We took a four hour excursion with TJ on a gray, rainy day and had a wonderful time. The weather really does not matter. TJ was a knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide, his tips and stories adding to the experience. We learned to appreciate the importance of tides and currents in trip planning; walked the boardwalk on Meares Island and learned about... More

My boyfriend and I went with Black Bear Kayaking in mid April 2012 after reading about it on tripadvisor- all the reviews were bang on! TJ does this for all the right reasons- to share his passion for the west coast, and his love of kayaking! We were first time kayakers and felt like pros by the end with TJ's... More

That was a incredible time spend on the water! Me and my boyfriend was in a double kayak and it's was very easy with the tricks gave by our guide TJ at the beginning. We saw some special things who help us to understand more the local people in what condition they live. With the information given by the guide... More

Spending time on the water in and around the islands near Tofino with our guide, TJ was one of the best holiday experiences I have had in many years. TJs knowledge of kayaking, the waters, wildlife, local history and some of the local characters made it an amazing trip. Being on the water with the wildlife put us in touch... More

Our group enjoyed a wonderful afternoon on the water with T.J. of Black Bear kayaking. T.J. our guide, was an experienced & knowledgeable kayak-er. I felt safe at all times and the equipment and gear is of the best quality. T.J. provided oral history, local stories and interesting information that really made our really good kayaking adventure wonderful. Black Bear... More

'We had a great time, TJ was knowledgeable, friendly, encouraging and sometimes hilarious! He knows great stories about the area, is a lovely person, and we all felt safe, despite the fact that our kayaking experience was so looooong ago! I would absolutely recommend him! Go! Have fun! More

When you are in Tofino make sure you take some time out and spend it in a kayak with this very knowledgable young man. He has a vast knowlege of the area and it's history. He is personable and very professional. He knows his stuff, will keep you safe and that makes for a very enjoyable afternoon. We'll be back... More

I would like to have reviewed this positively but thanks to the guide being a no show i can't. Maybe i'm unlucky or maybe operators can't be bothered with out of season tourists because this was the second no show i had during this trip. We showed up early at the designated place to find the location closed for an... More

My hubby and I are relatively new to kayaking so it was nice to be able to go on a guided tour with a very knowledgeable leader - TJ. We really appreciated the safety review and technique pointers he provided throughout the day - made for less sore shoulders the next day! The fact that he takes no more than... More