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Queen Charlotte Strait - God's Pocket
offered by supplier M07982 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 8
people
Destination(s):
British Columbia
Specialty Categories:
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
Wildlife Viewing
Season: May - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1400 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1400 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
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God’s Pocket Provincial Park is comprised of a peaceful chain of islands off the northeastern end of Vancouver Island. Few kayakers are seen here; most head further south to Johnstone Strait, so there is a distinct feeling of isolation in this area.
Jacques Cousteau considered this area to be one of the best cold-water diving destinations in the world, and at low tide, you’ll agree. The famous ‘Browning Wall’ in particular, is covered with fantastic inter-tidal life, and anything from sea stars, urchins, plumose anemones, and giant barnacles can be seen right from our kayaks.
But this area offers much more; deer are often seen so close they seem tame, Bald Eagles line the trees, and Sea Lions, Humpbacks, and Minke whales often pass by our campsites.
Our God’s Pocket tour five-day tour offers a chance for peaceful exploration of a beautiful area – away from some of the more crowded kayaking destinations.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
We first meet the evening before the trip starts at 8:00 pm for a short pre-trip meeting with your guides. They will provide you with an overview of what to expect on your trip, provide you with dry bags to pack your personal items and to answer any last minute questions you may have.
We meet at 8:00am to begin our trip. If necessary you will be able to store extra luggage at the hotel during your trip and leave your car parked in their lot free of charge.
The water taxi quickly transport us and all of our gear and kayaks from the busy harbour to our first wilderness campsite. At camp we go over basic kayak instruction and safety considerations on shore and then spend some time practising our kayak skills in sheltered water. Once everyone is comfortable in their kayaks we begin our journey.
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Day 2:
During the trip we normally camp at 2 different sites. Our exact route will vary depending on the opportunities of viewing wildlife, current and tide conditions and the weather.
During our trips we often see many sea mammal species including; orcas (killer whales), Minke whales, Humpback whales, Grey whales, Pacific White Sided dolphin, Dall’s porpoises, Stellar sea lions and harbour seals.
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Day 3:
The currents that regularly move between the many islands also help sustain a wide variety of intertidal life. We will try to coordinate some of our paddling with low tides so we can explore the colourful life just below the surface of the water. Many species of Sea Stars, urchins and plumose anemones can all be seen during low tide.
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Day 4:
In addition to our kayaking we wil have an opportuntiy to explore the forest and beaches and will see evidence of past First Nations presence. On Hurst and Bell Islands we will see large middens (shell mounds) that have accumulated over centuries of native use. Your guides are well versed on the local history and wildlife and will eagerly share their knowledge with you.
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Day 5:
After breakfast we will break down camp and pack all of our gear one last time. We will have an opportunity for a short paddle before breaking for lunch and some shore exploration. After lunch we are picked up by water taxi for the return journey to Port McNeill. We are normally back by 3:30 pm.
Guests usually have time to catch the last flight out of Port Hardy or to catch a late evening ferry back to the mainland but if anything delays our plans you will miss your connections. For this reason we suggest that guests spend the last night at the Quarterdeck. Most guests choose this option and decide to get together that evening for a no-host farewell dinner in the hotel’s restaurant or pub.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
Wildlife Viewing
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