The 10 Best Kayaking & Canoeing in Canada, Canada

April 16, 2022 Hana Mouser

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1. North River Kayak

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5.0 based on 210 reviews

North River Kayak

NRKT is situated on the Murray Rd. in North River, Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia, Canada. North River Kayak Tours property is located just steps away from our launch site where we paddle anywhere from 3 hours to 5 days along the coastline of Cape Breton Island. See why we are listed within Trip Advisors top 10% receiving their Certificate of excellence in 2013.

2. Nova Shores Sea Kayaking

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5.0 based on 331 reviews

Nova Shores Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayak the highest tides on earth paddling the Bay of Fundy while exploring Cape Chignecto Park in Nova Scotia, Canada. Experience the towering cliffs, sea stacks, caves and arches. It's a kayaking wonderland! We offer day tours, 2- and 3-day tours and cater to beginners as well as experienced kayakers, to ages 12 to 85, to families, groups of friends and individuals.

3. North Island Kayak

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5.0 based on 971 reviews

North Island Kayak

Kayaking tours with the Orcas, Humpback Whales and other wildlife direct from Telegraph Cove. We offer the very best in all inclusive, guided kayak tours from 2 hours to 8 days with a focus on unobtrusive wildlife observation and fun kayaking for all. Separate family and adult adventures, great base camps and exceptional nomadic expeditions. Over 250 killer whales, an ever increasing number of Humpback Whales and a plethora of other animals are at home each summer in our backyard of Johnstone Strait, Robson Bight and the Broughton Archipelago. North Island Kayak is the only kayak tour or rental company located in Telegraph Cove. We have multiple tours on the water every day to serve you better. We are the local option with the local knowledge. Come experience the difference.

4. Ocean River Sports

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5.0 based on 567 reviews

Ocean River Sports

Come enjoy the ultimate Victoria Kayaking Experience with Ocean River Adventures. Located in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, kayaking is a great way to explore our historic city. Join us on one of our Harbour Kayak tours or Sunset Tours. We also offer an Oak Bay Shoreline Kayaking Tour as well as our unique Discovery Island Kayak Tour, recognised as one of the top tours in Victoria. Offering expeditions, tours and courses throughout the Vancouver Island region, our guests will experience all the wild West Coast has to offer. Hands-on education about water and marine conservation is a key theme and we only employ certified guides that respect sensitive ecosystems and species while teaching about the importance of ocean sustainability, preservation and conservation. Victoria’s premier paddling and outdoor adventure company. Want to try something different? We are also a premium stand up paddle tour operator in the southern Vancouver Island and Victoria region.

5. Madawaska Kanu Centre

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5.0 based on 214 reviews

Madawaska Kanu Centre

Madawaska Kanu Centre provides personal instruction in whitewater kayaking & canoeing. We offer all the comforts of a European-style vacation resort with delicious and nutritious buffet meals. Classes are small and the river is clean, warm and uncrowded. For a shorter visit, enjoy a two hour Madawaska Rafting trip (ages 2 & up)! Five fun-filled kilometers of beautiful scenery and tumbling whitewater in the Algonquin Park area. Our skilled guides steer the raft down river as you hold-on and enjoy the adventures! Fun for the whole family!

6. Black Bear Kayaking

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5.0 based on 329 reviews

Black Bear Kayaking

Since 2010 Black Bear Kayak provides Kayaking adventure and hiking tours departing from Tofino. Explore the rugged coasts of Clayoquot Sound and meet the wildlife at its doorstep. No experience required!

7. Pleasant Paddling

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5.0 based on 162 reviews

Pleasant Paddling

The islands around Blue Rocks are some of the best kayaking in Nova Scotia. We offer daily kayak tours and rentals in this beautiful and sheltered area. If you haven't explored these islands, it is a must.

8. T'ashii Paddle School

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5.0 based on 143 reviews

T'ashii Paddle School

T'ashii Paddle Canoing leads Cultural Canoe Tours in a traditional cedar dugout canoe with a cultural first-nation guide.

9. Kelp Reef Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,072 reviews

Kelp Reef Adventures

Kayaking is the best way to see Victoria. We specialize in safe, fun and educational kayak tours of Victoria's Harbour and waterfront. Our floating location at Fisherman's Wharf is a 10 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal and 20 minutes from downtown on the scenic boardwalk. We are the closest kayak shop to the Juan de Fuca straight, so when conditions allow, we will paddle along the coast to the kelp forests and an island the harbour seals frequent. Along the way we may see different shore birds like eagles, osprey, oystercatchers, cormorants, and the great blue heron. Starfish, jelly fish and kelp crabs are usually hiding just below the surface. Kayaking is easy and we make it easier by offering paddling jackets, gloves and a bottle of water. Plus on our kayak launch you won't even get your feet wet!

10. Spirit of the West Adventures

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5.0 based on 211 reviews

Spirit of the West Adventures

Spirit of the West kayaking Adventures has been offering sea kayaking tours and trips around Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, since 1996. Our most popular tours travel to the orca waters of Johnstone Strait, British Columbia to kayak in the realm of the whales. We also offer trips to Desolation Sound, the Broughton Archipelago, Nuchatlitz Marine Park on the west coast of Vancouver Island and the Great Bear Rainforest on the Central Coast. We also offer tours to the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas and Chilean Patagonia during the North American winter.

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