Kayak our Inlets
West Coast Wilderness Lodge was built at the crossroads of four major waterways: Sechelt Inlet, Jervis Inlet, Hotham Sound and Agamemnon Channel. Each has thousands of islands, bays and coves for visitors to explore.
Sechelt Inlet is our favorite kayaking destination here on the Sunshine Coast. A narrow inland sea, its forested slopes and historic fishing villages will give you a feel of what coastal B.C. was like in decades past.
This fjord has more than 350 kilometers of mostly uninhabited coastline to explore and so many hidden secrets that you could spend a lifetime discovering them.
The surrounding mountains and islands prevent strong winds from forming large waves in our area, unlike along the outer coastline. It is the perfect place to develop your kayaking skills. Still, afternoon winds can strengthen against the currents so if you are uncertain or have never paddled before, take a guide.
All kayak rentals include kayak, paddle, pfd, throw bag and flotation device.
Please note that our half-day rentals start at 9am and 1pm. Overnight rentals are also available.
In order to rent our kayaks and equipment one of our guides will assess your level of ability. When renting equipment out a trip itinerary must always be provided.
Rental Rates:
| Half Day | Full Day | 24 hours | Two Days | Three Days | Additional Days | |
| Single |
$35 | $55 | $64 | $88 | $116 | $36 |
| Double | $50 | $75 | $90 | $130 | $169 | $40 |
Guided Kayak Tours
Introductory Kayak Lesson
Never been in a kayak? It's much easier than you think!
You will learn the basic paddle strokes with an easy kayaking lesson in our sheltered waters.
This one-and-a-half-hour lesson is great for all ages and fitness levels.
$60 per person
Minimum two persons
Includes kayak and instructor
Two-hour Inlets' Kayak Trip
Explore the chain of islands called Sutton Islands right in front of the Lodge.
Depending on the tide, we will head past a fish processing plant and government wharf lined with old-timers' fishing boats into Egmont's "downtown" to learn about its history and geography, or kayak west past eagles' nests and colonies of sea stars.
$60 per person
Minimum two persons
Includes kayak and guide
Three-Hour Inlets' Kayak Trip
Sit back, relax and explore one of the most beautiful places in the world while kayaking the protected waters of Sechelt Inlet. Our guides design each trip differently to suit the tides and your abilities.One of our most popular destinations is a tour of Seal Rock for a visit with a colony of friendly seals basking in the sun.
The colony, which at any time can range from thirty to a hundred seals, loves their rock because it is the perfect place to hang out and catch the afternoon sun.
As you get closer and closer to Seal Rock, these curious creatures will slip into the water for a better view of you! It is not uncommon for half of the pack to escort the tour back to the Lodge dock.
This is one of our most popular kayaking expeditions.
Minimum two persons
Includes kayak and guide
Twilight Phosphorescence Kayak Trip
Dip your kayak paddle on a twilight adventure and watch as streams of glowing algae swirl in your wake. In summer and fall, our ocean at night looks like a sky full of stars.
To get the full effect, paddle out on a guided tour past the broken island chain, Sutton Islands, to a peaceful scene in full darkness. Drift above schools of thousands of fish, and watch for seals darting through the waters beneath you, their bodies outlined in light.
Smack your paddle and watch in delight as rock cod, ling cod and other sea creatures dart in surprise.
Due to the ephemeral nature of these tiny creatures, they cannot be captured on camera. The only way to experience this phenomenon is to see it.
Minimum two persons
Includes kayak and guide
Hotham Sound Kayak Tour
This five-hour tour starts when you and your guide are ferried from the Lodge on a short, scenic boat cruise across Jervis Inlet to Hotham Sound.
Here you will explore not only one of the deepest waterways on the B.C. coast, but one of its warmest bays as well.
Once into Hotham Sound, you will slip into your kayak and paddle to Friel Falls, which at 1400 feet tall is considered to be the longest free-standing waterfall between here and Alaska. Depending upon the time of year and the amount of recent rainfall, the sound of the falls can been compared to thunder; don't be surprised if you can hear it from a mile away.
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After paddling, you may want to take advantage of the excellent water conditions to go swimming or diving for oysters. If you bring your catch back to the Lodge we will gladly throw them on the barbecue for you.
More than likely you will have worked up an appetite, so let the guide take you to one of her favorite lunch spots. After a delicious lunch prepared by our chefs, hop back in your kayak and paddle to the head of the Sound to be picked up and taken back to the Lodge. Just before you depart, don't forget to take a picture.
Minimum two persons
$300 per person for groups of four
Includes lunch, kayak, guide and boat transport
Overnight Kayaking Trip
For groups of four or more, we can design a one-of-a-kind overnight tour of Hotham Sound, Tzoonie Narrows or Princess Louisa Inlet.
Camp out in our comfortable tents, with a campfire-cooked meal under thousands of stars.
Splash in the phosphorescence and sample one of our award-winning B.C. wines.