Day Tours
Exploring the coastal waters through short kayaking adventures.
Half Day Wildlife Watching Tours
Our 3 hour guided wildlife tours follow the shoreline from each of our paddling centers. On a typical day you can expect to see bald eagles, harbour seals and plenty of inter-tidal life.
On exceptional days you can expect to see river otters, a sea lion or two, pacific white-sided dolphins and maybe even a whale!
From your kayak you will be able to view an array of bird life in their natural habitat.
What’s Included:
- Experienced sea kayak guides
- Kayak, paddle, PFD & safety gear
What’s Not Included:
- Water bottles
- Camera
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This tour launches at 9:30 from our Mill Bay Location. Meet us down on the dock at the Mill Bay Marina.
$95 (plus gst & service fee)
Cancellation: Blue Dog Kayaking requires full payment in advance for all half day, sunset and day tours. No refund will be given if cancelled within 48 hours. Full refund will be made if cancelled with more than 48 hours notice. -
This tour launches at 9:30 from our Port Sidney Location, launching into the Gulf Islands National Park. Meet us down on the dock at the Port Sidney Marina
$95 (plus gst & service fee)
Cancellation: Blue Dog Kayaking requires full payment in advance for all half day, sunset and day tours. No refund will be given if cancelled within 48 hours. Full refund will be made if cancelled with more than 48 hours notice.
Sunset Tours
Embark on a relaxing 2 hour tour, to get you out on the water enjoying the vibrant colours from the sunset. Enjoy a gentle, slow paced paddle, and a great way to unwind after a long day. These tours are most enjoyed during the summer months.
*Note: Tour times change throughout the season.
What’s Included:
- Experienced sea kayak guides
- Kayak, paddle, PFD & safety gear
What’s Not Included:
- Water bottles
- Camera
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This tour launches from our Mill Bay Location. Meet us down on the dock at the Mill Bay Marina.
$85 (plus gst & service fee)
Cancellation: Blue Dog Kayaking requires full payment in advance for all half day, sunset and day tours. No refund will be given if cancelled within 48 hours. Full refund will be made if cancelled with more than 48 hours notice. -
This tour launches from our Port Sidney Location, launching into the Gulf Islands National Park. Meet us down on the dock at the Port Sidney Marina
$85 (plus gst & service fee)
Cancellation: Blue Dog Kayaking requires full payment in advance for all half day, sunset and day tours. No refund will be given if cancelled within 48 hours. Full refund will be made if cancelled with more than 48 hours notice.
Full Day Tours
Launching from our paddling center at Port Sidney Marina, join us a on a day paddle & picnic in the Gulf Islands. An ideal paddling location, the Gulf Islands are one of the most beautiful and accessible archipelagos in the world. Distances are short, scenery is varied, and, despite the close proximity, civilization seems worlds away. Add the chance to see whales, bald eagles, seals, sea lions, otters, and you have the makings for a grand wildlife outing all within reasonable distance from your launch site.
Several of the Islands including Sidney Island are accessible in a day. Our general route is travelling North towards Portland Island for a nice Picnic before coming back. For a stronger paddling group we may paddle over to Mandarte Island to enjoy a bird show, followed by a short lunch on Sidney spit and nice paddle back to the marina.
What’s Included:
- Experienced sea kayak guides
- Kayak, paddle, PFD & safety gear
- Speciality lunch catered by Alexander’s Coffee in Sidney
What’s Not Included:
- Water bottles
- Camera
- Sunprotetion
- Hat
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This tour launches from our Port Sidney Location, launching into the Gulf Islands National Park. Meet us down on the dock at the Port Sidney Marina for 9.30 & expect to be back by 4 pm.
$190 (plus gst & service fee)
Cancellation: Blue Dog Kayaking requires full payment in advance for all half day, sunset and day tours. No refund will be given if cancelled within 48 hours. Full refund will be made if cancelled with more than 48 hours notice.
Private Tours
Our company thrives on providing the best sea kayak opportunities for all. For private groups, special events or commercial groups, please reach out for information and special pricing. This programming requires a minimum of 4 participants.
