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Kayak Tours & Lessons
 What’s the best way to experience the magic of the ocean environment? By becoming part of it in a sea kayak! For over 10 years our Naturalists and Outdoor Educators have provided visitors to our area with the very finest Sea Kayaking experiences. Our local area knowledge goes well beyond the basics, with in depth interactive tours and instruction that inspire you to step into the picture!
Floating in a sea kayak requires only a few inches of water, so imagine the places you can go. From sea birds to seals, purple sea stars to sea cucumbers, the marine world of our area is fascinatingly diverse!
All of our kayak programs leave from Lund and are suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Each program includes an introduction to sea kayaking to ensure your comfort and safety before we set out to explore nearby bays and islands, travelling along a shoreline rich with intertidal marine life. All of our kayak programs emphasize active learning and are a true learning adventure!
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Guided Tours
  
Join an award winning Terracentric family program today! Our most popular Family Program, our Floating Families kayak tour gets the whole family out on the water together. Recognized as leaders in Family Friendly programming, we have created a program that draws on the magic of the coast to create the ultimate in family friendly fun. Our team of Outdoor Educators and Group Facilitators create an interactive playscape that will put you in the picture. Nearby beaches and islands become our playground as we paddle, swim and snorkel our way through a day’s adventure, Lund style. Imaginative games and family-designed activities stir up plenty of fun and learning that is sure to engage the entire family.
Our Facilitators have been designing and delivering imaginative, fun and safe intergenerational family programs for more than 15 years. Bring your entire family for a fabulous day on the high seas that will be the one you are still talking about years later!
Full Day (6 hours) - SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AGES 8 & UP
$109 per adult, $79 per child (up to 13 years) + GST
Includes lunch, kayaks, exciting guide, and a safety lesson.
Min. 3 people
Half Day (3.5 hours) - SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 & UP
$69 per adult, $49 per child (up to 13 years) + GST
Includes kayaks, guide, and a safety lesson.
Min. 2 people
 Meet some of our areas ‘Major Rock’ Stars on this journey of discovery through the Ragged Islands, the local name for the Copeland Island Marine Park. In the near distance the volcanic formation of Major Rock can be seen protruding from the Strait, it’s rocky cliffs and shore a natural refuge for migrants and residents alike.
Come for a day in the ‘Raggeds’ and meet at least three Major Rock Stars!
$125 per adult, $89 per child (up to 13 years) + GST
Includes kayaks, equipment, guides, yummy lunch.
8 hrs
.jpg) Savary Island’s legendary warm waters and expansive sandy beaches are the destination on this tropical day tour. The island is a narrow, crescent shaped sliver of glacial outwash sediments – apart from an ancient granite outcrop at Green’s Point known as the ‘ anchor of the island”, Savary is essentially a migrating sandbar. From the shoreline to the uplands, Savary nurtures a rare sequence of ecosystems; expansive beaches to dune meadow and older forests. This unique geology and ecology makes Savary extremely rare, fragile and endangered. Discover your place in the picture by joining our expert Naturalists and Guides on this journey that sifts back through the layers of time. Includes delicious beach lunch served with plenty of relaxation and swimming before paddling home. Often called to Hawaii of the Pacific Northwest, this tropical jewel is not to be missed
$125 per adult, $89 per child (up to 13 years) + GST
Includes kayaks, equipment, guides, yummy lunch.
8 hrs
Desolation Sound Kayak & Zodiac Tour
New for 2009! Finally a day program that combines the best of our offerings; high end sea kayak programs with our signature marine sight seeing tour in world class Desolation Sound!
 Following a pre trip orientation by your Program Leaders that will ensure you get the most out of the day, you and your group will set out aboard our zodiac for a shortened marine sight seeing tour of the area. Listen as your on-board Naturalist and Guide begins to weave together the geological, natural and human stories of the Pacific Northwest. Travelling among some of the outer islands we will round Sarah Point, entering into the Sound that Captain George Vancouver found so Desolate all those years ago. There in a nearby-secluded bay we will rendezvous with our kayaks. Following our usual Sea Kayak introduction we will set out, paddling along craggy rocky shores covered in a vast array of intertidal life. We meander home, weaving our way through the archipelago of islands that compose the Copeland Island Marine Park, known locally as the ‘Raggeds’. As we paddle through the last remaining 3% of the Coastal Douglas Fir Ecosystem in the world, our interpretation includes an overview of this complex ecological area. A delicious shore lunch served at an ancient beach landing site, with as many local and organic ingredients as possible. As the afternoon draws to an end we complete our day’s journey by paddling into the Lund Harbor.
$139 per person + GST
Includes zodiac boat tour, kayaks, equipment, lunch, guides
8 hrs
Marine Science Paddle
 This program brings to life the true essence of Terracentric. Lead by passionate Outdoor Educators and Naturalists, this tour draws you into the complex and colourful coastal landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Known to be the area at which the tides that wrap around the northern and southern ends of Vancouver Island meet, the region boast stunning biodiversity. From Prickly Pear Cactus to the all important Western Red Cedar to more than 10,000 organisms that inhabit every square meter of the intertidal zone this tour.
Floating in a sea kayak requires only a few inches of water, so imagine the places you can go. From sea birds to seals, purple sea stars to sea cucumbers, the marine world of our area is fascinatingly diverse! Facilitated discussion lead by our passionate Naturalist and Guide and lively debate among our guests form an important part of this learning-by-doing experience. We discover the biology and geology of the region as well as the forces that impact the fragile ecosystem of the Georgia Strait, At the end of the program we give you some next steps to get.jpg) involved in marine and wilderness conservation in your own area.
While we always see fascinating things when out on our tours this one is best paddled on days when thetides are at their lowest.
$139 per person + GST
Includes Naturalist Guide, kayak, gear, delicious lunch
8 Hours
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Lund boasts some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Imagine setting out in your kayak just as the sun sets, catching the golden glow of the last rays as they dance behind distant snow capped peaks. As the evening deepens, you have the choice of paddling under a full moon, or in the darkness of a new moon during which the magic of bioluminescence comes alive. In this unbelievable spectacle tiny plankton explode in flashes of light as your paddle slips silently through the water.
Don’t miss out on this fabulous moonlight adventure. Unforgettable! Package this tour with a meal at one of our local dining establishments and a night’s stay in our guest suite for the ultimate romantic weekend adventure. See our packages section for more details.
Special Tour: View the Perseids Meteor Shower from the water - shooting stars above and twinkling luminescence below make for a magical evening adventure. Check with us in July for meteor shower dates.
$59 per person
3 hrs
Minimum 2 people
This interpretive kayak program explores Lund and the surrounding area by sea kayak. Hear intriguing stories of First Nations’ ingenuity and colourful tales of early settlers and their antics. Paddle the ragged shoreline with your Story-teller and Guide, learning about the area. The program finishes with an optional viewing of historical photographs located throughout the Historic Lund Hotel. No experience required! This program is a great way to get introduced to the area and to paddling!
$69 plus GST per person
3.5 Hours
Terracentric offers every level of support for your overnight kayaking trip. From planning & guiding the entire trip for you (with consultation and approval from you, of course!), to just picking up or dropping off you and your kayaks, and everything in between, our goal is to get you out there enjoying our beautiful marine world!
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Lessons & Certification
At the heart of all Terracentric programming is our commitment to innovative teaching techniques and instructional systems. Our Kayak Instructors are professional educators with years of worldwide experience. We are known regionally for our dedication and expertise in outdoor skill certification and skills instruction. Able to work with people of all ages and most physical abilities, we take pride in providing excellence in our service.
Designed to meet you at your level, our Sea Kayak Educational Programs blend practical experience with grounded theory, and are intended to give you more than just a few hours on the water. Whether you are just starting out, looking to refine your skills or are wanting to work professionally as a Guide, our Sea Kayak Educational Programs are the way.
Our instructors have taught and certified many paddlers for many years. Come learn with our area’s finest instructional team. Accept no imitations, make your next lesson a Terracentric lesson and see what everyone is talking about!
Want to take these courses as part of an entire program dedicated to Outdoor and Environmental Learning?
Click here to Learn more about Coast Mountain Academy a partnership program run with School District #47, Powell River. BC.
Do you have the feeling that you should take a lesson? Well listen to that feeling…it’s a good idea! There is way more to Sea Kayaking than meets the eye! This full day (8 hrs) lesson is designed to give you an overview of the basic components of Sea Kayaking and is aimed at making your paddling experience safer and more enjoyable. The lesson is a combination of on-land theory sessions and water based skills clinics.
What? Come Learn About:
- Boat design and construction
- Required and desired safety and other equipment
- Thoe origins of sea kayking including fascinating tales of early paddlers
- Efficient Manoeuvring Strokes
- Stability and Edging
- How to prevent poor performance through proper planning
- Group Management and Decision making
- Basic Seamanship including an overview of chart reading and basic navigation
- Paddle design and how to pick the right one for you
- Flexibility and core strengthening exercises
So What? Gain Confidence In:
- Safely launching or landing your boat
- Completing a calm Wet Exit
- Developing good paddling posture for an effective stroke.
- Recovering yourself or someone else in the event of a capsize.
Now What? Practice:
As the best way to build your skills is to practice and paddle with others we will offer you a 10% discount off of any Sea Kayak program when you take a full day lesson with us as well.
Develop good habits, understand the dangers and get the knowledge needed to safely enjoy se
a kayaking your entire life. Develop strong skills and habits from the start! Lesson includes several handouts and lists designed to support your learning.
Please bring lunch, swim suit, towel, spare clothing.
$124 per person + GST, includes kayak, gear, instructor, and resource materials
8 hrs
This more advanced lesson is for paddlers looking to build on their existing experience. Come to this half-day or full-day session to work on Advanced Paddling Strokes and Rescue Skills. This lesson helps you finesse the areas that you want to focus on, and the lesson plan is based on your goals for learning.
3 hrs - $49 per person + GST, includes kayak, gear, instructor and resource materials
6 hrs - $98 per person + GST, includes kayak, gear, instructor and resource materials
This session helps paddlers develop practice using decision-making tools that help build judgement and confidence. Understanding the basics of Route planning, Chart reading, compass/GPS use and Navigational skills, coastal weather and group living skills are important skills for kayakers to learn. Terrracentric Instructors teach these skills regularly and can offer sessions on a wide range of topics including:
- Trip Planning and Preparation
- Safety Awareness and Risk Management
- Chart/Map and Compass Skills
- Outdoor Group Living Skills
- Marine Navigation
For groups or individuals serious about developing solid skills and for those planning to do multi-day trips, these sessions are your ticket. Navigate the world of outdoor skills learning with a Terracentric Lesson today.
Looking for some customised 1:1 time with one of our instructors? This is the perfect choice for those wanting or needing some extra attention (or for those of you who are a little shy!). Whether you are looking to refine paddling technique or complete one of our Outdoor Skills Modules, we have the time for you. Paddlers with special physical needs often take some time with our Instructors as preparation for further trips. Book your custom lesson today and make your dream of ultimate paddling freedom a reality!
$35/hr + boat rental
Have you got a group of 4 or more female friends interested in learning to paddle or honing your skills? Our women's only program is for you! What a great way to create lasting friendships. Contact us today for details!
Terracentric Coastal Adventures Ltd. is pleased to offer CRCA Certification through Paddle Canada courses:
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