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What it actually looks like
Photos from Tofino Sea Kayaking's website
Our note
This is the one with open crossings, swell and currents, so it asks a lot more of a teenager than the harbour paddle does. Bring a real lunch or a big snack, because nothing to eat is provided and four hours on the water builds an appetite.
What the children do
A 4 hour guided paddle out to the open coast, published at $128 per person plus a 1% Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Park fee. The page says no experience is necessary but that paddlers need to be prepared for moderate paddling time in varying conditions, with open crossings, currents, light winds and mild swell. The tour stops on shore for a snack break and there are several stops along the way to learn about the area.
After the shore lesson on paddling, steering and what to do in a capsize, they paddle for about four hours along islands and across open channels, with a landing partway for a snack and a chance to stretch. Anyone under 16 rides in the front of a double kayak with an adult.
Good to know
Four hours outdoors with one shore stop, and the site says nothing about washrooms, a place to eat or any indoor shelter. Paid downtown parking is capped at six hours, which is tight for this tour once you add gear and parking time, so ask about the longer stay lot when you call.
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
