Sea Kayaking Courses

Join us this Summer to paddle, learn and experience the West Coast!

All of our trips are participatory and if you are looking for something a little longer and a less formal learning environment, check out our variety of multiday trips in the Broken Group,  Clayoquot, Kyoquot Sound, the Broughton, the Gulf Islands and Nootka Island.                

Introduction to Sea Kayaking and Level 1 Sea Kayaking Skills - Provides the skill and knowledge for day long sea kayaking trips in sheltered waters with an equally skilled partner. You've learned a thing or two here and there and are ready to start honing your skills. 

Length - 2 days

Cost $289 Cdn + 5% gst

Cost  $339 Cdn + 5% gst with boat rental

Please Stay Posted for spring and summer dates

Level 2 Sea Kayaking Skills - Provides the skill and knowledge for kayaking at sea in moderate conditions, on overnight trips along a moderately exposed coastline with frequent easy landing opportunities.

Length - 4 days over 2 weekends

Cost $585 Cdn + 5% gst

Total $615 Cdn

Please stay posted for spring and summer dates

Follow your course up with one of our trips this season! All of our tours are paticipatory and allow you to take part in every aspect of the adventure. They provide the perfect environment to practice and hone your skills.

How to Reserve

A $100 non-refundable deposit reserves a space. Full payment due 60 days before course start. We aren't able to process credit cards. In order to minimize your costs , please pay by cheque. Thanks. If you cancel, you'll get your balance back unless it is 14 or fewer days before trip start, in which case we'll refund you 50%.

To make your reservation,

Please email us at info@kayaktoursbc.com

Or give us a call at:

(250) 247-0189

Payments can be sent to Gabriola Sea Kayaking, 363 Hemlock Ave, Gabriola BC, Canada, V0R 1X1.

Please make cheques out to Gabriola Sea Kayaking.

Price Includes

  • Certified Paddle Canada Instructor
  • LOTS OF FUN
  • Kayak & gear rentals are available for $45/day

Does Not Include

  • Transportation to and from Gabriola
  • food
  • Accommodations while on Gabriola
  • Tents (rentals available for $45 if you reserve well in advance)
  • Sleeping bag & camping mat
  • Kayak/related gear unless previously arranged

What to Bring

  • Kayak ( Let us know if you will be renting kayaks & gear)
  • Paddle
  • Sprayskirt
  • PFD
  • Immersion gear - wetsuit or drysuit
  • Warm clothing (toque, fleece, jacket)
  • No cotton please
  • Pump
  • Paddlefloat
  • 2 towels
  • Lunch & warm drink
  • Sunscreen
  • Sungalsses
  • Proper footwear (watershoes, sandals, booties)

We will be exposed to a wide range weather and temperatures during the course.  Participants should be prepared to get wet and cold, then warm and dry.