ABOUT US:
Located on the rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia; Paddle West Kayaking offers Sea kayak tours and kayak rentals (Tofino only) out of the seaside communities of Tofino and Ucluelet. Originally founded in 2001 by Chris Bowers, the company was purchased in the Spring of 2010 by long time Paddle West guides/managers Ryan Rogers & Nick Benton. As of 2013, Ryan Rogers is the sole owner and operator of Paddle West Kayaking leading a team of fantastic guides that offer an exceptional sea kayak experience.
WHAT WE DO
Our goal at Paddle West is to provide you with a fun and informative wilderness kayaking experience; and to leave you with a sense of wonder for the breathtaking sights of one of the world’s premier kayaking destinations. On all of our kayak tours you’ll be provided with the necessary equipment and instruction for an enjoyable paddle.
Our tours are as educational as they are fun. While kayaking through the islands and waterways surrounding Tofino and Ucluelet, our experienced professional guides will touch on subjects such as rainforest and ocean ecology, local wildlife, the cultural and historical significance of the first nation peoples (Nuu-chah-nulth), and the sensitivity of environmental issues which have captured the attention of the world.
As paddlers and nature enthusiasts we feel incredibly fortunate to be able to live in such awe inspiring surroundings as Clayoquot Sound (off Tofino) and Barkley Sound (off Ucluelet). Our great reward as guides is not only to be able to explore, on a daily basis, this area we feel so passionate about, but to be able to share the sport we love and our knowledge of this spectacular place with travelers from around the world. With it’s stunning backdrop of old growth temperate rainforest, white sandy beaches & snowcapped peaks; and it’s incredible abundance and diversity of life; the west coast of Vancouver Island is one of the best places in the world to explore by kayak. At Paddle West we’ll provide you with the tools, experience and expertise to enjoy this stunning wilderness environment in the best way we know how; by sea kayak.