An Island Kayaking Adventure at Sunset
This tour combines our Pasley Island Discovery Tour with our extremely popular Sunset Tour. The start time is later in the day and changes through the season so that the tour ends at sunset. The Pasley Island group is a beautiful archipelago of eight islands tucked between Bowen and the Sunshine Coast. Kayaking here is arguably the best Vancouver getaway in the Lower Mainland. A short drive from Snug Cove takes you to the west side of Bowen Island and Tunstall Bay Beach. This sunset kayaking tour is a totally unforgettable afternoon out and should be part of your west coast itinerary.
Pasley Island Sunset Tour details
During the full afternoon and evening kayaking tour, we will explore around the Pasleys, paddling among seals with bald eagles overhead. We will take a meal break on a beach where you can swim or simply take in the surrounding beauty.
Please meet your guide at Tunstall Bay on the west side of Bowen Island, around 15 minutes before your tour start time. We will be easy to spot, look for either a car with kayaks on the roof or a trailer loaded up with your vessel for the day! Let us know in advance if you need a ride across the island.
We start the tour with on-land instruction to ensure that you are comfortable and confident before launching your kayak. Our paddler to guide ratio is 6:1, we keep our tour small for your safety on and off the water. Your guide will be happy to share some paddling tips during the day to enhance your trip. We are always on the lookout for amazing wildlife to enjoy with you.
This tour is suitable for adults and teens ages 13+. We recommend that everyone has some basic kayaking experience as it will be a full day of activity. Advance reservations are required. Remember sunscreen, a sunhat, plenty of water to drink and something to eat for dinner. There are great options to buy food immediately next to the kayak shop if you prefer.
Duration:
6 Hrs
Departing Tunstall Bay
Age Restrictions:
13+
(Accompanied by an adult)
Experience Level:
Prior paddling experience highly recommended
Weight Restrictions
Double kayak - 500lbs
Single kayak - 275lbs
Where we will paddle on our Kayaking Tour
We set off on our tour directly from the beach at Tunstall Bay, immediately following our safety briefing. We will launch you, make sure you are sitting comfortably and then head North. Our route takes us along the coastline past Onion Island where the seals hang out. They will happily share the evening sun with us if we are quiet. After chilling out with the seals we continue on to Bowen Bay and then further north to King Edward beach.
At this point we will cross the Collingwood Channel to the northernmost of the Pasley Islands, Ragged. As we make our crossing we will have spectacular views of the Tantalus Mountains in the distance ahead of us. We will paddle around Ragged checking out the shoreline for sea stars and seals before crossing south to Mickey.
Next we will head west over to the main Pasley Island, cutting between it and Silver Islet enroute to Little Hermit. This will be where we take a break, on the shady side of the island, looking north-east all the way to Squamish. After dinner we will head south taking in some of the other Pasley Islands before commencing our paddle home.
As Sunset approaches we return to Tunstall Bay so you can watch the sun slip gently from view. Your guide will always be near you without disturbing the tranquility of the final moments of this memorable tour. After the sun sets it is a very short distance back to the beach at Tunstall Bay where your tour ends.
We will have you back on dry land shortly after sunset, here your guide will share photos of your day.
Wind substitution
In the event of unexpected strong westerly winds, your guide may choose to substitute the Howe Sound Explorer tour.
Pasley Island Sunset tour booking details
Join us for a spectacular afternoon and evening on the ocean! Book your extended Sunset Kayaking tour today
Tips are always appreciated by our guides and dock staff. If desired, a gratuity can be added to your reservation in advance, paid at the shop or given as cash. Thank you!
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What To Bring
Be Prepared For Your Adventure
Waterproof case for cell phone/valuables
Hat, sunscreen and water bottle
Synthetic (think gym wear) or wool clothing
Neoprene booties. Running shoes are ok
“Croakies” or keepers for sunglasses/glasses
NOT advised: - jeans, cotton shirts, flip flops
Important Reminder: Please ensure everyone in your group fills out the Liability Waiver before arriving at the shop.