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2002 / 2003
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 West
Coast Sea-kayaking Tours |
SPRING
/ SUMMER |
| Trip |
View |
Start Dates |
Days |
Cost USD/Cdn |
Rating/ |
Summary |
| Gulf Islands | ||||||
| Gulf Islands Discovery Weekend |
Saturdays May-Sept (Long weekends available-call) |
2 |
$299 Cdn |
* C |
Introductory sea-kayaking and walking in the Mediterranean climate of Gulf Islands. Natural history focus: spring migrations and wildflowers. |
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| Gulf Islands Camping |
Mondays, May - Sept |
5 |
$835 Cdn |
*F C |
Introductory sea-kayaking and walking in the Mediterranean climate of Gulf Islands. Natural history focus: spring migrations and wildflowers. |
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| Inn to Inn |
Mondays, May - Sept |
5 |
$2095 |
*F L |
As above with the exception of camping. Enjoy the comfort of a deluxe seaside Inn. |
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| Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) Ecosummer Expeditions | ||||||
| Ninstints |
 |
10 |
$1675 Cdn |
** C |
Sea-kayaking expedition to the Ancient Native village site of Ninstints. Cultural and natural history abound: Totems, black bears and open pacific ocean. |
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| Hot Springs to |
|
10 |
$1675 Cdn |
** C |
Sea-kayaking expedition in the splendor of the San Cristoval mtn. range, with a special stop at hot springs island and ancient village of Tanu. Cultural and natural history focus. |
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| Gwaii Haanas (2 weeks) |
|
17 |
$2725 Cdn |
** C |
Traverses the entire Southern Queen Charlotte Islands locally known as Gwaii Haanas or place of beauty. Combines Ninstints and Hot Springs trips. |
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| Clayoquot Sound | ||||||
| Whales and wolves |
8 |
$1675 Cdn |
** C |
West Coast of Vancouver Island. Observe annual migration of Grey Whales and wild wolves of the rain forest; long secluded beaches; open pacific ocean. |
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| Johnstone Strait | ||||||
| Orca Waters |
|
7 |
$1570 Cdn |
** C |
One week sea-kayaking expedition into the heart of Orca whale teritory - Johnstone Strait and Broughton Archipelago. Natural and cultural history: Orcas, traditional native culture and rich wildlife. |
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| Orca Explorer |
|
14 |
$2515 Cdn |
*** C |
Advanced 2 week sea-kayaking expedition. Paddling south from Cape Caution to the Broughton Archipelago—Orca whale territory: Dynamic coastline, ancient village sites and rich wildlife. |
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| Wild Orca Base Camp |
|
4 8 12 |
$685 |
**F BC |
Family adventure: sea-kayaking from the comfort of a whale watching base camp. Natural and cultural history: Orcas, Traditional Native culture and exciting wilderness activities. |
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| Wild Orca 12-16 yrs |
|
5 8 12 |
$840 |
*F BC |
Introductory kayaking from a whale watching base camp. Natural / cultural history combined with hands-on learning: Orcas, Native story-tellers / artists, marine science and fun. |
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| L = lodge based C-camping BC = Base Camp Exertion rating: * Easy ** moderate *** intensive F= flexible itinerary |
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| Seabird
Sailing / Mother-ship Sea-kayaking |
| Trip |
View |
Start Dates |
Days |
Cost USD/Cdn |
Rating/ |
Summary |
| Gulf Islands |
|
5 |
$1308 Cdn |
*F S |
Sailing, sea-kayaking and walking exploration in Mediterranean climate of Gulf Islands. Natural history focus: spring migrations and wildflowers. |
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| Discovery Islands |
8 |
$1838 Cdn |
**F S |
Sailing, sea-kayaking and hiking exploration on the path of Captain Vancouver in the Discovery Islands. Natural history: spring migrations and waterfalls. |
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| Fjordland |
|
8 |
$2095 Cdn |
**F S |
Sailing, kayaking and hiking in Johnstone Strait Broughton Archipelago. Natural and cultural history: Orcas, Native story tellers / artists and Grizzly bears. |
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| S = lodging on sailboat F =more flexible itinerary –participants can choose how active they want to be. |
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| Sea-kayaking
Courses |
SPRING
/ SUMMER |
| Trip |
View |
Start Dates |
Days |
Cost USD/Cdn |
Rating/ |
Summary |
| Get Clicking |
5 |
$785 Cdn |
* L |
Intro to wilderness/kayak photography. Technical basics; equipment; knowing your subject; students develop transparencies for slide shows and display. |
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| Ride the Wave |
5 |
$785 Cdn |
*** C |
Intro to surfing in all types of kayaks; advanced bracing and paddling skills are taught on a rain forest surf beach at Pacific Rim Nat’l Park. |
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| Chart your course |
5 |
$785 Cdn |
** C |
Learn the fundamentals of kayak navigation with a focus on safety through proper route planning and risk assessment; compass, chart reading, GPS |
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| Go with the Flow |
5 |
$785 Cdn |
** C |
Learn the fundamentals of kayak sailing with a focus on safety and weather assessment. From using full sail rigs to tarps. |
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| Roll with it !! |
5 |
$785 Cdn |
*** C |
Learn how to Eskimo roll your kayak; advanced braces and paddling skills in pool and ocean. |
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| Expedition Intro |
|
5 |
$785 Cdn |
** C |
Learn the fundamentals of planning extended kayaking trips: meals, equipment, safety, route assessment, basic navigation and more. |
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| ACSKG Leadership course |
|
8 |
$1255 |
*** C |
Industry Sanctioned ACSKG Assistant Guide Leadership course for those wanting to work as professional sea-kayaking guides in Canada. |
|
| L = lodge based C-camping Exertion rating: * Easy ** moderate *** intensive |
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| Kingdom
of Tonga: South Pacific |
FALL/WINTER |
| Trip |
View |
Start Dates |
Days |
Cost USD/Cdn |
Rating/ |
Summary |
| Kayak |
|
8/12 |
$1625 USD |
*F BC |
Sailing sea-kayaks, snorkeling pristine reefs and walking exploration from the comfort of a beach front base camp. Natural / Cultural history focus: genuine cultural contact and underwater wonderland. |
|
| Kingdom of Whales |
|
8/12 |
$1625 USD |
*F BC |
As above with the added attraction of Humpback Whale watching from the comfort of a base camp. |
|
| BC = Base Camp F =more flexible itinerary –participants can choose how active they want to be. |
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| Bahamas:
Exuma Cays Sea-kayaking |
| Trip |
View |
Start Dates |
Days |
Cost USD/Cdn |
Rating/ |
Summary |
| Heart of the Exumas |
2004 |
9 |
$1675 USD |
** C |
Sailing sea-kayaks, tropical snorkeling and walking exploration in the Exumas Land and Sea Park. Natural / Cultural history focus: ancient Loyalist settlements and underwater wonderland. |
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| Complete Exumas |
2004 |
15 |
$2410 USD |
** C |
As above –traversing the entire chain of the Exuma Cays from Georgetown to Allen Cay. |
|
| BC = Base Camp F =more flexible itinerary –participants can choose how active they want to be. |
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For complete Information packages on all of our trips, please call or email us.
trips@explore-latitudes.com
Toll Free: 1(888) 707-4811
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