Walk & Paddle Canada's Sunshine Coast
Walk & Paddle Canada's Sunshine Coast
Walk & Paddle Canada's Sunshine Coast
9 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver, Canada
Visiting: Vancouver, Gibsons, Sunshine Coast, Madeira Park, Egmont, Powell River, Desolation Sound
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Tour code:
M08SC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
12-99
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Walk & Paddle Canada's Sunshine Coast" tour. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Canada's Sunshine Coast as you walk along its expansive coastline, lush rainforests, and the renowned Sunshine Coast Trail. Experience the thrill of exploring protected inlets and coves by guided sea kayak, with the chance to witness the magical glow of bioluminescence. Stay in serene waterfront retreats where paddleboards and canoes are available for rent. Enhance your journey with optional extensions, including a 5-night rail journey through the Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer or a stay at the unique Indigenous Klahoose Wilderness Resort. This mixed-activity adventure promises a perfect blend of walking and kayaking, offering a unique way to experience the natural wonders of Canada.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: hotel
Upon your arrival at Vancouver International Airport, you'll collect your rental car and drive to your first hotel in Vancouver to rest up before beginning your trip (approx. 30mins).
Day 2 : Around Gibsons, Sechelt & Roberts Creek
Location: Gibsons
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (approx. 20mins) for your ferry to Gibsons (45mins). Enjoy some free time in Gibsons before checking in to your accommodation.
Choice of walks in Gibsons (2.7km/2km), Sechelt (8km/3km), and Roberts Creek (10.3km). Explore lush fern valleys, powerful waterfalls, mossy canyons, and alpine lakes across these incredibly varied walks. Walk along Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail (12.6km), one of the highest peaks on the lower Sunshine Coast. Through forest, you'll follow the coloured markers as you climb along the ridge with glimpses of Langdale creek down below. From the summit, you'll be rewarded with expansive views to Vancouver, Gibsons, Bowen Island, and much of Howe Sound.
Day 3 : Sea Kayaking In Halfmoon Bay Or Sechelt
Location: Sunshine Coast
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on your first guided sea kayaking tour around Halfmoon Bay or Sechelt Inlet (half-day). Explore the many protected inlets and coves along this beautiful section of the Sunshine Coast; kayaking routes can be adapted to suit your ability.
Spend the afternoon strolling the charming seaside towns of Sechelt and Gibsons, visiting the many eclectic shops, art galleries, restaurants and cafes, or choose from our selection of walks in Gibsons (2.7km/2km), Sechelt (8km/3km), and Roberts Creek (10.3km).
Day 4 : Walk In Madeira Park & Halfmoon Bay
Location: Madeira Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wave goodbye to Gibsons as you drive to your next idyllic accommodation in Madeira Park. Here you have a wide variety of walks in Madeira Park (1.8km/2.5km/4.4km) and Halfmoon Bay (4.2km/7.6km).Visit the rocky outcrop of Smugglers Cove, loop around a forest lake, or visit the Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park with a protected archaeological site.
Stand-up paddleboards are available to rent from your accommodation should you wish to spend some time on the water with spectacular scenery all around.
Day 5 : Walk In Madeira Park & Egmont And Bioluminescence Sea Kayaking
Location: Egmont
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, you can enjoy a scenic beach walk to a small lighthouse with an arbutus tree grove or take a forested walk to a rocky outcrop with views of the changing tidal waters. Known as Skookumchuk Narrows, these unique rapids and spectacular whirlpools are popular with extreme kayakers and surfers; fascinating to watch! Choice of walks in Madeira Park (1.8km/2.5km/4.4km) and Egmont (7.5km).
In the evening, you will embark on a 3hr guided sea kayaking tour from Egmont. Witness the waters and incredible marine life of the Sechelt Inlet awaken with a bioluminescent glow; an unforgettable experience!
Please note: Spotting bioluminescence is not guaranteed and will depend on the moon phase (new moon is best) and other weather conditions.
Day 6 : Walks Around Powell River
Location: Powell River
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take the ferry from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay (1h), then drive to Powell River (approx. 30mins).
After arriving on the ferry, we'd recommend a favourite walk amongst Powell River locals. As part of the renowned Sunshine Coast Trail, this relatively easy trail follows the riverbed and Appleton Creek to an iconic hut and lake with waterfalls and charming bridges along the way (7km).
Day 7 : Walks Around Powell River
Location: Powell River
Meals Included: Breakfast
Choice of walks in Powell River (14.5km/18.3km) & Lund (4.5km/8.7km/10.4km). Enjoy a gentle trail through the forest with spots to swim or embark on a longer trail up Tin Hat Mountain to an iconic viewpoint and hut that sits at the halfway point of the Sunshine Coast long-distance trail. Tin Hat Hut is a stunning 360° mountain-top lookout with views that define the Powell River experience.
In Lund, wind your way through vibrant forest with views of Okeover Inlet and the Salish Sea. Another walk takes you to the mossy rainforest of Malaspina Provincial Park and Wednesday Lake or follow a picturesque trail along the coastal bluffs of Hurtado Bay.
Day 8 : Full Day Sea Kayaking Desolation Sound
Location: Desolation Sound
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you get to experience a full day of guided sea kayaking from the serene Okeover Inlet to Desolation Sound (British Columbia's largest Marine park and world-class kayaking destination). This is a 7hr tour including lunch, although, shorter options are available at 3hrs or 5hrs that don't include Desolation Sound should you wish to adjust it.
Day 9 : Depart From Vancouver / Extend Trip
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: Rocky Mountaineer/Klahoose Wilderness Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take two ferries before driving back to Vancouver International Airport to return your rental car and fly home. Alternatively, you can add on one of our incredible optional extensions as below.
You stay at Rocky Mountaineer/Klahoose Wilderness Resort.
What's Included
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8 nights accommodation
Enjoy 8 nights of accommodation during your tour.
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All breakfasts & 1 lunch
Daily breakfasts and one lunch are included in your tour package.
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Briefing at the start of your holiday
Receive a comprehensive briefing at the start of your holiday to prepare for your adventure.
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Headwater navigation app
Access to the Headwater navigation app is provided for your convenience.
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Three guided sea kayaking excursions
Participate in three guided sea kayaking excursions: one half day, one full day, and one evening bioluminescence tour (sighting of bioluminescence is weather dependent).
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Rental car for 9 days
A rental car is included for 9 days to facilitate your travel.
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Ferries as per itinerary (x4 included)
Four ferry rides are included as per the itinerary.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single accommodation
Single accommodation is not included but is available on request with a compulsory supplement.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately if required.
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Lunches & dinners
Lunches and dinners are not included, except for one lunch.
Accommodation
This historical hotel is fondly known as the ‘castle in the city’ and has been combining luxury and elegance since 1939. Benefitting from a prime downtown location, the hotel is close to many local attractions and excellent restaurants. With an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and fitness centre, this hotel is a great place to rest before beginning your walking trip.
Food
Mode of Transport
The tour includes a rental car for 9 days, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Ferries are included as per the itinerary, providing seamless travel across the stunning landscapes of Canada's Sunshine Coast.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in tranquil waterfront retreats, with options to rent paddleboards or canoes. The tour begins with a stay at a historical hotel in Vancouver, known as the 'castle in the city', which offers luxury and elegance with amenities like an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and fitness centre.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour package includes all breakfasts and one lunch. Other meals, such as lunches and dinners, are not included and will need to be arranged separately.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes three guided sea kayaking excursions: one half-day, one full-day, and one evening bioluminescence tour. There are also various walking trails to explore, ranging from coastal walks to forest hikes.
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Is the bioluminescence sea kayaking guaranteed to be visible?
Spotting bioluminescence is not guaranteed as it depends on the moon phase and other weather conditions. The best chance to see it is during a new moon.
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What transportation is provided during the tour?
A rental car is provided for 9 days, and the tour includes four ferry rides as per the itinerary.
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Can I extend my trip after the tour ends?
Yes, you have the option to extend your trip with a 5-night rail journey through the Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer or a stay at the Indigenous Klahoose Wilderness Resort.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.