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.
Excellent experience would recommend Bree was an excellent guide with lots of knowledge of the marine life and what to find and where to find it!!
Had a seal swim close by, sea lions in the distance and topped off by a local sea otter chilling in the kelp.
You kayak to a local beach get out for a leg stretch and wild wee spot before returning.
This was an excellent close up experience and I would definitely recommend!
Katie M
9/18/2026
Best kayaking experience ever! It’s almost a month out and I’m still thinking about our 3-day kayaking adventure with North Island Kayak out of Telegraph Cove British Columbia. My daughter and I booked a trip with friends in August and had the most amazing experience. We saw a pod of Orca as we rafted and watched from our kayaks. We sat on a bluff at different times of the day listening to the Orca sounds come through the tight passage in the fog. We saw seals, otter, eagles, harlequin ducks, and so much more. The small group we were with made it easy to get to know our friendly companions. The food was fantastic, sleeping accommodations comfortable, and our guides, Léana and Morgan, were amazing. They were engaging, flexible and delightful guides. Thank you for the memories!
eurocrew
9/16/2026
Three days kayaking in the most beautiful environment with nature and wildlife. Met our guide Becky on the slipway at Telegraph Cove and very soon, after a safety briefing, we and three others set off for two nights into the unknown.
Becky kept us informed of the wildlife and very soon we were met with Bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters and the spouts of Orcas and humpbacks.
The camp was well presented with tents and Becky supplied us with a hot meal drinks. Day two was a repeat with plenty of wildlife on view and a different camp. Day three. Exceptional as Becky found us an amazing lunch spot where we watched the humpbacks, Orcas and sea lions at close quarters.
The three days flew by and before we knew it we were, I’d estimate over 30 kilometres later, we were back at the slipway with new friends. Becky was a marvel!
Christopher D
9/14/2026
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
Whales everywhere Becky and Tobin our guides were fantastic. Tobins enthusiasm for the whales was unparalleled. I always felt safe and in good hands with Becky! Would highly recommend. Everything was taken care of and well planned.
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.