5 Things That May Surprise You on a Kayaking & Camping Trip

So you’re considering a kayaking and camping trip because you want to see orcas in the wild or perhaps explore a particular corner of the globe.

Staying Clean on an Ocean Kayaking & Camping Adventure

Sea kayaking trips are an incredible way to immerse yourself in the beauty of our natural world and experience up-close encounters with wildlife. But wild camping under the stars does have limitations when it comes to showering and staying clean.

With breathtakingly beautiful desert landscapes and sparkling waters teeming with marine life, Baja California Sur is one of our most popular destinations.

Getting to Port McNeill, British Columbia

Overlooking Queen Charlotte Strait, Port McNeill is a picturesque harbor town on the north coast of Vancouver Island. It has a permanent population of around 2,500 people but this number swells considerably during the summer months when adventure-seeking travelers arrive to explore this stunning corner of the world. 

Is It Safe to Kayak With Orcas in British Columbia?

The scientific name for orca whales, Orcinus orca, literally translates to “Demon of the Deep.” In English, they are most commonly known as killer whales. Both names suggest that they are dangerous animals, to be feared, and kept at a safe distance.

I’ve been fortunate to have kayaked in many areas of Baja California.  Shaped like a finger, and stretching south from the U.S.

CREATURE FEATURE: Northern Resident Orcas of British Columbia

Nicknamed “Baja’s seafood candy”, chocolate clams (almejas chocolatas) are the delightfully named shellfish specialty of this beautiful peninsula. Their scientific name is Megapitaria squalida, with their common name resulting from their brown color (rather than having a chocolate flavor).

So, you’re thinking of heading to Baja to see the gray whales this year. You may be looking forward to escaping sub-zero temperatures and digging your feat into sugary sand. You may be looking forward to fresh seafood, snorkeling with tropical fish or sipping on a cocktail.

25 Years of Kayaking, Whale Watching and Friendship in British Columbia

25 years ago, Terry Prichard and Nancy Mertz created Sea Kayak Adventures with the dream to design inspiring, nature-rich adventures that rejuvenate your b