A windy day doesn’t stop us from having fun. More video from the mid-July 2019 when River, Wilder, and Archer joined us on a Family Kayak With Whales base camp tour. Watch the video below to see some of what they experienced with us. The kids from The River and Wilder Show hike through an old-growth forest to summit the peak, gain wisdom, and grow magic green beards? OK, maybe its just green lichen, but the hike was a blast, and the beards look hilarious. We’ll learn about hundred-year-old cedar trees, find gross banana slugs, and even toss in a few random Zelda references for fun. So j ..read more

In mid-July 2019 River, Wilder, and Archer joined us on a Family Kayak With Whales base camp tour. Watch the video below to see some of what they experienced with us. River, Wilder and Archer head to British Columbia to learn how to Kayak – will they see Orca’s and Humpback Whales? Also known as Killer Whales, Orcas are the apex predator and kings of BC’s coastal waters. Join us for fun and adventure as our family goes on the trip of a lifetime and learns to kayak with kids. Spend the week camping with the boys and their family on Vancouver Island with Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures. We’l ..read more

With the worldwide increase in wildlife viewing tours it is more important than ever to ensure that wildlife viewing is done responsibly, with little to no impact on the wildlife being viewed. Joining a guided kayak tour can be a low impact and responsible way to view whales and other wildlife. With some knowledge and respect for wildlife, the slow speed, quiet nature, and ability to access shallow water close to shore make kayaks ideal crafts for viewing wildlife. However, these same characteristics can also cause kayakers to more easily disturb wildlife if not done properly. The main goal w ..read more

A windy day doesn’t stop us from having fun. More video from the mid-July 2019 when River, Wilder, and Archer joined us on a Family Kayak With Whales base camp tour. Watch the video below to see some of what they experienced with us. The kids from The River and Wilder Show hike through an old-growth forest to summit the peak, gain wisdom, and grow magic green beards? OK, maybe its just green lichen, but the hike was a blast, and the beards look hilarious. We’ll learn about hundred-year-old cedar trees, find gross banana slugs, and even toss in a few random Zelda references for fun. So j ..read more

Searching under rocks for crabs, watching humpback whales feed on a school of small fish, or being surprised as a harbour seal pops up right next to their kayak are all memories children cherish for a lifetime.  A positive first wilderness experience for a child can be the start of a life long passion for wildlife and wilderness.  Kids are born curious and are usually interested in all wildlife, large and small. The shore crabs hiding under rocks can be just as amazing to children as an orca or humpback whale. Nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and love of animals is a ..read more

In mid-July 2019 River, Wilder, and Archer joined us on a Family Kayak With Whales base camp tour. Watch the video below to see some of what they experienced with us. River, Wilder and Archer head to British Columbia to learn how to Kayak – will they see Orca’s and Humpback Whales? Also known as Killer Whales, Orcas are the apex predator and kings of BC’s coastal waters. Join us for fun and adventure as our family goes on the trip of a lifetime and learns to kayak with kids. Spend the week camping with the boys and their family on Vancouver Island with Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures. We’l ..read more

If you are planning on driving to Port McNeill for your kayaking tour with Kingfisher, you may want to choose to add a few stops along the route. When taking the ferry from the mainland of British Columbia to Vancouver Island you can either sail to Nanaimo or Swartz Bay (Victoria). The tips below are for the route from Nanaimo to Port McNeill. A good resource is Vancouver Island Travel. Here are our favourite places to visit on Central Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is a port town with a quaint downtown, good hiking trails and access to beautiful Gabriola Island. If you are travelling with kids, a ..read more

With the worldwide increase in wildlife viewing tours it is more important than ever to ensure that wildlife viewing is done responsibly, with little to no impact on the wildlife being viewed. Joining a guided kayak tour can be a low impact and responsible way to view whales and other wildlife. With some knowledge and respect for wildlife, the slow speed, quiet nature, and ability to access shallow water close to shore make kayaks ideal crafts for viewing wildlife. However, these same characteristics can also cause kayakers to more easily disturb wildlife if not done properly. The main goal w ..read more

When joining one of Kingfisher’s kayaking tours, you will be starting out of the northeast Vancouver Island coastal town of Port McNeill (with the exception of our Haida Gwaii trips). We encourage you to add a few days before or after your tour to explore the diverse region of Northern Vancouver Island that is filled with spectacular wildlife, landscapes and culture. The website www.vancouverislandnorth.ca provides lots of suggestions for things to do and places to stay and below we have compiled some of our favourites. If you are looking for additional activities right in Port McNeill, look i ..read more

Searching under rocks for crabs, watching humpback whales feed on a school of small fish, or being surprised as a harbour seal pops up right next to their kayak are all memories children cherish for a lifetime.  A positive first wilderness experience for a child can be the start of a life long passion for wildlife and wilderness.  Kids are born curious and are usually interested in all wildlife, large and small. The shore crabs hiding under rocks can be just as amazing to children as an orca or humpback whale. Nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and love of animals is a ..read more