Kayaking
Glide your paddle through the glistening pacific waters while kayaking on one of our excursions around Vancouver Island. Join in on an evening paddle into the sunset or participate in a multi-day exploration. Day Tours and Multi-Day Excursions are lead by qualified guides. Customized tours are also available upon request.
Enjoy a few hours on the water exploring the Victoria Inner Harbour or beautiful coastline near Oak Bay. Departures held twice a week during the day and pick up is available from your home or hotel.
Tours will proceed rain or shine so please wear appropriate outdoor clothing. Click for details of what to bring.
All tours are lead by trained kayak guide(s) and all levels of experience are welcome.
Explore Vancouver Island by water!
Day Tours
Schedule: July-November 2010
Monday
10am - Oak Bay Kayak Adventure
2pm
- Inner Harbour Tour
Thursday
10am - Oak Bay Kayak Adventure
2pm - Inner Harbour Tour
Sunset Tours
Victoria is famous for its sunsets, so why not join one of our sunset tours and capture the beautiful scenery as the sky transforms overhead.
Summer 2011
Regularily Available Tours:
Monday's & Wednesday's:
Inner Harbour Sunset Tour
Tuesday's & Thursday's:
Oak Bay Sunset Tour
Other days and times available on request. Private group bookings available on request.Various other kayak tour locations are available on request and include but are not limited to Sidney, Brentwood Bay, Cowichan Bay, and Sooke. Email us for futher details.
Salt Spring Island Weekend Excursion
Schedule: Returning Spring 2011
2 Days of Kayaking Channel Islands and to Chocolate Beach!
Come play on Salt Spring Island!! This weekend will be filled with adventure: Saturday enjoy a ferry ride over to Salt Spring Island from Victoria to Fulford Harbour in the morning and take part in a day of exploring the shoreline and tidal sea life as we kayak to the Channel Islands. After a day on the water we will return to Ruckle Park for a shared meal, campfire and sleep under the stars. On Sunday morning wake up to shared breakfast and take in the fresh sea air as we paddle kayaks on a guided tour to Chocolate Beach!
Kayak Clinics & Technique Training
Kayak Clinic I: Strokes & Balance - Intro to Sea Kayaking
Learn to kayak in a fun and relaxed environment! This clinic will provide you with the basics of kayaking in a safe and comfortable setting. Learn about the equipment, proper entry into a kayak, position and technique of the basic strokes.
Kayak Clinic II: Stroke Technique & Balance (Part 1)
Take your kayaking to the next level and discover how small adjustments to stroke and balance can result in more effortless and comfortable paddling. Over a couple of hours on the water we will practice various strokes including forward, reverse, pivot turns, high/low braces, standard draws, sculling draws and edging. This is a great opportunity to perfect your strokes and in a fun, and relaxed environment.
Kayak Clinic III: Safety and Rescue
Kayaking is a lot of fun! Improve your background knowledge and confidence on the water through a clinic on the safety techniques of kayaking. Learn what to do if all else fails and you go in the water!
Practice self-rescues (cowboy rescue and paddle float rescue) so you have the skills and know how to get yourself back in the boat! Familiarize yourself with T-rescues, rescues with a stirrup, scoop rescues, rafting techniques, Eskimo rescues and towing techniques to make kayaking safer and more fun!
Kayak Clinic IV: Stroke Technique & Balance (Part 2)
How adventurous are you??
Interested in putting your balance to the test?? If you have been kayaking for a long time this is your opportunity to learn a new skill or perfect some of your strokes. Learn how edging/leaning can make kayaking more effortless and perfect your draws and braces. Come prepared to get wet and have fun putting your skills to the test! We will observe your current strokes and show you ways to make kayaking more fun! You may get wet so come prepared to go in the water! (You will learn more if you are prepared to get wet! Participants must have previous experience with self rescue to participate in this clinic)
All Kayak Clinics are Available On Request throughout Fall and Winter
Email info@footprintadventures.ca or call 250-217-3465 for more details or to make a reservation.
Paddle Your Own Kayak
Kayak Tours & Clinics:
Discounted Rate Excluding Rentals
