Things to do in Victoria, Vancouver Island: The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

February 13, 2022 Christa Meece

Victoria is a thriving city of heritage architecture and time-honored traditions like afternoon tea. With the ocean at its doorstep and wilderness in its backyard, it’s also a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. You can find everything from a world-class science and natural history museum to a blooming public park where peacocks roam freely, plus a range of unique shops, cafes and restaurants. And more cycling routes than any other Canadian city, providing a great way to explore the scenery.
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1. Ocean River Sports

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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.

2. Kelp Reef Adventures

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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!

3. Victoria Kayak

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Victoria Kayak

Regardless if this is your first kayaking adventure or if you are perpetually wet behind the ears, our kayak tours and rentals are a great way to see Victoria and the local marine wildlife from a unique vantage point. Located in the heart of historic Victoria Harbour, Victoria Kayak is just steps away from the Empress Hotel, Royal BC Museum and the BC Legislature in downtown Victoria. There’s no better way to kick off a stay in Victoria than with a kayak adventure!

4. Victoria Waterfront Tours

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Victoria Waterfront Tours

We are located in the best location to kayak Victoria's Outer Harbour! Avoid busy downtown harbour traffic and quickly paddle with amazing Olympic Mountain vistas, harbour seal colonies, blue herons, eagles, jellies, star fish and kelp forests just around the headland from our shop. We offer several guided sea kayaking tours that range from an Inner Harbour paddle to a true West Coast paddling experience on a full day kayaking tour to a historic lighthouse. Enjoy the flavor of a local marina and paddle with us in Victoria's amazing ocean environment. Our tours include a lesson at the beginning of each tour as well as all of the kayakiing equipment needed. We look forward to exploring with you!

5. SUP Rebel

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SUP Rebel

SUP Rebel is a Stand Up Paddleboard company in Victoria BC, Canada. Come and see the iconic Inner Harbour while enjoying the one of the most popular sports in the world. If a serene trip through the harbour isn't your style, try our adventurous gulf islands tours and experience one of the most unique tours in Canada. We also offer fitness and yoga classes on SUP.

6. South Island SUP

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South Island SUP

Enjoy paddling with otters and seals while eagles soar overhead. SUP (stand up paddleboarding) is a great way to experience the beauty of Victoria and southern Vancouver Island. SUP is easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages. Participants are able to quickly progress and develop the skills necessary to improve fitness or simply enjoy the experience. SUP is a great full body workout. Sign up for a lesson, tour, event or rental and get out on the water!

7. First Class Fishing Charters and Adventures

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First Class Fishing Charters and Adventures

FIRST CLASS FISHING CHARTERS & ADVENTURES, VICTORIA, BC First Class Fishing Charters & Adventures is Located on the southern most part of beautiful Vancouver Island where the Pacific Ocean and Juan De Fuca Strait meets. Come Experience Roche Harbour located on the Northwest side of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington along the Haro Strait bordering Canada and The United States. Roche Harbour was named after Richard Roche who served under the British Captain Henry Kellett in 1846. Lime production was a major industry in Roche Harbour back in 1886. The Roche Harbour Marina is a designated port of entry for pleasure crafts and is considered one of the best marinas in the Western United States. The Haro Hotel is considered to be one of the focal points on the Island. Spend the day walking around the Rosort or rent a Moped and cruise to the other side of the Island where you'll find Friday Harbour. First Class Fishing Charters & Adventures - Victoria, BC Outdoor enthusiast or not, come explore parts of Southern British Columbia's rugged coast lines, including the breath taking San Juans and Gulf Islands, a part of the world we are very proud to call home. We offer a wide range of Adventures including Fishing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Scuba Diving, Sightseeing and more. Whether you're planning an extended adventure or just in Victoria,BC for the day, give us a call and let us help build your guided ocean fishing adventure or come explore the beautiful waters off the Southern West Coast of Vancouver Island. We recommend bringing your video & digital camera's along to record your memories. Share your Ocean Adventure ideas with us

8. Adventure G.I.

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Adventure G.I.

I am the operator of a small business in Victoria BC, that provides instruction and guiding to individuals and groups, as well as contracted instruction and guiding to companies and resorts. I am happy to be able to provide instruction and guiding with over a decade of experience in Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Skiing, and Outdoor Emergency Care. I am a L2 Paddle Canada Instructor and Level 1 Guide by Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC. I am also qualified to Level 3 Rock Guide and as an Outdoor Emergency Care Technician. It has become my passion to share my experience with others.

9. Aaron Miller

Aaron Miller

My name is Aaron. I have over 15 years of climbing and snowboarding experience and nearing a decade of kayaking experience. Although adventure sport is a passion, a bigger passion is teaching. I like using my experience to teach skills and bring people into new sports so that thy can go out and have fun with all the knowledge that is needed to be safe.

10. Go Kayak

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