Sea Kayaking with Killer Whales in Johnstone Strait from Orca Camp, British Columbia - 7 Days

Johnstone Strait is recognized as one of the best places in the world to experience Orcas (Killer Whales) in the wild. They congregate here to feed on salmon, socialize, rest, and to rub on pebble beaches. Possibly no other place on earth boasts such a concentration of these beautiful animals in such stunning scenery.

For more information or to book sea kayaking and whale watching trips in BC call toll free (USA & Canada) 1-800-465-8884.

There are approximately 300 resident Orca whales in BC’s coastal waters. During the summer, the majority of the northern pods congregate in the southern Queen Charlotte Sound and Johnstone Strait area. The population is made up of 19 pods that move around Johnstone Strait on a fairly regular basis, certain pods being observed more commonly than others.

The Orca is the largest member of the dolphin family, growing up to 30 feet (9 m) in length. They are immensely powerful and graceful. You will be enchanted by their spectacular displays when breaching, tail lobbing, finning and spyhopping in the open waters. Orcas are highly developed socially. Scientists are researching the Orca’s fascinating communication system. Like the researchers, we will observe whales at the surface and use a hydrophone (underwater microphone) to listen to their submarine communication.

Orcas play a large part in the legends of the Northwest Coast aboriginal people. Experiencing family pods of these extraordinary animals in the wild will enlighten you on the mysteries of the Orca. We are confident this will be an experience of a lifetime!

7 Days Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching Itinerary:

Day 0 Friday
Arrive in Port McNeill by vehicle or via Port Hardy by air.
Overnight in Port McNeill.
(Reservations can be made through the Ecosummer office with no reservation fee)

Day 1 Saturday L / D
At 9:00am the group meets and is shuttled over to the Water Taxi Launch. The Water Taxi transports the group to Ecosummer’s Base Camp in Johnstone Strait. We have lunch and settle in to camp, and then go for an exploratory paddle. There is opportunity for evening paddling as well.

Days 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur B / L / D
These days will be spent exploring both on foot and by sea kayak throughout the core orca territory of Johnstone Strait and surrounding waters. After breakfast, your guide will take you exploring in Johnstone Strait, maximizing opportunities for wildlife sightings wherever possible.

Day 7 – Fri B
After breakfast the group will participate in an early morning paddle before returning to the base camp to meet the water taxi. We return to Port McNeill by mid-day (weather and sea conditions permitting).

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Please Note: While we cannot guarantee Orca whale sightings, sea kayaking guides will focus on maximizing your opportunities for experiencing Orcas within the scope of this itinerary. Orcas whales are wild animals and as such their travel routes and environment are unpredictable.

For more information or to book sea kayaking and whale wacthing trips in BC call toll free
(USA & Canada) 1-800-465-8884.

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