Overview:
The Johnstone
Strait expedition departs from Campbell River or Quadra Island.
We transfer by Spirit of the West bus to the seaside community
of Telegraph Cove, where we board our water taxi and journey
out to Village Island. From here will paddle through the Broughton
Archipelago and into Johnstone Strait, where we will be picked
up on our last day.
Day Prior:
If you are
unable to check in at our office on Quadra Island, please
call us the day before to confirm the exact departure time,
location, and any last minute details.
Day 1:
Leave Quadra
Island and Campbell River early morning, and drive 2 1/2 hours
to Telegraph Cove. A scenic boat ride will bring us to Village
Island. After we get aquainted with our surroundings, will
pack our boats, and go over the kayaking basics and essential
safety procedures before heading off on our journey. Our first
night will be spent on one of the surrounding islands.
Day 2 -3:
Paddle
amongst the enchanting islands of the Broughton Archipelago.
Day 4:
Travel to Johnstone
Strait and the realm of the Orca. This is our chance to paddle
in their habitat. If we are lucky we will have close encounters
with these magnificent animals. On this day we may have time
to hike up to the researchers look out.
Day
5: On our last day we end up at the Spirit of the
West base camp in Johnstone Strait. From here we return to
Telegraph Cove by water taxi, and transfer to Campbell River
and Quadra Island by bus.
Getting Here
The Johnstone
Strait Expedition starts in either Campbell River on Vancouver
Island, or our home base on Quadra Island. To get to Campbell
River or Quadra Island
See our getting here page
Please
note: For detailed
travel information, such as flights, ferries, buses, and car
rentals, go to our Getting Here page. You can also contact
our local travel agency, Uniglobe Travel if f you need assistance
with your travel arrangements. They can be reached in North
America at 1 800 567-6511 or by email at wc.rivercity@uniglobe.com
Meeting
Location - Departure day
Quadra
Island
Meeting time: 7:00
am.
Where:
at our office in Heriot Bay.
Getting there:
Once on Quadra Island, you will see purple and yellow signs
(Kayak & Bike Rentals/Tours) en route to our location.
Also follow signs to Heriot Bay and Cortes Island ferry. Once
in Heriot Bay, turn R just past the Quadra Market onto Heriot
Bay Rd. We are located ¼ mile (.4 km) up on the left side
at Taku Resort.
Campbell
River
Meeting time: 8:15am
Where:
In front of the visitor center at the Tyee plaza
Getting
there:
The
Tyee Plaza is considered the centre of Campbell River. If
you are traveling north along 19, continue into down town
Campbell River and turn right shortly after passing through
the first set of traffic lights. If you are traveling south
on Hwy 19 continue until you see the Plaza on the right hand
side, just past McDonalds.
Quadra
Island Ferry : Return
ferry cost to Quadra is approximately $15.00 for driver and
vehicle. Additional person is $4.50. Ferries to Quadra Island
leave Campbell River every hour on the half our. Sun - Thurs,
6:30am -10:30pm. Fri & Sat 6:30am-11:30pm. Exceptions
are 6:40am, 5:25pm, 6:15pm. Sunday there is no 7:30am ferry.
Note Tuesday there is no 10:30am ferry to Quadra and no 4:00pm
ferry to Campbell River due to dangerous cargo run. Ferries
back to Campbell River leave on or around the hour.
Accommodations
while on tour
We provide
high quality expedition style tents. Generally we have enough
tents to accommodate both singles and doubles with their own.
We will do our best to match you up with a suitable partner
if we need to.
Accommodations
before/after tour
Quadra Island
- accommodations
Harbour
House B&B
Beautiful home above the ocean with the best island and Mountain
View around! Close to beach, park, amenities, and our Kayak
Shack. Hot tub. Hearty breakfast served. Accommodates up to
10. A great place to meet fellow kayakers.
Website:
www.harbourhouse.bc.ca
Phone:
1 800 435 2556
Email:
susan.wilson@sd72.bc.ca
Taku
Resort
Quiet ocean side
resort nestled in mature trees. Dramatic views of the Coast
Mountains. Self contained A-frame cabins or terrace view rooms.
Hot tub, tennis, basketball, bocci ball, stone house barbecue.
Conveniently located right next to Spirit of the West and
near restaurant.
Website:
www.takuresort.com
Phone:
1 877 285 8258 or
Email:
info@takuresort.com
Otter
House Beach Chalet
Beautiful 2 level luxury cabin, tucked amongst the cedars
as close to the beach as it gets. Awesome mountain views.
Private, sauna and minutes from amenities.
Phone: 1
250 285 3939
Email:
bicycle@oberon.ark.com
Heron
House B&B and Boat House
Self contained suite. Ocean views, quiet location. Boat house
is a simple rustic cabin right at the beach. Spectacular views
of Coast Mountains.
Website:
www.quadraislandretreats.com
Phone:1
250 285-3874
Email: theinrigs@connected.bc.ca
Campbell
River - accommodations
Coast
Hotels - Discovery Inn
Located right in the town centre across the street from marina,
and Quadra Island ferry terminal. Next to shopping. Restaurant,
Pub, Health Room.
Website:
www.coasthotels.com
Phone:
1 800 663 1144
Email:
coastd@vquest.com
Best
Western Austrian Chalet
Fully serviced
hotel across the road from the beach. Ocean and mountain views.
With or without kitchenette. Restaurant, Pub, indoor pool/hot
tub/sauna, small putting green, table tennis. 15 min. walking
to town.
Website:
www.vquest.com/austrian/
Phone:
1 800 667 7207
Email:
austrian@vquest.com
Super
8 Motel
Good value, clean,
friendly place located along the highway with ocean view..
Indoor pool and hot tub. 15 minutes walking to town.
Phone:
1 800 800 8000
Above
Tide Motel
Good value. Located on ocean side of highway . All ocean view
rooms. Kitchenettes. Walking distance from town.
Phone:
1 250 286 0290
Silkies
B&B
Fantastic setting on the ocean, overlooking world famous Seymour
Narrows - 15 minutes drive north of Campbell River. Beautiful
home that offers a relaxing ambiance and gourmet meals. The
perfect quiet getaway.
Website:
http://www.silky.bb.com/
Phone:
1 877 603 2942
Email:
stay@silky-bb.com
Pier
House B&B
Conveniently located downtown. Large charming antique filled
heritage home across the highway from ocean fishing pier and
marina.
Website:
www.island.net/pierhse/index.html
Phone:
1 250 287 2943
Haig
Brown House B&B
Restored heritage home of well known local writer/conservationist,
located in beautiful 9 acre gardens along the river. Educational
seminars offered. 25 minutes walk to town.
Phone:
1 250 286-6694
Email:
haig-brownhouse@haigbrown.bc.ca
River
Haven B&B
Friendly and nicely decorated B&B located high above the
river in quiet residential area.
Website:
www.riverhaven.bc.ca
Phone:
1 877 286 8370
Camping
Quadra
Island - Camping
We
Wai Kai Campsite
Spectacular setting and location. Situated at the edge of
Rebecca Spit Provincial Park this ocean side campground has
sites along the ocean or in the mature forest. Showers but
no hook ups. 25 minute walk to stores.
Phone:
1
250 285 3111
Taku
Resort
Quiet ocean side resort. Sites are nestled in mature trees
up behind main accommodations. Hook up, showers, laundry,
hot tub, tennis, basketball, bocci ball, stone house barbecue.
Conveniently located right next to Spirit of the West and
near restaurant.
Website:
www.takuresort.com
Phone:
1 877 285 8258
Email:
info@takuresort.com
Heriot
Bay Inn
Hook up, showers, laundry, restaurant, pub, gift shop, and
marina. Centrally located in the community of Heriot Bay.
Website:
www.heriotbayinn.com
Phone:
1 250 285-3322
Email:
info@heriotbayinn.com
Campbell
River - Camping
Salmon
Point RV Resort
Fully service RV sites or tenting in tranquil oceanfront setting.
Spectacular mountain views. Marina, store, laundry, showers,
playground, gamesroom, near restaurant and pub.
Website:
www.bctravel.com/salmonpoint
Phone:1
250 923 6605
Holiday
Shores RV Park
Full service RV sites along the oceanside. Sunny location-no
trees, near seaplane landing. Recreation room, laundry, showers,
washrooms, small store. Phone:
1
888 611 2142
Elk
Falls Provincial Park and Campground
Nestled in beautiful forest along the Quinsam River. Walking
trails, small playground, dry and flush toilets.
Website:
www.elp.gov.bc.ca/bcparks
Phone:
1 800 689 9025
