Prevost Island Circumnavigation
3 Days
Prevost Island, or Hwu'eshwum ("Place of Seals") as it is known by the Hul'q'umi'num First Nation, is a fantastic kayaking destination offering abundant wildlife (the possibility of Orca sightings if you time it right), pristine forest wilderness and incredible vistas!
Day 1: Chain Islets, Chocolate Beach to Prevost Island
We will launch our packed boats from our private dock at the Salt Spring Marina, paddle past the Chain Islets, stopping at the beautiful Chocolate Beach for lunch. After, we will carry on out to James Bay on Prevost Island. We will set up camp and a kitchen in the old apple orchard in James Bay, part of the Gulf Islands National Park system. We will then proceed to enjoy a glass of wine and some delicacies while watching the sunset over the Coast Mountains, and talk of the discoveries we will make paddling around Prevost Island on day two.
Day 2: Circumnavigate Prevost Island
Time to circumnavigate the island. We will have a look at the charts and predict our winds / currents over a serious cup (or three) of Salt Spring organic coffee, and then head out to do some exploring. Our first destination will be the ecologically significant Hawkins Islets. Meandering through the kelp beds and shallows of the islets, we will watch for small fish, crabs, sea stars, otters, seals and bird life. Next stop, Portluck Point for a gourmet lunch and walk along the forest trail to the Portlock Point lighthouse, built in 1895 on three sides, protecting the most visible part of Prevost Island seen by ferry passengers as they exit Active Pass on the way to Victoria.
Day 3: Mid Channel Islands
After a world-class breakfast, we pack up the boats and head to the Mid Channel Islands on the opposite side of Ganges Harbour. The Mid Channel Islands are protected islets deemed of high ecological importance. They are one of the last places in the region you will find the threatened Prickily Pear Cactus. Its also a valuable seal haulout and a nesting site for Oystercatchers. We end the trip at Beddis Beach where our transportation will be waiting.
| PREVOST ISLAND | Adult (12+) | Child (7-11) | ** Children 4 – 6 must be accompanied by 2 adults in one
G3 kayak Children 7 – 11 by at least 1 adult. Price includes a guide / naturalist, all kayaking gear, tent and sleeping pad (does not include sleeping bag). |
| Catered | $190 / day / person | $160 / day / person | |
| Uncatered | $155 / day / person | $135 / day / person |
Value Added Tours
We do our very best to give every customer their money’s worth, which is why on any Salt Spring Adventure Co. Expedition there is the opportunity for you to learn more about the finer points of kayaking such as:
- Paddle stroke technique
- How to read nautical charts
- Weather prediction
- Calculating currents and tides for a given area
- Wet exits and rescues