EXPERIENCE TOFINO KAYAKING LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Our Tofino Kayak Tours are sure to offer an unforgettable kayaking experience in spectacular Clayoquot Sound, a world renowned mecca for sea kayaking. Immerse yourself in the extreme natural beauty that surrounds you. Bask in a temperate coastal rainforest, one of the largest left in the world. Enjoy a pristine marine environment teeming with life. At Paddle West Kayaking, we’ll make sure your Tofino Kayak Tour is one of a kind.
No previous experience is required on any of our Tofino kayaking tours. A brief introduction to kayak safety and paddling technique is included at the start of each trip.
Tofino Islands
Explore beautiful Tofino shorelines and island channels while enjoying the breathtaking sights of the surrounding mountains. This is the perfect kayak tour if you only have a few hours but want to experience Tofino’s famous scenery and wildlife.
Rainforest
Kayak Tour & Guided Rainforest Walk On Meares Island
The perfect balance of kayaking and hiking. Paddle through the Tofino’s islands en route to the famous Big Tree Trail on Meares Island, in the Wah-nah-jus-Hilthoois Tribal Park.
Upon arrival to Meares Island, embark on a guided walk through old-growth temperate rainforest while learning about natural and cultural history. On the way home, we will be sure to choose a new route through the islands.
Viva Las Vargas
Ride the tide out to Vargas Island, west of Tofino. This tour offers a taste of real West Coast paddling — open coastal views, short crossings between islands, rugged shoreline, and sandy beaches. On this tour, head out from the Tofino harbour, island hopping your way to Vargas. Stay on the lookout for wildlife — both in the water, and on shore. This tour includes a rest stop on a gorgeous sandy beach. Viva Las Vargas!
Lemmens Inlet
Ride the tide deep into Lemmens Inlet — this tour is one of the best ways to escape the busyness of town and bask in the natural beauty that surrounds you. Lemmens Inlet offers the most protected conditions for kayaking from Tofino. Travel in calm waters directly beside towering old-growth forested mountains. Glide through small islands and over mudflats as you search for wildlife. This tour includes a stop on a rocky shoreline. Sometimes your guide will include a short forest hike if desired.
Discover the night
Bioluminescent Kayak Tour [Mid Aug-Mid Sept]
Experience the awe inspiring starry sky far from the lights of town. If lucky, we may see bioluminescent phytoplankton which sparkle and dance — the ocean will look just like the starry night sky. This unique tour is offered from mid-August to mid-September for optimum chances of witnessing bioluminescence.
Our Tofino Kayak Tours connect you directly with the ocean and rainforest surrounding Tofino, BC — allowing you to explore and re-energize amongst the towering trees and pristine waters of this sea kayakers paradise. Striking scenery and endless wilderness make for a perfect sea kayaking adventure. Naturalists and photographers will be enthralled by the uniquely evolved life in these lush coastal environments.