Kayaking in Oak Bay

Oak Bay features the most pristine wilderness kayaking area on southern Vancouver Island. The waters around the Chain Islands are home to large colonies of seabirds and seals. A dozen or so bald eagles, itinerant sea lions and killer whales add to the action. Discovery and Chatham Islands are only fifteen minutes from Oak Bay’s shore but the wilderness kayaking they offer is comparable to what you'll find on the famous west coast of Vancouver Island.

Several companies offer guided tours. Among them are: Blackfish Wilderness Expeditions (offers guided tours of Discovery and Chatham Islands), Ocean River Sports (offers 5.5-hour tours from Oak Bay Marina), and Seawolf Kayaking Adventure Company (offers 3-hour tours of Oak Bay's coastline). One of the comforts of kayaking these wild, stunning waters is that civilization is barely an eagle's call away.