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What it actually looks like
Photos from Tofino Sea Kayaking's website
Our note
Tours go ahead in rain, cloud and fog, and are only called off when the company judges the weather unsafe, so pack a full change of clothes for everyone including the adults. Feet get wet on purpose. One of their own listed reviews says a good part of the two and a half hours went on the shore briefing, so treat the paddling time as shorter than the tour length.
What the children do
A 2.5 hour guided paddle around the islands in Tofino's harbour, published at $80 per person plus a 1% Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Park fee. The tours page describes it as designed for people new to kayaking or families, at an easy going pace with lots of instruction and stops. Morning and evening departures are mentioned but no exact start times are published. No experience is needed and all kayak gear, boots, a paddling jacket and dry bags are provided.
Everyone starts on shore with an introductory lesson on how to paddle, how to steer and how to get out of the kayak if it tips. Then they paddle for about two and a half hours along the intertidal zones and waterways around the rainforest islands of the harbour, stopping along the way. Anyone under 16 rides in the front of a double kayak with an adult.
Good to know
Everything happens outdoors on the water, and nothing about washrooms, a place to eat or any indoor shelter appears anywhere on the site. Downtown parking is paid and capped at six hours with no word on where a bus would go, so call before you book.
Sources disagree. Their own pages give two different top ages for a family tour, 12 in one place and 14 in another. Both agree the youngest is 9. Worth settling when you book if you have a 13 or 14 year old in the group.
Sources disagree. There is a tribal park fee added on top of the tour price, and the site gives it as 1 percent in one place and 1.5 percent in another. It is small either way, but ask for the total when you book so the invoice matches.
Washrooms
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Lunch space
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Rain backup
We will not cancel bookings or offer refunds due to rain, clouds or fog.
Strollers
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Wheelchair access
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Bus parking
Downton Pay Parking is in effect every day from 9 AM - 6 PM until May 1 to October 31. The cost is $2.75hr for 6hrs max. There is also a municipal lot that allows full day and multiday parking on 3rd and Main parking.
Nearby park
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Restrictions
Group tour min age is 13yrs old and anyone under 16yrs must be in the front of a double kayak. Youth 9-15yrs old are required to be in the front of a double with an adult.. We require a minimum of 2 people for a tour to go.. Everyone in our booking can understand instructions in English without a translator.. Please read waiver prior to kayaking tour as you will be required to sign to take part in any of our activities.. Tours are non-smoking and non-vaping. You cannot be under influence of drugs or alcohol that could affect safety on the water.. Kayaks cockpits are able to fit people to approx. height of 6.4″ (195cm) and waist size of 46″(117cm). Pregnant women can join tour in the first trimester up to 15 weeks only.. Sea kayaking is a physical activity. Including walking on uneven & slippery terrain. carrying kayaks, stairs, possible capsize, variety of weather conditions
