Top 10 Kayaking & Canoeing in Victoria Capital Regional District, Vancouver Island

February 6, 2022 Trinity Boughner

Discover the best top things to do in Victoria Capital Regional District, British Columbia including Sidney Whale Watching, Ocean River Sports, Kelp Reef Adventures, Victoria Kayak, SUP Rebel, Victoria Waterfront Tours, Pacifica Paddle Sports, West Coast Outdoor Adventure, South Island SUP, First Class Fishing Charters and Adventures.
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1. Sidney Whale Watching

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5.0 based on 307 reviews

Sidney Whale Watching

Whale watching, wildlife tours and sea kayaking tours located in the beautiful seaside town of Sidney, British Columbia on Vancouver Island. Our advantages include; calm protected water and the closest departure point to the Resident Killer whale routes meaning more whale time and an average of 30 minutes less travel time then Vancouver or Victoria. We are also at the gateway to the magical Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, less then 5 minutes off our dock and your among one of the nicest cruising grounds on the planet. Family owned and operated for over 15 years, come share our passion for the beautiful region called the Salish Sea.

2. Ocean River Sports

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5.0 based on 567 reviews

Ocean River Sports

Come enjoy the ultimate Victoria Kayaking Experience with Ocean River Adventures. Located in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, kayaking is a great way to explore our historic city. Join us on one of our Harbour Kayak tours or Sunset Tours. We also offer an Oak Bay Shoreline Kayaking Tour as well as our unique Discovery Island Kayak Tour, recognised as one of the top tours in Victoria. Offering expeditions, tours and courses throughout the Vancouver Island region, our guests will experience all the wild West Coast has to offer. Hands-on education about water and marine conservation is a key theme and we only employ certified guides that respect sensitive ecosystems and species while teaching about the importance of ocean sustainability, preservation and conservation. Victoria’s premier paddling and outdoor adventure company. Want to try something different? We are also a premium stand up paddle tour operator in the southern Vancouver Island and Victoria region.

3. Kelp Reef Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,072 reviews

Kelp Reef Adventures

Kayaking is the best way to see Victoria. We specialize in safe, fun and educational kayak tours of Victoria's Harbour and waterfront. Our floating location at Fisherman's Wharf is a 10 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal and 20 minutes from downtown on the scenic boardwalk. We are the closest kayak shop to the Juan de Fuca straight, so when conditions allow, we will paddle along the coast to the kelp forests and an island the harbour seals frequent. Along the way we may see different shore birds like eagles, osprey, oystercatchers, cormorants, and the great blue heron. Starfish, jelly fish and kelp crabs are usually hiding just below the surface. Kayaking is easy and we make it easier by offering paddling jackets, gloves and a bottle of water. Plus on our kayak launch you won't even get your feet wet!

4. Victoria Kayak

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5.0 based on 169 reviews

Victoria Kayak

Regardless if this is your first kayaking adventure or if you are perpetually wet behind the ears, our kayak tours and rentals are a great way to see Victoria and the local marine wildlife from a unique vantage point. Located in the heart of historic Victoria Harbour, Victoria Kayak is just steps away from the Empress Hotel, Royal BC Museum and the BC Legislature in downtown Victoria. There’s no better way to kick off a stay in Victoria than with a kayak adventure!

5. SUP Rebel

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

SUP Rebel

SUP Rebel is a Stand Up Paddleboard company in Victoria BC, Canada. Come and see the iconic Inner Harbour while enjoying the one of the most popular sports in the world. If a serene trip through the harbour isn't your style, try our adventurous gulf islands tours and experience one of the most unique tours in Canada. We also offer fitness and yoga classes on SUP.

6. Victoria Waterfront Tours

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5.0 based on 132 reviews

Victoria Waterfront Tours

We are located in the best location to kayak Victoria's Outer Harbour! Avoid busy downtown harbour traffic and quickly paddle with amazing Olympic Mountain vistas, harbour seal colonies, blue herons, eagles, jellies, star fish and kelp forests just around the headland from our shop. We offer several guided sea kayaking tours that range from an Inner Harbour paddle to a true West Coast paddling experience on a full day kayaking tour to a historic lighthouse. Enjoy the flavor of a local marina and paddle with us in Victoria's amazing ocean environment. Our tours include a lesson at the beginning of each tour as well as all of the kayakiing equipment needed. We look forward to exploring with you!

7. Pacifica Paddle Sports

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5.0 based on 160 reviews

Pacifica Paddle Sports

We offer 2 Hour Guided Tours, Rentals and Lessons for kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and canoes in beautiful Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. We are open year-round and can accommodate beginner, intermediate and advanced paddlers. Brentwood Bay and adjoining Tod Inlet offer an abundance of marine life, natural beauty and picturesque sunsets! Our Swartz Bay location (at Canoe Cove Marina) offers the perfect launch spot for day exploring or multi-day adventures.

8. West Coast Outdoor Adventure

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

West Coast Outdoor Adventure

West Coast Outdoor Adventure has everything you need to explore the year round stunning location of Sooke, BC. On a fast and stable foot powered Hobie kayak you can photograph the abundant wildlife with ease, explore the spectacular coastline or maybe catch a salmon for supper*! For the more adventurous you can do all of above on a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP). With our qualified instruction even 1st timers will be confidently gliding along the water - and peering down into the clear waters at a world full of wonder and surprises. Our bikes are ideally suited for the famous 56km "Galloping Goose" converted railway trail, but also able to take on some of the challenging terrain that BC is known the world over for.

9. South Island SUP

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5.0 based on 77 reviews

South Island SUP

Enjoy paddling with otters and seals while eagles soar overhead. SUP (stand up paddleboarding) is a great way to experience the beauty of Victoria and southern Vancouver Island. SUP is easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages. Participants are able to quickly progress and develop the skills necessary to improve fitness or simply enjoy the experience. SUP is a great full body workout. Sign up for a lesson, tour, event or rental and get out on the water!

10. First Class Fishing Charters and Adventures

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

First Class Fishing Charters and Adventures

FIRST CLASS FISHING CHARTERS & ADVENTURES, VICTORIA, BC First Class Fishing Charters & Adventures is Located on the southern most part of beautiful Vancouver Island where the Pacific Ocean and Juan De Fuca Strait meets. Come Experience Roche Harbour located on the Northwest side of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington along the Haro Strait bordering Canada and The United States. Roche Harbour was named after Richard Roche who served under the British Captain Henry Kellett in 1846. Lime production was a major industry in Roche Harbour back in 1886. The Roche Harbour Marina is a designated port of entry for pleasure crafts and is considered one of the best marinas in the Western United States. The Haro Hotel is considered to be one of the focal points on the Island. Spend the day walking around the Rosort or rent a Moped and cruise to the other side of the Island where you'll find Friday Harbour. First Class Fishing Charters & Adventures - Victoria, BC Outdoor enthusiast or not, come explore parts of Southern British Columbia's rugged coast lines, including the breath taking San Juans and Gulf Islands, a part of the world we are very proud to call home. We offer a wide range of Adventures including Fishing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Scuba Diving, Sightseeing and more. Whether you're planning an extended adventure or just in Victoria,BC for the day, give us a call and let us help build your guided ocean fishing adventure or come explore the beautiful waters off the Southern West Coast of Vancouver Island. We recommend bringing your video & digital camera's along to record your memories. Share your Ocean Adventure ideas with us

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