Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour
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Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour
By Ocean River Sports
Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Mingle sightseeing with a foray into nature—and enjoy a perspective on Victoria that many visitors miss—with this beginner-friendly kayaking tour of Victoria Harbour. In the afternoon, make your own way to the meeting point in downtown Victoria, and get acquainted with your gear. After a training session, head out onto the water. Look out for wildlife like eagles, cormorants, and seals as you admire the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, the Fairmont Empress hotel, and more.
from per adult
$67.81
from per adult
$67.81
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Ages 3-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 3h
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Highlights
- This beginner-friendly tour makes kayaking fun and accessible
- All necessary training and equipment is included for your ease
- Enjoy the special opportunity to explore Victoria Harbour by boat
- Spy wildlife and major city landmarks, and learn more from your guide
- Professional guide
- Kayak equipment
What's not included- Gratuities
- Departure details
- 450 Swift St, Victoria, BC V8W, Canada Your meeting location is at our dock facility at the foot of Swift St in downtown Victoria. Just below the Craft Brew Pub at 400 Swift St, Victoria, BC V8W 1S3
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7132KAYAK- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Kayaking requires some upper body strength and endurance
- Children aged 10–15 years must be accompanied by an adult; children aged 3–9 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour?
- Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour price starts from $67.14. Discover and book Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour cancellation policy?
- Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour?
- Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour is hosted by Ocean River Sports. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Ocean River Sports on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h. Discover and book Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7132KAYAK
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nadia759
00Great kayak tour
Amazing time - the guide was very experienced, full of knowledge and wanted to ensure that everyone was comfortable…
amyhO8727VQ
00A fun, informative and peaceful way to enjoy Oak Bay.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed kayaking in Oak Bay with the fabulous Frederico as our guide. We got to paddle …
nadhira b
00Great kayak tour to see wildlife!
Wonderful tour. Saw plenty of seals, birds, and seaweed lol. Met some friendly folks and the captain was obviously …
W4509URabigailb
00worst experience ever never going back
they called one of my dear friends a fat ass and told him "to get his fat ass in the kayak" after he was talking ab…
PacificSeaGirl
00Kayaking Basic Skills Course
Been kayaking for many years, but finally buckled and decided to take a proper course both to unlearn all the bad h…
DayTrip636634
00A great finish to our trip to Victoria
Took the Oak Bay tour on our last day in Victoria - it was about the best finish we could have had. The weather was…
Wanderer188562
00Ocean River Level 1 Kayaking
New to Kayaking and I enrolled in the Level 1 course with Corri. She is a great instructor and teacher both in pad…
tomshrub
00Fantastic kayaking adventure
Went on the discovery island kayak tour during our honeymoon in Victoria. In summary: had an absolutely brilliant t…
Vacationer286
00West Coast Paddling at its Best
My husband and I did the Discovery Island Kayak tour in July 2022 and we had a great time. We had Lee and John as…
hollyljohnson
00Professional coaching
I had a wonderful three hours of coaching with Lee in preparation for an upcoming wilderness kayaking trip. It was …
annjackson61
00A great day of Discovery
We had a wonderful day kayaking around and hiking on Discovery Island with John and Lee. After a short boat ride i…
gerard_morton
00Great trip for all abilities
Wonderful experience. We were a small group of varying kayaking experience. But were all able to enjoy the fabulous…
Sara C
00Great Family Adventure
Great experience for kids teens and adults, beginners or advanced kayaker. We saw jelly fish, starfish and seals. G…
Joanne G
00Excellent safety course!
Nine of us took a 4-hour kayak safety course with two guides in the Inner Harbor of Victoria last weekend. What a …
jeffpX2530AJ
00The best way to explore Oak Bay shoreline
We joined the 3-hr Oak Bay Shoreline tour. It was the last day we stayed in Victoria. We wanted to find something…
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Che_53
Victoria, Canada80 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Earlier this week we organized two tandem kayak rentals for today. Very windy weather at our departure time resulted in unsafe conditions.
The staff were proactive. A staff member called us and offered us a full refund.
I will definitely support this business in the future.
Organized, efficient and easy to deal with.
The staff were proactive. A staff member called us and offered us a full refund.
I will definitely support this business in the future.
Organized, efficient and easy to deal with.
Written August 6, 2020
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OceanRiverAdventures
I am sorry you paddle didn't work out as certainly winds can be unpredictable. We appreciate your support!
Written August 7, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Katrina R
1 contribution
Mar 2023
My sister and I had a fantastic time using the tandem kayak! Both the tour guide and the person helping us get set up were so kind and helpful and friendly! Highly recommend this tour. We got to learn about different sea birds, enjoyed watching the sea lions and absolutely loved seeing the beautiful Victoria Harbour from the water!
Written March 20, 2023
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OceanRiverAdventures
Thanks for joining us for an early season tour. We’re so happy you enjoyed your tour. Our guides and dock staff love helping guests get out on the water for a fun adventure
We hope to see you again soon.
Written March 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
sandy z
Victoria, Canada80 contributions
Aug 2021
The day started windy, and as we got in the kayaks, the wind disappeared. The clouds floated away, and the water adventure began. Karen was our guide, and she was great. She checked in on how we were all doing and offered places to rest and watch the wildlife, from booking the trip to docking the kayaks, an amazing experience. I would recommend this tour and company to anyone.
Written August 17, 2021
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OceanRiverAdventures
Sandy,
Thank you for choosing Ocean River Sports for your Victoria kayak adventure. We do everything we can to give you an awesome experience and we’re glad to hear that’s exactly what you had.
Written August 18, 2021
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S_Leach
Nanaimo, Canada923 contributions
Jul 2021
Great to get travelling again . got back to Victoria & spent a few hours with Nick. My husband & I wanted to get a 'tune up' for the Summer kayak season .. we have kayaked in Nanaimo about a dz. times & just bought our own kayaks (not with us this day) Nick is a GREAT guy, he knows his stuff and how to teach/review in a FUN, laid back way - but he is serious when he taches to ensure you take in the info & implement well .. We REALLY enjoyed our time in the harbour, went up to the Gorge & he 'played' a bit in the rapids .. while we watched - fun to watch. It was a beautiful afternoon full of lessons/learning/review & plain 'ol paddling fun.
We'd go again just to have some time with Nick !! ;)
We'd go again just to have some time with Nick !! ;)
Written July 5, 2021
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OceanRiverAdventures
Yes, Nick is a gem of a teacher, we are so glad you enjoyed yourself. Safe paddles :)
Written July 6, 2021
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Kukeseen
Madrid, Spain15 contributions
Jul 2020
We had an amazing afternoon tour of the harbor. Our guide was fun and provided great explanations of the surroundings. We saw some seals, jellyfish and local flora. It was definitely one of the best experiences about our trip to Victoria.
Written July 16, 2020
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OceanRiverAdventures
We are so happy you enjoyed your tour, Victoria's waterways are fabulous.
Written July 17, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
mbres911
Victoria, Canada37 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Five of us took an evening harbour tour. All of us were "novice" level and the guide managed appropriately to our experience and aspirations.
"Lee" the guide was highly engaging, informative and patient.
We had a solid orientation and a scenic +2 hours in the water. The vantage point of the Harbour complete with sea life such as seals and herons was incredible.
Go for it!!
"Lee" the guide was highly engaging, informative and patient.
We had a solid orientation and a scenic +2 hours in the water. The vantage point of the Harbour complete with sea life such as seals and herons was incredible.
Go for it!!
Written July 17, 2019
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Hi mbres911,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Glad we were able to successfully get you out there to enjoy the Victoria Harbour and all the natural beauty and creatures it has to offer! Lee is a super knowledgeable and valued member of our staff team and always manages to make everyone feel at home on the water :). Hope to see you on another adventure!
Cheers,
Written July 20, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
dinaesther
Parkland, FL50 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Karen our guide was awesome...she got us set up for the tour with all the appropriate gear and took us up and down the harbor area for three wonderful hours. She was knowledgeable, informative with a great warm and friendly personality. It was a gorgeous day in Victoria, the water was super calm and the high quality “Delta” kayaks allowed my wife and I to navigate the waters with ease. Thanks for an amazing afternoon!
Written July 1, 2019
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Hi Dinaesther!
Thank you for this lovely review! We are so happy that your tour with Karen was such a great experience for both you and your wife. We strive to make every experience a great one by using the best gear and having an awesome and knowledgeable team to match. We hope to see you out there again soon! :)
Written July 1, 2019
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Nicole H
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
Peaceful and fun, not as many animals as I’d hope but that was just bad luck for the day. Tour guide pointed out interesting things along the harbour
Written April 30, 2023
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OceanRiverAdventures
Thanks for your feedback. We always hope for lots of sea life but we don't always get lucky. Try our Oak Bay Shoreline Tour this summer as the chances of seeing seals and lots of bird life are much higher.
Written May 1, 2023
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Lindsay L
Edmonton, Canada1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Friends
Ocean River Sports is always excellent! Everything is well-organized, equipment is clean and in good repair and the guides are always fantastic! We will continue to come back when we are in the area.
Written October 25, 2022
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OceanRiverAdventures
Hey Lindsay.
Thanks for joining us for a late season tour. It was great to see you back. Fede enjoyed sharing our fantastic harbour tour with you both. Looking forward to seeing you both again soon
Written October 26, 2022
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Rommel B
1 contribution
Aug 2022
Beautiful weather. The water is ideal for learning how to kayak! The instructors Allison (Ali) and Jennaka are awesome !!!
Written August 14, 2022
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OceanRiverAdventures
We agree, our instructors are pretty great ;-) So glad you got so much out of the course, and that the weather was so cooperative that day! Perhaps we will see you for a Level 1 course some time in the future!
Written August 16, 2022
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Do you have special prices for children 6 and under who will be sharing the same kayak as their parent? I.e. two kayaks
Trip535368
3 contributions
Wondering if this is possible to have a tour around 8pm? Nine of us will be arriving by cruise and only have from 7 until 11:30 at night to see the beautiful sites.
