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.
5 Star tour, 5 Star guide We went on the most AMAZING kayak tour with Tobin as our guide. That boy is so full of knowledge, we were even lucky enough to see some Pacific White Sided Dolphins. He was just as excited as we were which made the trip all that much more special. Thanks again for such a great trip, we’ll be back ️
Honour B
8/25/2026
Fantastic evening with Tobin! Lucy, Scarlett and I had an absolutely fantastic two-hour kayaking session with Tobin at North Island Kayak this evening.
Tobin was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and great company throughout. We were treated to some spectacular scenery around Telegraph Cove and an amazing variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, a seal, a lion’s mane jellyfish, another jellyfish, and what we think was either an otter or a mink!
A particular mention has to go to how brilliant Tobin was with our nine-year-old daughter, Scarlett. He made the whole experience fun, interesting and comfortable for her, and she had a fantastic time.
It was a wonderful way to start our stay in Telegraph Cove and an experience all three of us will remember. 10/10 from us and a huge thank you to Tobin!
We’re also looking forward to featuring our North Island Kayak experience in our upcoming YouTube video of our British Columbia adventure.
George, Lucy & Scarlett — Jersey, Channel Islands
George B
8/25/2026
First time kayaking in ocean It was an amazing experience! This was my first time kayaking in the ocean, and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction. Stella and Tobin were incredibly supportive throughout, making me feel safe, comfortable, and confident the whole time. They were patient, encouraging, and made the experience so much more enjoyable. Highly recommend it for anyone trying ocean kayaking for the first time!
mehak r
8/23/2026
Unforgettable 3 day trip We had an amazing three day tour with Lily and Brad. We were lucky enough to see lots of wildlife including humpbacks, orcas, sea lions and porpoises. The guides took great care of our family of four and all nine people in our group. The food they prepared at the campsites was delicious. You could tell how much they cared about their work and how proud they were to be able to share the beauty of the area with us. I hope we're able to make a return visit! Can't recommend this enough!
Mike M
8/23/2026
Awesome day on the water with Tobin Had a blast on a private family and friends kayak tour with our guide Tobin! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared so much about the local marine flora and fauna. We saw bears, otters, seals swimming close by, as well as some porpoises at a distance. Great vibes all around and an awesome day on the water. Highly recommend!
Gabrielle D
8/21/2026
Beautiful day trip with Tobin! Great trip and excellent team! Tobin was the best guide for this trip. He has a great biological knowledge of the local wildlife and flora, and the other guides did a fantastic job too. The equipment provided was also top notch and in very good condition. During our tour, we saw porpoises, sea lions and seals, a lot of eagles, crabs, lion's mane jellyfish, starfish, and sea urchins. We could even see humpback whales spouting in the distance. It was a great day and a wonderful excursion!
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.