Galiano Kayaks Day Tours

Join us for a 3-6 hr day paddle exploring the calm, protected waters surrounding Montague Harbour.

All tours include a half-hour introductory skills and safety lesson customized to your experience level. Our guides are not only skilled kayaking instructors, but also keen naturalists knowledgeable about the flora, fauna, and geology of the region.

We specialize in small tour groups of 2-6. Please call or email in advance to ensure a place for yourself on the tour.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices are listed in Canadian dollars and do not include GST.

Paddling with currents 

$85 (5HRS - Start time varies with tides) A custom tour for intermediate and experienced paddlers who wish to explore the pleasures and excitement of currents and eddies in Active Pass or Porlier Pass (Dionisio Point), both frequented by the Southern Gulf Island's Resident Orca pods.

Early bird

$55 (3HRS - 9am to Noon)  Enjoy a quiet morning paddle exploring the intertidal, usually starting at about 9 am. Bring along a thermos of coffee and a snack. If we are lucky the bakery boat will be in the harbour selling freshly baked bread, pies and cinnamon buns.

Afternoon paddle

$55 (3HRS - 1pm to 4pm)  Kayak in sheltered waters surrounded by islands, honeycombed sandstone cliffs and sunning seals.

$68 (4HRS - 1pm to 5pm) You'll have time to pull up on a beach, stretch, unpack your picnic lunch, take pictures, or beachcomb.

Day paddle

$85 (6HRS - 11am to 5pm)  A day paddle offers sightseeing to bird and seal sanctuaries and sculpted sandstone galleries. Enjoy a leisurely picnic, or swirl around the small chain of islands west of the harbour. Ideal for intermediates or adventurous beginners.

Sunset paddle

$55  (3HRS - Start time varies with sunset)  Paddle in the warmth of the setting sun under crimson skies. A wonderful end to the day.

Night or Full Moon paddle

$55 (3HRS - Start time varies with sunset)  Under the stars and moon you'll dip your paddle into the sea all aglow with bioluminescence.

Custom B & B tours

  We can arrange a B&B kayak tour  package starting at $119.00 per person (minimum 2 people). Tour includes  accommodations, breakfast, and at least one 3-hour tour of your choice. Subject to availability. Phone or e-mail us for details.

Camping expeditions

We tailor trips according to experience and interest. Beginners are welcome to request these tours. We can tailor trip routes according to experience or sightseeing interests. Call or e-mail for rates.

Weekend Getaway

2 days. Kayak through strings of sculpted sandstone islets around Wallace and the Secretary Islands.

Wilderness Island

3 days. Kayak to Pirate's Cove in De Courcy Island and visit Valdes Island's spectacular sandstone galleries.

Captain's Passage Isles

3 days. Circumnavigate Prevost Island and discover the surrounding islets, deep coves and wildflower meadows.

Islands of the Outer Rim

3 days. Circumnavigate Saturna Island. Watch Sea Lions and seals feasting in the tidal rush.

Customized tours

Tell us where you want to go. We've got the experience to help you realize it! We can paddle in Barclay Sound, Clayoquot Sound, Esperanza Inlet, Lasqueti, Texada Islands and BC's newest Marine Park, or anywhere else in BC that interests you and your group. Just ask!