Located in Telegraph Cove on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, BC, North Island Kayak has been providing travellers with the opportunity to kayak with whales and other marine wildlife in this spectacular, remote part of British Columbia since 1991.
Amazing 3 day adventure That was the best trip ever!!
We had such an amazing time on our three day adventure! The vegetarion option food was sooo good and the guides Becky and Tobin were great! We felt super safe all the time and learned sooo much about Whales and all the other marine mammals and birds we saw!
Though it's not cheap, it was worth every penny! Book a multi-day tour with NIK if you are ready for a GREAT adventure!
jennabommel
9/11/2026
3 Day Kayak Adventure We had the trip of a lifetime with North Island Kayaks with our best guides, Becky and Tobin! From epic animal encounters and learning more about these creatures to lasting memories shared with my cousins, I couldn't be more grateful. We also enjoyed the delicious meals by Becky, Matt and Tobin. Thank you!
Trek445690
9/11/2026
Great time out on the water with the crew We had a great trip led by our guide, Tobin. He was really engaged in explaining the marine diversity of the area and making it educational and fun for the group. Whenever he spotted something of interest he encouraged the group to see it and welcomed questions.
We later met up with another group led by Stella. Both guides were great, welcoming, and interactive.
The rest of the crew was also fantastic and enthusiastic. Adam, Ty, and Zack greeted us back and were extremely helpful getting everyone sorted after the trip.
Would definitely recommend this trip for anyone who is coming through Telegraph Cove as you can enjoy some time on the water and still move on to your next adventure on a tight schedule.
brun0k1013
9/05/2026
Lil' Taste of the West Coast Had a lovely 2 hour trip along the coast line. Lots of small wild life along the way like different jelly fish, sea stars, sea cucumbers, Ravens, and Bald Eagles. Our guide, Stella, was able to shares lots of fun facts about the wild life and especially about the various kelp and seaweeds. The weather was great. A very enjoyable trip.
Zach A
9/03/2026
Jumping dolphins! Amazing day! Everything was perfect. We saw jumping dolphins! Our guide, Tobin, was exceptional- he knew so much about the marine life it made us feel like we were on a custom science adventure!
Tiffanee S
8/30/2026
Great trip 🙂 We had a great time during our half-day tour! Our guide Bri was really knowledgeable and shared a lot with us. We were lucky to see sea lions, seals, a humpback whale, a bald eagle, a kingfisher, beautiful scenery, and more! We highly recommend this tour!
North Island Kayak would like to acknowledge that we operate on the traditional territories of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw tribes. We are aware that the adventure tourism industry which drives our passion for the outdoors could not happen without the use of the land and water that we camp, paddle and recreate on. North Island Kayak would like to acknowledge that our tours operate on a vast array of areas from what we know today as Telegraph Cove to the Broughton Archipelagos and the many islands between Vancouver Island and the coast of the mainland. The traditional territories we frequent the most include but not limited to; the ʼNa̱mǥis, Kwaguʼł, Mama̱liliḵa̱la, Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w, Ḵwikwa̱sutinux̱, & Ławitʼsis.
To learn more about the traditional peoples and the history of this land you will recreate on while touring with North Island Kayak, we recommend designating time to visit The Village of Alert Bay, and the U’mista Cultural Centre.