.
Itinerary Highlights
Arrive at Mountain Lodge between 4 and 5 p.m. Settle into your room, relax and begin to take in the beauty of the surrounding area. Catch a quick swim in the lake before rendez-vous-ing at 5 pm to meet with your instructor and group
Board the Kayak Mothership named MV Uchuck III.This is a 136-foot passenger and freight vessel that will act as your base camp and support your group as you cruise from Gold River to Nootka Sound through the spectacular inlets along Vancouver’s rugged and incredibly scenic West Coast.
The Nuchatlitz Marine Park offers both exposed coast and protected waters for paddling, quiet coves and a myriad of beaches.
In the early morning, explore Yuquot (Friendly Cove), the First Nations site where Chief Maquinna of the Nu-chah-nulth people welcomed Captain Cook.
Visit the perfect beaches at Escalante, swim in river pools, play in the surf and explore this very isolated area with its incredible beaches.
Explore Yuquot (Friendly Cove), the First Nations site where Chief Maquinna of the Nu-chah-nulth people welcomed Captain Cook.
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