The 5 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island

August 22, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia including Adventuress Sea Kayaking, One Tree Paddles - Day Tours, Water Bear Adventures, Brackish Adventures, Haida Gold Ocean Adventures.

1. Adventuress Sea Kayaking

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Adventuress Sea Kayaking

Hello Adventurers! We are now open for our covid-safe rentals, lessons and tours according to the Provincial Health Guidelines. Come join us for some relaxation, fresh air & sunshine and exercise. Shake off the doldrums and immerse yourself in a quiet wilderness paddle. The scenery is spectacular here with mountain vistas, old growth rainforests, and our amazing wildlife. What better way to see all of this than to paddle the shores of beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada in a kayak. We will be opening soon for our multi-day adventures, so give us a shout or email if you want to be on the list. Day tours and sunset paddles start as low as $55/person and include instruction, kayak and gear, dry bags and a certified guide; no experience necessary. Double kayaks are available to paddle with a friend or a younger family member. Jan Kretz, the owner, is a certified kayak guide and Paddle Canada instructor and has a Passion for Paddling. Come join us!

2. One Tree Paddles - Day Tours

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One Tree Paddles - Day Tours

Offering Kayak and SUP tours, lessons and rentals from Fairwind's Marina (Schooner Cove) in Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island. Our focus has been to influence the kayaking industry into becoming more environmentally conscious by providing sustainable products and services. One Tree is all that was ever necessary to explore the wonders of nature through the sport of ocean kayaking.

3. Water Bear Adventures

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Water Bear Adventures

Your captain (Shane Servant B Sc.) is a marine biologist with over 25 years experience on the ocean. He has done fishing charter work in many areas in B.C. since 1995. Shane worked as a public educator and Diving Officer at the Bamfield Marine Science Centre from 1995-2000. He is a Master SCUBA DIVER TRAINER for PADI and a professional videographer involved in a number of nature documentaries. Since 2000 he has focused on fish and fish habitat surveys for industry and government, whales are also sometimes spotted. Many marine birds will keep you entertained as well. You also get to learn about some interesting facts about the local area. See website. The Water Bear is a very solid custom 26+’ aluminum live aboard previously used to conduct marine research in remote locations. This vessel has lots of stories. This vessel is very comfortable and sea worthy. All safety requirements by Transport Canada are met or exceeded. Fully insured. We can accommodate large groups.

4. Brackish Adventures

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Brackish Adventures

Brackish Adventures offer Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard / Sup lessons, tours and rentals in the Nanoose Bay, Parksville and Nanaimo regions.

5. Haida Gold Ocean Adventures

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Haida Gold Ocean Adventures

Explore the Salish Sea in style on our luxury 30ft cruiser. Book us for a fishing charter or a scenic ocean tour to experience the west coast from the water. Whether it's reeling in a Pacific salmon, visiting marine parks or spotting whales, dolphins and other sea life, an ocean adventure with Haida Gold will be the highlight of your visit to Vancouver Island.

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