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Events and Specials
 

Join Us For Fun Events And Specials From Easter To Memorial Day.

Whale watcher's Paddle Package

Partnering with Ocean Ecoventures, you get a chance to see the magnificent orcas that ply the waters of the Salish Sea, as well as kayak with us in the Cowichan Estuary to search for seals, osprey, river otters and swans.

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2 Hour Paddle
3-4 Hour Whale Watching Tour

View details for options and pricing

  • Whale-watcher's Paddle Package Details
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    Whales and Paddling
    $192
    With Shuttle From Victoria $$228

    Whales and Bird Walk
    $182
    With Shuttle From Victoria $213
    (All prices subject to 5% tax)

    Salish Sea Adventure

    Enjoy a day out in the Salish Sea, close to the water in a sea kayak, for a two hour tour in the Cowichan Bay Estuary to see the cute seals and fascinating osprey. Get a view of the Cowichan Valley you have never seen before! Then get ready for a zooming trip into the straits and channels around the Gulf Islands to see the killer whales that live and hunt in the Salish Sea. We have joined with Ocean Ecoventures to make this water day an amazing combination.

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Ocean Week Special!

20% Discount During Ocean Week!

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Join us during Ocean Week
for Tours & Rentals

20% discount: use code OCEANWEEK20 and book online
June 2-11, 2023

  • Ocean Week Details
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    Ocean Week Paddling Tours & Rentals

    Price: 20% Discount during Ocean Week
    June 2-11, 2023

    Ocean Week Canada

    Ocean Week Canada is a public celebration of the ocean from coast to coast to coast.
    It is an annual national celebration of ocean events, learning, and engagement held during the week of World Ocean Day (June 8). Through these events and learning activities, we recognize the important role the ocean plays in our everyday lives and how local waterways connect us all with the ocean. You can learn more about Ocean Week Canada here.

Fathers' Day Special!

Bring Your Dad And He Can Paddle For Free With You

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Your Dad Is Free!
2 Hr Guided Tour/Rentals

Price: $63 to $69 for you, or
Single rental charge for you, or
Half double rental charge (plus tax), so
Dad goes FREE!

  • Dad Is Free! Details
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    Fathers' Day
    Dad Is Free! Event
    Paddling Tours/Rentals

    Price: You: regular price, plus tax
    Your Dad is free.

    Fathers' Day

    Fathers Day, June 18, 2023
    Treat your father to a 2 hour canoe or kayak tour on Father's Day, or a kayak, canoe, or SUP rental. When you book a tour or rental with your Father, your FATHER paddles for FREE! (other family members may join at the regular rate).

    Tours run every hour from 7 am (Early Bird Start) until 10:00 am, then resume in the evening after winds die down. The Bioluminescence Tour runs from sunset, at 9:15, until after 11:00 pm.
    Evening tours run every hour starting at 5 pm until 9 pm.
    Rentals are also morning and evening, with no rentals between 11 am and 5 pm due to winds.

    Join us at on the dock at: Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre, 1769 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, V0R 1N1
    Phone: 1 250 597 3031
    Email: info@cowichanbaykayaking.com

    Book ahead by phone.
    Make sure you mention your father when booking. BOOK Early to ensure your space!

    (Rain cheques may be issued for windy conditions, but not for overcast or showery conditions.)

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Get In Touch

For more information, please contact us. We will be happy to answer any questions you have for us. You can send a direct email to us from the email form. We should answer your questions within 24 hours.

Offices:
4865 Bench Rd
Cowichan Bay, BC
Canada

Location:
1769 Cowichan Bay Road
Cowichan Bay, BC

E: info @ cowichanbaykayaking.com
P: +1 250 597 3031

What Our Guests Say

  • We did 8pm-10pm kayak to/through estuary and then to log booms and back to Cowichan Bay. Good overview before we left, quick fitting kayaks to everyone. Clear signals if safe/require assistance. Had the wonderful luck of seeing red sun set and then blood moon/full moon rise on the same trip. Lots of bio-luminescence, good guides. Thanks!

    Dean P

  • Our guide Jenny was wonderful and knowledgeable about the estuary. My husband and I rented kayaks and had her as our guide for a 2 hour paddle. The kayaks are in good condition, and Jenny took us to see seals basking in the sun. It was a nice easy pace for paddling, I got some wonderful photos and had a great time. Thanks Jenny and Coastal Bliss!

    Lynn

  • My son and I rented a double kayak for two hours. We explored the bay and marina. Saw lots of sea lions and osprey along with many fascinating boats. We definitely plan on doing this again! Gary was really helpful before and after our excursion.

    Ocean K

  • thanks again for another great day on the water. your team always makes renting a fast, enjoyable experience. you're always my go-to option for a quick afternoon paddle!

    Vince A

  • Our 2 hour kayak tour of Cowichan Bay estuary with our guide Travis was relaxing, educational, and a great way to spend a hot evening on the cooler waterway. Travis was professional, personable, and very patient with our limited experience in kayaks, and got us settled in them quickly, and safely. We enjoyed the leisurely pace, sighting different birds, and getting information about the local area from Travis.

    MMisto

  • Cynthia and I really enjoyed our Gulf Islands kayaking adventure with you. You happily tailored the trip and our days to meet our needs and accommodate the weather, tides and currents. The food was excellent (loved the spinach!) and the equipment you provided was of the highest quality that we have ever rented. We had such a good paddle with you we've been haunting craigslist etc and now are owners of a used Tyee fibreglass kayak like you have.

    Cynthia and Dave

  • I have very much enjoyed the Broken Group Island kayaking trip with you and Gary. I will definitely try to do it again, should I get back to the west coast in the near future.

    Martina

  • For two years in a row we have used Coastal Bliss to guide us through the Wild West Coast Trail. This year we also added a 1/2 day kayaking. Using Coastal Bliss ensured we get to see the best there is to see. A further advantage is that you will learn about the fascinating fauna, flora, history and geology on the coast. People do hike up on their own, but apart from the risk they take by going at it alone, they also rob themselves of a superior experience. While we were setting up camp they were cooking incredibly delicious snacks and meals. Who knew dehydrated foods could taste so good.

    Trina

  • A friend and I booked the two hour evening kayak tour in Cowichan Bay and it did not disappoint. Georgia and Gary were extremely friendly and helpful in teaching two newbies how to paddle properly and maneuver the kayak, and then Georgia guided us around the bay. It was a beautiful evening, the water was calm, and the scenery en route to the estuary was breathtaking. Georgia pointed out different bird species and we even spotted some seals swimming nearby. This was my first time on a kayak tour, but I will be back!

    Abbie

  • Reservedly we contacted Bliss Adventure Cowichan Bay to see if they could cope with old girls..2 with no experience. No problem, BUT "why dont you try our moonlight kayak experience?" It happened the moon was almost full just now. So we went for it. A whole new experience great fun and oh boy to see the moon rising up above the mountains as we paddled out at sea was unforgettable.We were made most welcome really enjoyed it. Thank you, it was BLISS.

    Fussy

  • I have done 4 brilliant multi-day trips with Coastal Bliss including 2 amazing kayaking adventures; 6 days in the Broken Group off Vancouver Island in 2014 with guide Phillip and 6 days in Nootka Sound in 2016, guided by Georgia. Both trips were fantastic. Georgia even organised a special trip for me to fit in with my itinerary as I had limited time, travelling from New Zealand. Coastal Bliss is well organised for everything; the food is fabulous, the guides have indepth local knowledge and the locations are outstanding - all reasons why I have signed up on 4 different occasions with Coastal Bliss.

    Jan