Wildlife viewing includes whales, amongst numerous other sea creatures, animals and birds
TELEGRAPH COVE – North Island Kayak is celebrating their 32nd year on the water, and their most recent Biosphere Commitment this season.
Located in beautiful Telegraph Cove, this operation boasts an array of multi-day kayaking tours, offering thrilling encounters with ocean wildlife across the Broughton Archipelago. Their tours include all kayaking equipment and all camping equipment for multi-day tours. Full meals are provided on tours longer than one day, to provide guests with an experience that is fully all-inclusive.
“We offer day tours from two hours to full days, up to eight days of adventurous kayaking and camping,” says Elspeth McGillivray, General Manager at North Island Kayak, sister company to Prince of Whales – Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures. “We really have something for any kind of traveler. We kayak to incredible locations within the Broughton Archipelago and the Johnstone Strait, that you can’t really reach from anywhere else.
The unparalleled beauty of the Broughton Archipelago awaits North Island Kayaks customers
“Our passion for the environment has made us successful” she adds. Prince of Whales and North Island Kayak are proud to support organizations such as the North Island Marine Mammal Stewardship Association (NIMMSA), the Pacific Salmon Foundation and Ocean Wise, allowing them to continue their groundbreaking research on cetaceans and other wildlife. As one of the largest permanent sea kayaking tour providers on Vancouver Island, North Island Kayak continues to set the standard for excellence, promising an all-inclusive experience that marries the awe of nature with the comforts of modernity.
“Kayaking is a great non-intrusive way to see the wonders of the BC coast. Paddling while being completely immersed in nature offers the perfect setting for wildlife viewing, allowing guests an unforgettable experience in the wilderness”. The team is deeply committed to maintaining the pristine nature of this region through sustainable practices. With their recent Biosphere Commitment, they advance operational sustainability and actively pursue the United Nations’ 17 Sustainability Goals. They proudly hold certification as a Climate Positive organization, offsetting a remarkable 110% of their carbon emissions.
North Island Kayaks tours include tasty meals for hungry kayakers
“There is balance in the company, as equal opportunities are given to everyone and our team is very diverse,” Elspeth states, adding that the group has over 120 employees during peak season, around 40 of which work in Telegraph Cove between North Island Kayak and Prince of Whales.
“We take pride in being a woman-led operation, employing both locals and individuals from around the world, many with marine biology backgrounds,” she says, adding that all of the company’s operations managers are women.
As North Island Kayak continues its journey, it stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of adventure, sustainability, and inclusivity.
“Across the operation, we are taking out hundreds of travelers a day,” she adds. “BC is one of the most bio-diverse areas in the world, and travelers want to see what we are lucky to have.”
