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Can You Kayak with Whales and Dolphins in Desolation Sound?
Can You Kayak with Whales in Desolation Sound? A commonly asked question from guests planning on visiting us in Desolation Sound concerns wildlife: “What will we see and when is the best time to see it?! Is it possible to kayak with whales?!” Whales and dolphins are some of the most asked about wildlife, and […]
Three Great Hikes You Can Reach by Kayak in Desolation Sound
Desolation Sound is renowned as a premier sea kayak destination on the British Columbia coast, but few people know that there are a number of great hikes – only accessible by boat in Desolation Sound – that are perfect to break up the paddling. These Desolation Sound hikes have differing features and difficulties, from forested […]
25 Years in Desolation Sound: Why We Love it Here
2019 will be the 25th year that Powell River Sea Kayak has been running kayak tours, offering kayak rentals and lessons, and recently added eco resort packages at Cabana Desolation Eco Resort into Desolation Sound, British Columbia. Over that time we have cultivated a reputation of quality, safety and local knowledge that has made us […]
Guide’s Eye View: 7 Day Desolation & Mountains Loop (Part 2)
[This is the second and final instalment of a series written by PRSK guide Luke Raftl. Read the first Part of the series here] Day 4 After 3 days on the move and paddling around 40 nautical miles, the middle day of our adventure was a rest day of sorts. Using the Toba Inlet camp […]
Guide’s Eye View: 7 Day Desolation & Mountains Loop (Part 1)
[This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Trip Review Series written by a Powell River Sea Kayak guide — read the second part here] On the August long weekend last year, seven intrepid guests and two guides from Powell River Sea Kayak took the opportunity that the fantastic weather presented us and paddled beyond […]
