Trip summary

Let us show you around where we live. Kayak, hike, explore or simply soak in all the splendour of our neck of the woods.

Day 1 Vancouver
Day 2-5 Gulf Island hiking and kayaking
Day 6-8 Alpine hikes
Day 9-12 Nootka Island
Day 8 Inside Passage
Day 13-18 Johnstone Strait
Day 19-20 Vancouver

Departure: July 9 2012
Duration: 20 days
From: Vancouver
Price: $Can 4,300/$US 4,100
Group size: 8-10

Congratulations for the trip design. Incredible variation in landscapes and activity. Thoughtful and expert leadership too. Hats off to all of you!
Jordi Martinez, Spain

  • Vancouver Island sunset - Nature Trek Canada expedition
    A feast for all the senses along the coast
    Photographer Ine de Bresser
  • Kayaking in the Gulf Islands - Nature Trek Canada expedition
    Discover the southern Gulf Islands by seakayak
    Photographer Roel de Weger
  • Gulf Islands National Park - Nature Trek Canada expedition
    .... and on foot
    Photographer Roel de Weger
  • Strathcona Provincial Park - Nature Trek Canada expedition
    Hike Strathcona Park’s high country
    Photographer John Hermsen
  • Nootka coast - Nature Trek Canada expedition
    The remote and spectacular Nootka coast
    Photographer Gerard van Westrienen
  • Nootka Trail hiking - Nature Trek Canada expeditions
    Hiking on the Nootka Trail
    Photographer Danny Stegeman
  • Ferry in Johnstone Strait -  Nature Trek Canada expedition
    Explore Johnston Strait in search of wildlife
    Photographer Bart Hof
  • Humpback whale in Johnstone Strait - Nature Trek Canada expedition
    Found it! (Humpback whale in Johnstone Strait)
    Photographer Janus Eliens

Vancouver Island Explorer

Vancouver Island's rugged coastline is blanketed by ancient temperate rainforest. Wildlife is plentiful and tidal pools teem with colourful creatures. Our journey starts by exploring the sheltered waters of Gulf Islands National Park followed by Vancouver Island’s montane splendour of the Strathcona Range - prime vistas and a dazzling array of flowers.

Wilderness beckons when board a 'Beaver' and fly to the outer coast! From our basecamp we venture into lush rainforests and explore incredible shores. Along with birds and marine mammals, the highest densities of wolves occurs right here too! Dessert is an exploratory trip through the Broughton Archipellago by charterboat. Here, the snow capped Coast Mountains are our backdrop when we seek out orcas and bears in their natural habitat while immersing ourselves in the rich native culture of the area.

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